Student of the College

Colleges & Universities University of Chicago
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<p>I’m not the party-heavy type, but I still want somewhat of a balanced atmosphere for study. I don’t mind at all spending a few nights in the library (it would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience), but I still want to socialize/make connections, go to movies or concert every friday or so, play a few games of Risk into the night (that sounds nerdy), and continue my activities (piano, golf). I plan to major in economics and minor in music, so if anyone can give me more detailed information about the courseload of majoring and minoring? Thanks.</p>

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<p>get your hands on a course catalog if you can-- those are golden and explain policies on majoring/minority, as they vary from department to department</p>

<p>Risk is a big thing here. I’ve actually finished a few games for once!</p>

<p>Here’s the course catalog in online form for both econ and music:</p>

<p><a href=“http://collegecatalog.uchicago.edu/programs/econ.shtml[/url]”>http://collegecatalog.uchicago.edu/programs/econ.shtml&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p><a href=“http://collegecatalog.uchicago.edu/pdf_07/MUSI.pdf[/url]”>http://collegecatalog.uchicago.edu/pdf_07/MUSI.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Whew, I’m glad to hear risk is so popular; if I end up at Chicago, lets play a game! Anyway, thanks for the catalog information, but I already looked through it (in the 10s of times). I was wondering if anyone who is major/minor or double majoring can explain how much work there is every day?</p>

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<p>Honestly, I don’t think there’s much difference, in general. Everyone takes three or four classes a quarter; your classes will just be more focused on these two areas, while other students’ schedules will allow for more electives. Since Chicago doesn’t really have easy elective classes, I don’t see why there would be a very large difference in daily work load between someone double majoring and someone pursuing a single major. Does that make sense?</p>

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<p>Can we major in gym?
I’ve heard that the gym classes are pretty amazing.</p>

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<p>In some existential sense I’m sure you can. Even though required if one does not pass the physical fitness test during o-week, no credit is granted. But who would use “credit” to determine one’s major?</p>

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<p>No credit is granted for gym classes?</p>

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<p>Nope. Required to pass, but it’s not as if you can fill up your electives with Archery and Social Dance.</p>

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<p>My plan has been foiled! I was hoping to fill up my electives with gym classes and waltz my way through a few credits.</p>

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<p>Im just curious… what is the physical requirement?</p>

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<p>Could some current students from any particular concentration decribe the courseload?</p>

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<p>The course load is either 4 or 3 classes a quarter (not counting phys ed if required). It is possible to take 5 courses, but that IS the best way to kill off old friend fun. Chicago requires 42 credits to graduate. That translates roughly to 2 years of 4 courses per quarter and 2 years of three courses per quarter. Last year S had the same courses (in sequence) all year long: Mandarin, Physics, Calculus, and Greek Thought & Literature. He also took a year of chemistry the summer after his first year. This year he is taking 3 courses, including good ole o-chem. He now only has to take 3 courses for the duration, though he has already signed up for a year of Mandarin next summer.

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<p><a href=“http://athletics.uchicago.edu/physed/Freshman%20Packet.doc[/url]”>http://athletics.uchicago.edu/physed/Freshman%20Packet.doc&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Do we have to run at all?
I see the step test for endurance but I still fear that 3 letter word. (gym teachers are cruel creatures)</p>

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<p>You don’t need to run for the physical fitness test.</p>

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<p>BLESS ALL THAT IS HOLY.
<em>kisses everyone around me</em></p>

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<p>I’m taking four classees right now. Honestly, I spend a whole lot of time procrastinating and bs-ing all the time. yeah, my scheduel is pretty full, but good ole’ “I’m not doing my work tonight” occasionally slips his grimy little hands around my head and I give in…lol. You learn to “role with the punches” around here and make your way through a class. my suggestions:</p>

<p>idad and O_mom please don’t read lol:</p>

<p>–Learn to speak in class, without doing the reading
–Always offer a conflicting view to the class, but find something in the text to support it; either directly, or indirectly.
–You probably won’t get this until you get here but, EVERYTHING IS AMBIGUOUS!!!
–Learn to play pool or ping-pong; each will get you through long nights, trust me.
–Learn to survive on 3 hours of sleep a night- like me!
–Don’t become a drinker here. Drinking is toooooo common around here, I’m just not a fan. (not to mention, but they -the drinkers- gain weight too)
–Never give up when you have four papers and a midterm all in one week. At times like those; resort to all kinds of caffine! (joking, I hate coffee)
–And for the cliche of the day: “Learn better study habits! :)”</p>

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<p>I have begun filling out my housing form, and I would really like to learn more about Maclean House. What do current students know about it?</p>

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<p>bs-ing is a wonderful skill to have. </p>

<p>Can you tell us more?</p>

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<p>Well, bsing is the most useful skill at any university, not just Chicago. My cousin, a recent graduate of Columbia, called this “Out-s***ting” the person you are talking to.</p>

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<p>Note to transfers: you are exempt from the fitness and swim testing, and from PE requirements mentioned by idad. Lucky you!</p>