<p>I’d have to second objectiveperson. There is a palpable sense of insecurity on this forum. You don’t hear Stanford or MIT or Cal Tech kids constantly comparing themselves to the Ivies. They don’t need to because they know they’re on par with the Ivies, and so should we. So please everyone, stop with the comparisons. </p>
<p>Having said that, I do think this will pass in time. Everyone just needs to be patient. Chicago is currently undergoing one of the most transformative changes in its history, and the effects of these changes will be fully realized in a decade or so. In the meantime, we’re all stuck in an identity crisis of sorts.</p>