<p>Ivyalumni, what exactly are the universities where you’ve taught? I’m sure Chicago isn’t the only school where students were discussing ideas outside of class. Also, you really have to be clear on what you mean by “the best students”. If by best you mean most interested as a whole, I’d probably agree. But if you mean most intellectually gifted or well-rounded, I’d strongly disagree. Numbers suggest otherwise. There are bound to be interested students at every school, but there is probably a larger porportion of them at Chicago than just about anywhere in the country.</p>