<p>Short answer…it’s what you make of it. Long answer…my S (Class of '07) and my D (Class of '11) have had active, interesting and varied social lives at the U of C. There are many avenues for socialization and many diverse types of students. I cannot think of a time when either of my kids complained that there wasn’t something to do, or someone to do it with. But yes, there are times in the quarter when school takes precedence, even on a Friday or Saturday night. It’s the nature of the beast.</p>