<p>OneMom-- this is exactly what I’m afraid of: a lackluster experience. But what made you dislike the core? Personally, I think I’d be very interested in it, however, I’d like to know what turned you off from it. Additionally, if you don’t mind my asking, what do you hold against Stanford? (I don’t mind if it’s personal bias, almost every answer I will hear is-- but that’s what I’m looking for)</p>
<p>Idad-- What is your son majoring in and which dorm is he staying in? Thanks.</p>
<p>Ohio_Mom-- Hehe, this is very true. My neighbor, a Chicago Alum was absolutely extatic when he heard I got into Chicago, but, then again, shouldn’t Stanford alums love thier college too?</p>
<p>Sac-- I honestly don’t care. Despite having a “nerdy” mind in high school, I find my athleticism pretty much negates any stereotype that people try to place on me. Also, nerds at Stanford? That almost seems like something to be desired… after all, I’m not trying to get in on the frat scene, I’m looking for the most intellectual enviornment. If there will be people who frown on that, let them be.</p>
<p>Felipe-- Good lord. I am SO jealous. I’m absolutely enthralled with behavioral econ (levvit, Gary Becker, etc) so this is a huge selling point for Chicago. But, on the “good professor” side, both schools are supposed to be pretty equal.</p>
<p>Darren-- I think there’s a bit of wisdom in your statement, thanks, it does help.</p>
<p>Everyone tends to agree that UChic econ is a hair better than stanfords, but where does philosophy stand?</p>
<p>Also, the distilled question in my mind right now is sort of encapsulated by this pro/con list: </p>
<p>Stanford:
Pro-- amazing academic climate in SLE for 1 year
Con-- perhaps not as much intellectualism for the remaing three</p>
<p>Chic:
Pro-- 4 years of solid intellectualism
Con-- probably no one year will be as intense (discussion-wise) as SLE (simply because SLE forces everyone to read the same books and, as a result, be able to discuss the same topics easily)</p>
<p>Any thoughts? (I know, I know, I should go with what feels right, but I’m not feeling any one more than the other… I need you guys to sway me)</p>
<p>Whoa, here’s a crazy thought, can I do a year at Stanford and then transfer to UChic? Hm.</p>