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Studying at University of Chicago
Chicago, IL•Private R1
Fennie is independent and not affiliated with University of Chicago.
Known for
- • Economics (Chicago School)
- • Core Curriculum
- • Quirky academic culture
- • Quantitative humanities
Popular majors
- • Economics
- • Political Science
- • Mathematics
- • Biology
- • Public Policy
Academic culture
Quarter system. Famous Core requirement. Reputation: 'where fun comes to die' (UChicago alums use this affectionately). Quantitative humanities is a real thing — Plato through statistics.
How Fennie helps here
Fennie supports UChicago's intense quarter-pace Core requirement with philosophy, literature, and statistics.
FAQ
Is the Core worth it?
Many alumni say it was the best part of their education in retrospect. During: love-it-or-hate-it.
Quarter system intensity?
Real. Three sets of midterms per year. Less time to recover from setbacks.
UChicago vs Northwestern?
UChicago more intellectually intense; Northwestern more pre-professional. Both Chicago.
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