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"content": "private room for therapy sessions. I know someone asked about this before ([https://www.reddit.com/r/uchicago/comments/t9ltat/best\\_place\\_to\\_have\\_an\\_online\\_therapy\\_session\\_on/](https://www.reddit.com/r/uchicago/comments/t9ltat/best_place_to_have_an_online_therapy_session_on/)) but I was wondering if there were any other suggestions. I'll be starting therapy again (weekly sessions) after not having any sessions for the past few months. I would prefer it if people don't overhear my conversations with my therapist haha.\n\nI have a roommate and the walls are quite thin so my dorm isn't a great option. Are the video conference rooms in the Reg okay? I don't want to take up space that people could be using for studying. \n\nThank you!!",
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"content": ">Are the video conference rooms in the Reg okay?\n\nYeah, I've done this for therapy before. Although when I've done it, the one \"video conference room\" hasn't been available, so I've always booked one of the group study rooms and selected temporary use as a video conference room as my reason for booking.\n\nI don't really think that's the intended use of those rooms, but there aren't really any better options available on campus afaik",
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"content": "Summer class limit?. How many classes can we take over the summer?",
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"content": "I did 3 during Summer session and 1 during September term, so 4 in total. I met someone who did 2 during September term, so I guess it's possible to do 5 in total during the Summer. But the classes available during September term are a bit scarce, so it might not make sense to do more than 1.",
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"content": "Can you rent sports equipment at Ratner?. I wanna play basketball but I don't own a ball myself, does the gym lend them out?",
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"content": "They used to, but no longer. A lot of people play pickup between 4-7 on weekdays and bring balls. They typically don't mind if you borrow one to use on the side hoops while they play full court. You're also, of course, welcome to join in pickup.",
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"content": "Can you rent sports equipment at Ratner?. I wanna play basketball but I don't own a ball myself, does the gym lend them out?",
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"content": "just buy a ball, me and some friends found one at the corner target in a pinch",
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"content": "Public Policy Career Paths. Hi, I am a first-year interested in studying public policy. However, there are some questions that I'm hoping some current students can answer if possible. Appreciate any insight!\n\n1. Are you hoping to attend law school? A lot of Pub Pol majors I've met so far seem to be interested in going to consulting or a policy advisor route instead of law school.\n2. How hard are the math requirements? For someone who isn't that math inclined is it still possible to receive good grades in the courses?\n3. What skills do you feel like you have gained from the Pub Pol major vs a more liberal arts major like Political science?",
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"content": "Current fourth-year studying PBPL and ENST, here are some thoughts:\n\n1. I'm not actively considering law school, but I know quite a few people who have. I know at least one other fourth-year who is applying during the current cycle, but I've observed a few graduated friends who have waited a year or two and done things like fellowships or working at non-profits before applying.\n2. I don't consider myself particularly math-inclined, but I did fine in all of the quantitative courses for the major. Attend office hours and form study groups with people you know in the major—it makes a huge difference. I also recommend checking the course reviews for different professors for Stat 220.\n3. I liked PBPL as a major because I was interested in courses focused on environmental and healthcare policy; it is also nice for me because there is a ton of overlap with the urban track of ENST. I don't necessarily regret majoring in it, but there are considerably more specific requirements compared to majors like Political Science and Anthropology. In addition, the requirements feel a bit all over the place—it doesn't feel like you are building on much going from Politics and Policy to Quantitative Methods in Public Policy, for instance. If you want a lot of flexibility, other majors could be more useful. I do appreciate the practice I gained in R from different courses in the major, but you can take stats/quantitative methods/data science courses across a few different departments.",
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"content": "Thank you appreciate the insight!!",
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"content": "Public Policy Career Paths. Hi, I am a first-year interested in studying public policy. However, there are some questions that I'm hoping some current students can answer if possible. Appreciate any insight!\n\n1. Are you hoping to attend law school? A lot of Pub Pol majors I've met so far seem to be interested in going to consulting or a policy advisor route instead of law school.\n2. How hard are the math requirements? For someone who isn't that math inclined is it still possible to receive good grades in the courses?\n3. What skills do you feel like you have gained from the Pub Pol major vs a more liberal arts major like Political science?",
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"content": "Hey, I'm a third year Pub Pol and ENST student who has taken most of the requirements. I can attempt an answer at these. \n\n1. I'm leaning against going to law school, and might pursue an MPP instead. I personally am attracted to working as a policy advisor or as a staffer for an elected official, and I don't really want to be a practicing lawyer. However, I know several other students either in the major or in the Public Policy Leaders Program that are hellbent on applying to law school. Since PubPol is a very broad major, there's a wide variety of career interests among people that I talk to. \n\n2. The math requirements are not that hard as someone who isn't super math inclined either. I found Stat 220 to be pretty easy even though I've never taken statistics. Econ for Pub Pol and Pub Pol Analysis require mostly algebra-based economic analysis, and the classes teach you the skills you need to know in a pretty comprehensive manner. Overall, the Pub Pol major is more math and econ-based than Poli Sci, for example, and some people find that frustrating. I think that the math/econ focus makes the major more practical for future careers, and though it can occasionally be kind of a slog I believe it's well worth it. \n\n3. I think the Pub Pol core courses gave me a really well-rounded introduction into the world of policy analysis. By integrating econ/math based analysis (Econ for Pub Pol, Pub Pol Analysis, Quantitative Methods) with political science (Politics and Policy) and sociology (Policy Implementation), I feel like the Pub Pol core equips you with a diverse toolbox of skills and perspectives. Many Pub Pol students then double major in another field, like Environmental Studies or CRES, to apply those skills to a more specific policy issue that they're interested in. I don't know much about Poli Sci so take this with a grain of salt, but the stereotype is that Poli Sci takes a slightly more abstract and theory based approach to American politics, while Pub Pol is more grounded in the means of analysis used by policymakers to make decisions. They accomplish two different things, and it's not for me to say which is more suited to your path. Let me know if you want clarification on anything or if you have any questions!",
