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does a U Chicago social life really suck that much?

Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 12:43 am
by thelawz09
I'm convinced that when I'm a law student, I'll still find time to eat out a few nights a week and head out on the town for at least one of the two weekend nights. Lunches, dinners, and coffees will all be part of my routine. So, to me, it seems clear that the area is going to matter.

That's why I want to know, is U Chicago really as not fun as its reputation?

Re: does a U Chicago social life really suck that much?

Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 12:46 am
by Tofu
from what i've seen, students on here say it's not nearly as bad as people make it out to be (and others say the stereotype's unwarranted)

Re: does a U Chicago social life really suck that much?

Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 12:47 am
by dresden doll
No.

That said, Hyde Park blows.

Re: does a U Chicago social life really suck that much?

Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 12:48 am
by DerrickRose
There's not a whole ton to do in Hyde Park, and the people you have to do it with are, well...

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Re: does a U Chicago social life really suck that much?

Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 12:54 am
by dresden doll
DerrickRose wrote:There's not a whole ton to do in Hyde Park, and the people you have to do it with are, well...

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Setting aside the joking aspect, law students at U of C are actually a fairly good looking bunch. I can easily think of a number of good looking people off the top of my head. Moreover, many of them - girls in particular - dress really well. I'm actually frequently ashamed at not being better put together when I come to school and see so many fashionably dressed people.

Stereotype probably holds true for the UG population, but I defy just about anyone to compare our student body to a student body at any other T14 and claim that we come up short. I know a decent number of people at other schools, and I assure you we don't.

Re: does a U Chicago social life really suck that much?

Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 1:07 am
by Renzo
dresden doll wrote:
DerrickRose wrote:There's not a whole ton to do in Hyde Park, and the people you have to do it with are, well...

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Setting aside the joking aspect, law students at U of C are actually a fairly good looking bunch. I can easily think of a number of good looking people off the top of my head. Moreover, many of them - girls in particular - dress really well. I'm actually frequently ashamed at not being better put together when I come to school and see so many fashionably dressed people.

Stereotype probably holds true for the UG population, but I defy just about anyone to compare our student body to a student body at any other T14 and claim that we come up short. I know a decent number of people at other schools, and I assure you we don't.
Maybe ugly is why we're not a top five school.

Re: does a U Chicago social life really suck that much?

Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 2:14 am
by echoi
You will be able to have lunches, dinners and coffees at U Chicago.

Re: does a U Chicago social life really suck that much?

Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 3:53 am
by JollyGreenGiant
DerrickRose wrote:There's not a whole ton to do in Hyde Park, and the people you have to do it with are, well...

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as someone visting Chicago for ASW this seems completely to apply to the undergraduate school. Even the glass menagerie tells you these people aren't hideous.

Re: does a U Chicago social life really suck that much?

Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 11:12 am
by td6624
DerrickRose wrote:There's not a whole ton to do in Hyde Park, and the people you have to do it with are, well...

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man that was just painfully unfunny.

Re: does a U Chicago social life really suck that much?

Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 11:26 am
by ChaotiCait
Renzo wrote:
dresden doll wrote:
DerrickRose wrote:There's not a whole ton to do in Hyde Park, and the people you have to do it with are, well...

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Setting aside the joking aspect, law students at U of C are actually a fairly good looking bunch. I can easily think of a number of good looking people off the top of my head. Moreover, many of them - girls in particular - dress really well. I'm actually frequently ashamed at not being better put together when I come to school and see so many fashionably dressed people.

Stereotype probably holds true for the UG population, but I defy just about anyone to compare our student body to a student body at any other T14 and claim that we come up short. I know a decent number of people at other schools, and I assure you we don't.
Maybe ugly is why we're not a top five school.
Huh?
TuckerMax wrote:If you think the people at this school are good-looking, Florida State will make you incontinent with excitement
Well, I know myself and two others who are coming from FSU, so we'll just have to bring the hotness with us :D

Re: does a U Chicago social life really suck that much?

Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 9:31 am
by ScaredWorkedBored
DerrickRose wrote:There's not a whole ton to do in Hyde Park, and the people you have to do it with are, well...

