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Studying at University of Chicago

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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](/subject/philosophy), [literature](/subject/literature), and [statistics](/subject/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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