In at Chicago! Forum

[johnstuartmill]

my cousin went to chicago law and lived in an apartment in hyde park and later downtown/northside. from what I saw when I visited there are tons of nice small apartment buildings close to campus filled with students.

Filled with law students, or just U of C students in general?

[maudlinstreet]

Hi everyone! looking for advice on something. since being done with my cycle, I've gotten a lot of e-mails from professors/students/alumni wanting to talk to me. at first, this was fine, because I had questions about the different schools and was interested in hearing from their perspective. however, I've pretty much made up my mind and I don't really want to waste their time by making them talk to me about a school I'm probably not going to attend.

I'm posting here because chicago has been the most vigilant in this regard - an older alum as well as a professor recently sent me e-mails wanting to speak to me. I'm not exactly sure how to respond - I don't want to withdraw from the schools just yet, but I also don't want to waste their time. I figure I could send them an e-mail saying "Sorry, I don't have any questions," but that seems kind of dismissive. I could just ignore the e-mails, but that seems sort of rude as well. any advice would be appreciated!

[ranovr32]

Hi everyone! looking for advice on something. since being done with my cycle, I've gotten a lot of e-mails from professors/students/alumni wanting to talk to me. at first, this was fine, because I had questions about the different schools and was interested in hearing from their perspective. however, I've pretty much made up my mind and I don't really want to waste their time by making them talk to me about a school I'm probably not going to attend.

I'm posting here because chicago has been the most vigilant in this regard - an older alum as well as a professor recently sent me e-mails wanting to speak to me. I'm not exactly sure how to respond - I don't want to withdraw from the schools just yet, but I also don't want to waste their time. I figure I could send them an e-mail saying "Sorry, I don't have any questions," but that seems kind of dismissive. I could just ignore the e-mails, but that seems sort of rude as well. any advice would be appreciated!

Just ignore the email, that is the beauty of electronic communication. I mean if you really feel bad about it you can always tell them via email, I have no questions, if I do I'll contact you. It isn't like they sit around at their desks waiting for you to reply. Believe me they won't take it personally if one of their 800 admits doesn't respond to their emails.

[Kronk]

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[0L Hoping for 1]

IMPRESSIVE

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Damn, that is impressive. I did not receive that.

[Kronk]

IMPRESSIVE

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Damn, that is impressive. I did not receive that.

Makes me want to go to UChicago next year, to be honest.

[nixxers]

IMPRESSIVE

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Damn, that is impressive. I did not receive that.

Makes me want to go to UChicago next year, to be honest.

....o.o

::looks nosy::

...>.>

[ranovr32]

Booked my flight and ASW, pretty excited to see Hyde Park. Any hope of the weather reaching high 60's low 70's for ASW weekend?

[quetzalcoatl]

Just went UR. Please send me a decision by the end of the month!

[adgirl13]

my cousin went to chicago law and lived in an apartment in hyde park and later downtown/northside. from what I saw when I visited there are tons of nice small apartment buildings close to campus filled with students.

Filled with law students, or just U of C students in general?

I went to undergrad at U of C and knew a few students at the law school during my time there. Most law students do live in Regents or other similar buildings (Hyde Park Towers, etc). The apartment buildings closer to campus are mostly full of undergrads. I know grad students who live in these buildings, but they tend to move out of HP or to Regents after their first year. The general feel of these apts is definitely that of an undergrad mentality. I lived in an apt near campus and in Regents and I would be inclined to say that Regents would be the way to go if you are in grad school.

[polydolly]

my cousin went to chicago law and lived in an apartment in hyde park and later downtown/northside. from what I saw when I visited there are tons of nice small apartment buildings close to campus filled with students.

Filled with law students, or just U of C students in general?

I went to undergrad at U of C and knew a few students at the law school during my time there. Most law students do live in Regents or other similar buildings (Hyde Park Towers, etc). The apartment buildings closer to campus are mostly full of undergrads. I know grad students who live in these buildings, but they tend to move out of HP or to Regents after their first year. The general feel of these apts is definitely that of an undergrad mentality. I lived in an apt near campus and in Regents and I would be inclined to say that Regents would be the way to go if you are in grad school.

What is the difference between an apartment like Regents that has a grad feel and other apartments that have an undergrad feel? Is it simply less partying/noise? I definitely want to understand the difference before I assume that I would like a grad atmosphere better.

[adgirl13]

my cousin went to chicago law and lived in an apartment in hyde park and later downtown/northside. from what I saw when I visited there are tons of nice small apartment buildings close to campus filled with students.

