<p>unalove has an excellent post about the first year courseload here: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-chicago/784864-first-year-courseload.html?highlight=language#post1063286754[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-chicago/784864-first-year-courseload.html?highlight=language#post1063286754</a></p>
<p>Like Cosmos said though, a lot of it depends on what courses you’re taking and your own abilities, time management, reading speed, etc.</p>