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<p>One of my best memories from the UChicago tours was when I e-mailed a random prof in the political science dept. (which I was interested in at the time) saying that I was a prospective student and that I wanted to talk with him about the program. He arranged a meeting, and we had a nice, relaxed chat about Chicago, politics, the faculty, etc. </p>
<p>I can’t guarantee that all faculty members will be that inviting but if you want to get a feel for the school, it can’t hurt. And by the way, my e-mail was basically “I’m a prospective student interested in political science, I’m interested in talking with a professor, would you be so kind?” They’re not going to be the people admitting you, they probably don’t want to hear about anything besides why you’re interested in the program.</p>
<p>Another great place to observe student character, pick up flyers, find out which RSO’s are active, etc. is the Reynolds Club (basically the student union; it’s at 57th and University, look for the big tower, there are always events going on inside).</p>
<p>Faculty listings are available at all the dept. sites, for example Math at math.uchicago.edu</p>
<p>Finally, seconding the Med (both for quality of food and it being an excellent place to observe Uchicago students/character)</p>