Opposites: Dartmouth v.s UChicago?

thebaker
Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:34:25 +0000

I’m deciding between Dartmouth and UChicago - so basically two complete opposites - research university v. liberal arts, large city v.s. rural. Those factors don’t matter too much to me. What I’m really looking for is a supportive, community atmosphere that has a large undergraduate focus that will allow me to excel after graduation. Also taking prestige/reputation into account too. Right now I’m leaning towards Dartmouth because of some of the negative things i’ve heard about chicago’s student life (“dangerous,” fun goes to die, intense, etc.), but I want to major in econ or one of the sciences where Chicago has dominant programs.

any comments? Are my conceptions about Chicago wrong?

Thanks!