Filled with law students, or just U of C students in general?

I went to undergrad at U of C and knew a few students at the law school during my time there. Most law students do live in Regents or other similar buildings (Hyde Park Towers, etc). The apartment buildings closer to campus are mostly full of undergrads. I know grad students who live in these buildings, but they tend to move out of HP or to Regents after their first year. The general feel of these apts is definitely that of an undergrad mentality. I lived in an apt near campus and in Regents and I would be inclined to say that Regents would be the way to go if you are in grad school.

What is the difference between an apartment like Regents that has a grad feel and other apartments that have an undergrad feel? Is it simply less partying/noise? I definitely want to understand the difference before I assume that I would like a grad atmosphere better.

Yeah, Regents is bigger, but it is quieter. If you don't have a hard time sleeping, you might do better than me in a regular apt. But I lived in an apt with parties going on at all times of the week as did a lot of my friends and I just dont think I'd like that as a grad student. Regents is still social and still fun, there are just other people who live there besides students so it is naturally quieter.

I loved Regents. I had friends on floors up and down my tower, a great view, and the commute was easy. I would highly recommend it, even though it seems a little expensive for HP.

[Kretzy]

I had coffee with Dean Perry today along with a few other admits, and she was really wonderful. Spent well over an hour answering our questions, and was really honest about the school (especially upcoming changes to PI stuff, which they're planning to announce at ASW).

Definitely left me with a good impression

[Amelie]

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[AngryAvocado]

my cousin went to chicago law and lived in an apartment in hyde park and later downtown/northside. from what I saw when I visited there are tons of nice small apartment buildings close to campus filled with students.

Filled with law students, or just U of C students in general?

I went to undergrad at U of C and knew a few students at the law school during my time there. Most law students do live in Regents or other similar buildings (Hyde Park Towers, etc). The apartment buildings closer to campus are mostly full of undergrads. I know grad students who live in these buildings, but they tend to move out of HP or to Regents after their first year. The general feel of these apts is definitely that of an undergrad mentality. I lived in an apt near campus and in Regents and I would be inclined to say that Regents would be the way to go if you are in grad school.

What is the difference between an apartment like Regents that has a grad feel and other apartments that have an undergrad feel? Is it simply less partying/noise? I definitely want to understand the difference before I assume that I would like a grad atmosphere better.

Chicago undergrads partying? Noise? Pffft...blasphemy.

[johnstuartmill]

I had coffee with Dean Perry today along with a few other admits, and she was really wonderful. Spent well over an hour answering our questions, and was really honest about the school (especially upcoming changes to PI stuff, which they're planning to announce at ASW).

Definitely left me with a good impression

Dean Perry is great. I chose to ED at Chicago over Columbia after I met her at a law school fair.

[MURPH]

Dinged today. I am a loser.

[jitsrenzo]

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[skynet]

I was told that my financial aid offer would be coming today, and I've been patiently waiting for it. But it looks like Chicago didn't get back to me. Grr

mine is supposed to be here today "at the latest."

EDIT: Just got an email from UChi--"University of Chicago Law School Career Services Chat at 3 p.m. Central Today." <smashes computer>

[JollyGreenGiant]

Any luck negotiating?

[Nom Sawyer]

I was told that my financial aid offer would be coming today, and I've been patiently waiting for it. But it looks like Chicago didn't get back to me. Grr

mine is supposed to be here today "at the latest."

EDIT: Just got an email from UChi--"University of Chicago Law School Career Services Chat at 3 p.m. Central Today." <smashes computer>

lol yeah those come out pretty often

[tintin]

is anyone else going to the day in the life thing on march 29th?? i can't make ASW so I'm doing that...

[gotmilk?]

For those of you who are looking for a roommate, there is a discussion thread on the Class of 2013 facebook page.

[tintin]

Hey, did anyone else get an email from Karla Vargas with an invitation to apply to the Dewey LeBoeuf Emerging scholars scholarship? I got one but from reading the scholarship description it's for TFA members. I never did TFA nor do I intend to........was this just a mass email or a mistake on her part?

[hopefullaw27]

Hey, did anyone else get an email from Karla Vargas with an invitation to apply to the Dewey LeBoeuf Emerging scholars scholarship? I got one but from reading the scholarship description it's for TFA members. I never did TFA nor do I intend to........was this just a mass email or a mistake on her part?

Hey tintin...i just got that too. also wondering whether it was a mass email. haven't done TFA, but a large part of my PS revolved around my experiences with innercity education and wanting to reform it...