<p>yes, the quarter system. this is one SERIOUS gripe I have against Chicago. I believe even for quarter system schools, Chicago is the worst in terms of calendar misalignment - almost a month off. </p>
<p>It plays havoc with S1’s summer internship schedule, and for almost entire month of Sept, he is the only one around while all of friends left town. Now, S2, in all likelihood will go to a school with a semester system next fall. It makes it very difficult for us to coordinate anything as a family (believe it or not, we are still planning on going on a family vacation once a year until S1 graduates from college).</p>
<p>What role does the quarter system play in terms of the educational excellence and the “life of the mind” philosophy?</p>