<p>Spouse and DS1 returned from their trip to the Chicago campus. DS1 attended Prof. Fefferman’s 20700 Honors Analysis class and loved it. He said there wee about 25 students in the class, that the prof knew all their names, Prof. Fefferman was engaging, and that the women in the class actively participated (something DS hasn’t found often in his math courses). He understood what was going on in class thanks to a summer program he attended, but did not yet know how to solve specific problems. (Which is fine. DS is a junior taking MV/DiffEq, and will have another year of math before placement even would beconsidered.)</p>
<p>His first comment: “I could <em>definitely</em> see myself spending four years here.” He picked up a book on set theory before leaving. Ate lunch on campus, took lots of notes, tromped around in the snow, found a place that suits his intellectual bent.</p>
<p>He also sat in on a Math 16200 class which totaled four kids (including himself) and wound up participating in the class discussion. DS said he will have to thank his Analysis I teacher for such thorough preparation, as everything they covered in that class was review for him.</p>
<p>DS felt this was a highly productive visit and that he intends to apply. He is already talking about visiting in the fall for an overnight and interview. It has been hard finding places with the vibe he’s seeking, but Chicago definitely fit the bill.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the advice!</p>