What are ways the University of Chicago thinks differently as a collective whole?

Colleges & Universities University of Chicago
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<p>I need some examples of how the University of Chicago thinks differently as a whole. For example, I remember someone saying that the application due date is extended 5 hours for a small island in the pacific because of their timezone location.</p>

<p>Does anyone know some intellectual quirks that the University expresses as its opinion?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>They refuse to give out decisions electronically; you have to wait for snail mail. They taunted applicants on the admissions website saying “patience is a virtue.” :mad:</p>

<p>One famous quirk is that Chicago [refused[/url</a>] to give an honorary degree to Queen Elizabeth II during her visit in 1959 because she hadn’t made a significant scholarly contribution. </p>

<p>Kuviasungnerk and [url=<a href=“http://scavhunt1.uchicago.edu/]Scav”>http://scavhunt1.uchicago.edu/]Scav</a> Hunt](<a href=“Page Not Found | University of Chicago”>Page Not Found | University of Chicago) are also pretty quirky.</p>

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<p>in terms of applying, I found the whole Chicago application quirky-- the questions that are asked (and those that aren’t) and that they only do Early Action and those that apply Early don’t have a better chance of getting in than those that apply regular, if you look at the percentages</p>

<p>the Core is pretty quirky-- classes like Power, Identity and Resistance and Greek Thought and Literature are unlikely to be seen at other colleges</p>

<p>certain clubs on campus (Model UN, Frisbee) could be described as quirky, and almost every dorm on campus has its own personality. Snitchcock’s mascot is an armadillo. I haven’t asked why.</p>

<p>Also, certain Chicago traditions like the Aims of Education speech during Orientation Week and dollar shake day at the coffee shop are quirky-- Powell’s used bookstore is open from 9am to 11pm every day–</p>

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<p>That’s right, we only give honorary degrees to actual scholars, not heads of state or celebrities. Except we may have given one to Bill Clinton. I think that’s so we can count him for his Nobel peace prize when he wins one in 10 years.</p>

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<p>I got an email from UChicago and it said:</p>

<p>They are called 1st years, not freshmen.</p>

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<p>haha yes, that was in the october newsletter</p>

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<p>Yeah, I got that!</p>

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<p>you know what they say: newsletter today, acceptance letter tomorrow</p>

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<p>I sure hope you’re right :)</p>

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<p>Lol Tennisdude, if only that sentiment were true ;)</p>