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Tucker Max should be executed over an open toxic waste pit.

Re: does a U Chicago social life really suck that much?

Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 9:36 am
by miamiman
as a native Floridian, I vouch for the hotness of FSU students. It almost doesnt seem fair.

Re: does a U Chicago social life really suck that much?

Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 9:37 am
by mwazaumoja
Renzo wrote:
dresden doll wrote:
DerrickRose wrote:There's not a whole ton to do in Hyde Park, and the people you have to do it with are, well...

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Setting aside the joking aspect, law students at U of C are actually a fairly good looking bunch. I can easily think of a number of good looking people off the top of my head. Moreover, many of them - girls in particular - dress really well. I'm actually frequently ashamed at not being better put together when I come to school and see so many fashionably dressed people.

Stereotype probably holds true for the UG population, but I defy just about anyone to compare our student body to a student body at any other T14 and claim that we come up short. I know a decent number of people at other schools, and I assure you we don't.
Maybe ugly is why we're not a top five school.
A sign at the Dean's Cup this year, held up by an NYU student, read "US News Doesn't Rank Looks."

Re: does a U Chicago social life really suck that much?

Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 2:16 pm
by thelawz09
getting back to this discussion...

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Chicago is 87/102.

Thoughts?

Re: does a U Chicago social life really suck that much?

Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 2:25 pm
by hiromoto45
Chicago is the third largest city in the US. UC is only 15-20 minutes outside of downtown. Make your experience what you want.

Re: does a U Chicago social life really suck that much?

Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 2:26 pm
by Renzo
mwazaumoja wrote:
Renzo wrote:
dresden doll wrote:
DerrickRose wrote:There's not a whole ton to do in Hyde Park, and the people you have to do it with are, well...

--LinkRemoved--
Setting aside the joking aspect, law students at U of C are actually a fairly good looking bunch. I can easily think of a number of good looking people off the top of my head. Moreover, many of them - girls in particular - dress really well. I'm actually frequently ashamed at not being better put together when I come to school and see so many fashionably dressed people.

Stereotype probably holds true for the UG population, but I defy just about anyone to compare our student body to a student body at any other T14 and claim that we come up short. I know a decent number of people at other schools, and I assure you we don't.
Maybe ugly is why we're not a top five school.
A sign at the Dean's Cup this year, held up by an NYU student, read "US News Doesn't Rank Looks."
Hells yeah! You can keep your top 5 academics! We've got mad basketball skillz and HAWT going for us!

Re: does a U Chicago social life really suck that much?

Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 2:42 pm
by JollyGreenGiant
*sits up*

I challenge you to a game of basketball, NYUer.

Re: does a U Chicago social life really suck that much?

Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 5:14 pm
by Renzo
JollyGreenGiant wrote:*sits up*

I challenge you to a game of basketball, NYUer.
Naw, I don't run unless I'm being chased (even then--if I think I'll win if it's a fight, I'm not running). But I know someone, and you'll be pwnt.

Re: does a U Chicago social life really suck that much?

Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 6:22 pm
by Fancy Pants
Renzo wrote:
JollyGreenGiant wrote:*sits up*

I challenge you to a game of basketball, NYUer.
Naw, I don't run unless I'm being chased (even then--if I think I'll win if it's a fight, I'm not running). But I know someone, and you'll be pwnt.
lolololololol

Re: does a U Chicago social life really suck that much?

Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 5:28 pm
by Informative
Chicago is a cool town to live in. It is all what you make of it, just like any other large city. Some of the second tier cities (non T-10 cities) would probably get pretty boring. Can you imagine living in Ann Arbor for three years at our age?

Re: does a U Chicago social life really suck that much?

Posted: Wed May 12, 2010 4:48 pm
by DerrickRose
Informative wrote:Chicago is a cool town to live in. It is all what you make of it, just like any other large city. Some of the second tier cities (non T-10 cities) would probably get pretty boring. Can you imagine living in Ann Arbor for three years at our age?
Yes, Ann Arbor is awesome.

What are the T10 cities? You sound like a "NLC or bust" person when it comes to cities.