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"content": "Thank you really appreciate this!!",
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"content": "Building off of this, I definitely recommend the Public Policy Leaders Program (PPLP), even if you don’t major in PBPL but are interested in policy-focused fields. It’s good for getting to know people and some of the speaker events are interesting—Will from Career Advancement runs it (at least he did when I went through it) and he’s a really helpful resource + could answer some of your questions",
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"content": "I absolutely agree, PPLP is a great cohort! Beyond the speaker events, the PPLP-specific networking opportunities are pretty helpful as well, and Will also sends out an extra weekly PPLP newsletter with internships and career opportunities that has saved my ass for a few years in a row now. There's also a PPLP-only career trek to DC, fully funded through Career Advancement. Highly recommend it, OP!",
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"content": "Public Policy Career Paths. Hi, I am a first-year interested in studying public policy. However, there are some questions that I'm hoping some current students can answer if possible. Appreciate any insight!\n\n1. Are you hoping to attend law school? A lot of Pub Pol majors I've met so far seem to be interested in going to consulting or a policy advisor route instead of law school.\n2. How hard are the math requirements? For someone who isn't that math inclined is it still possible to receive good grades in the courses?\n3. What skills do you feel like you have gained from the Pub Pol major vs a more liberal arts major like Political science?",
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"content": "Do economics (in addition to, or instead of PBPL) if you want to go into academia to pursue policy research. Grad schools still prefer more rigorous economic training in pub pol, and econ PhDs have an advantage in pub pol placements.",
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"content": "Public Policy Career Paths. Hi, I am a first-year interested in studying public policy. However, there are some questions that I'm hoping some current students can answer if possible. Appreciate any insight!\n\n1. Are you hoping to attend law school? A lot of Pub Pol majors I've met so far seem to be interested in going to consulting or a policy advisor route instead of law school.\n2. How hard are the math requirements? For someone who isn't that math inclined is it still possible to receive good grades in the courses?\n3. What skills do you feel like you have gained from the Pub Pol major vs a more liberal arts major like Political science?",
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"content": "PBPL spec econ (3rd year) here!\n\n1. I've been thinking about a JD/MBA route in my future - I'm going into IB after graduation, but have loved this major and would definitely love to apply my skills to pursuing law school.\n2. For me, the only difficult math course was STAT 220. But most of the other requirements are fine. And remember, one \"bad\" grade doesn't define you, especially if you're interested in what you're doing!\n3. Honestly I liked how interdisciplinary the PBPL major is. I chose to specialize in Econ to give me some sort of boost during the IB recruitment process, but honestly I'm glad I made that decision. I just like how much you're able to explore as a PBPL major and still gain credits towards graduation! (such as specialization courses, windows courses, and methods courses).\n\nHope that helped! Feel free to pm me (this applies to anyone) if you have any more questions about the major or college generally! :)",
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"content": "CIR BA/MA Program Usefulness. I'm a current student who is on the pre-law track and was originally planning on majoring in Political Science (probably double majoring). I just recently learned about the CIR BA/MA program and was wondering if it was worth pursuing instead of majoring in poli sci and just getting a BA. I don't know many people who are in the cohort and would like to hear about individual experiences.",
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"content": "I’ve heard a lot of the BA/MA programs exist just to move you up the GS pay tables so if you’re going to work for the government it’s worth it but if not IDK.",
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"content": "On campus housing. Basically my off campus housing fell through, and I was studying abroad fall quarter. Anybody know who I can get in contact with to get on campus housing. Reached out to the office but they're on winter recess until the 3rd",
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"content": "Maybe try the Student Advocate’s Office? I think all their info is on [their instagram page](https://instagram.com/uchicagosao).",
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"content": "Thank you!",
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"content": "On campus housing. Basically my off campus housing fell through, and I was studying abroad fall quarter. Anybody know who I can get in contact with to get on campus housing. Reached out to the office but they're on winter recess until the 3rd",
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"content": "Do you have a favorite administrator/dean/etc? You can email that person directly.",
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"content": "Thank you!",
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"content": "On campus housing. Basically my off campus housing fell through, and I was studying abroad fall quarter. Anybody know who I can get in contact with to get on campus housing. Reached out to the office but they're on winter recess until the 3rd",
