<p>To me a nerd is simply someone who enjoys learning for its own sake… something I think applies to all UChicago students. Within nerd is “geek,” which carries connotations of poor hygeine, classes, pimples, and awkward social skills. I definately saw a few of these when I visisted Chicago. I call the ones who just work their asses off for grades so that they might be able to make money later in life “slaves.” </p>
<p>After one of the houses was dismissed at the overnight student panel thing, one of the students said “There’s one thing you have to do before u come to UChicago. Repeat after me: I am a nerd” (the whole place booms: I am a nerd) “You are a nerd” (etc) “We’re all nerds.” </p>
<p>It all depends on how you define the term.</p>