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"content": "Also can try looking on FB for winter sublets -- most winter study abroad people don't leave until the end of week 1, so I think there's a good chance you might be able to find something",
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"content": "For those that have studied abroad, how does housing work afterwards?. If your room is occupied by someone else, do you move into any room available on campus, or do you still get a preference for the building you were in? Who do you contact regarding figuring out housing after moving back? And do you have to figure out storage for things in your room yourself (before leaving) or does the university offer something?",
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"content": "You have to store your belongings yourself. I studied abroad in the spring, so I’m not 100% sure on how on-campus housing works after being abroad fall or winter, but I hear you get to rank dorms to move back into. If you’re abroad spring quarter, you get to participate in housing lottery as usual.",
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"content": "Auxiliary services in the basement of Reg? My prof says we the course material needs to be purchased there. I’ve never heard of this- I feel like it is a scavenger hunt to get the materials. Is it easy to find Aux services ?. ",
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"content": "Ummm… I work in the reg (all floors) and have never seen/heard of this? What exactly are the materials that you need?",
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"content": "Auxiliary services in the basement of Reg? My prof says we the course material needs to be purchased there. I’ve never heard of this- I feel like it is a scavenger hunt to get the materials. Is it easy to find Aux services ?. ",
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"content": "You’re sure it’s the Reg? I remember I had an experience where I thought so too, but it was the basement of the social sciences building.",
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"content": "Thank you both- I re-read the email.\nI must have misunderstood because I read it in haste. The materials are to be purchased in the basement of social sciences bldg and we meet in Reg. Phew- that makes a lot more sense. Thank you again n happy new year!",
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"content": "Auxiliary services in the basement of Reg? My prof says we the course material needs to be purchased there. I’ve never heard of this- I feel like it is a scavenger hunt to get the materials. Is it easy to find Aux services ?. ",
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"content": "I’ve gotten a course reader from the basement of Social Sciences - that’s likely what they’re referring to.",
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"content": "Civ Abroad Inquiry. For people who went civ abroad, is it a hectic workload or do you really have time to hang around and explore? My main goal was to explore a new country, but at this point I’m questioning if I will actually have the time to do so.",
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"content": "The workload is light. I spent way more time hanging out and exploring than in class or doing the readings, and i actually did the readings. It helped that I had language proficiency so I didn't have to take a language immersion class while I was there",
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"content": "Civ Abroad Inquiry. For people who went civ abroad, is it a hectic workload or do you really have time to hang around and explore? My main goal was to explore a new country, but at this point I’m questioning if I will actually have the time to do so.",
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"content": "I did LatAm Civ in Oaxaca; the workload was pretty light and you could definitely do weekend trips and be fine doing the reading on Sunday evening or on the return travel back",
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"content": "Hi! I’m actually interested in this program specifically. Would you mind if I DM’d you?",
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"content": "Go ahead :)",
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"content": "Civ Abroad Inquiry. For people who went civ abroad, is it a hectic workload or do you really have time to hang around and explore? My main goal was to explore a new country, but at this point I’m questioning if I will actually have the time to do so.",
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"content": "They want you to explore the place you’re in when you do civ abroad, so it’s definitely lighter. I never had to write a paper over 500 words in my program. I think also the fact that it’s basically one class you’re taking the whole quarter helps reduce the workload as well. My program also (for the most part) only had four days of class per week, but I’m not sure if other programs are like that.",
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"content": "Civ Abroad Inquiry. For people who went civ abroad, is it a hectic workload or do you really have time to hang around and explore? My main goal was to explore a new country, but at this point I’m questioning if I will actually have the time to do so.",
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"content": "I did Civ in Paris and I had kids of free time. Even the professors told us they wanted us to explore so I think you’ll be fine",
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"content": "Civ Abroad Inquiry. For people who went civ abroad, is it a hectic workload or do you really have time to hang around and explore? My main goal was to explore a new country, but at this point I’m questioning if I will actually have the time to do so.",
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"content": "they acknowledge you want to explore :) i did a few studies and they all were pretty nice on our weekend assignments and grades overall",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "Yes, it regularly gets well below freezing. You absolutely need thermals, a very warm winter coat, and warm waterproof boots. I also recommend a scarf. An umbrella is also a must (like, keep in backpack at all times), though that's because of how much it rains when the temperature is above freezing.",
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"content": ">An umbrella is also a must (like, keep in backpack at all times), though that's because of how much it rains when the temperature is above freezing.\n\nWhen compared to my personal experience, this sentence is kinda proof of how all of this is extremely dependent on where you've lived in the past. So far, Chicago has been so much less rainy than I'm used to, and I've found I can get away with not having an umbrella most of the time. The cold and the wind are a much bigger deal IMO.\n\nSo really, OP, it just depends on how different Chicago's weather patterns are from where those where you're from. Whether or not Chicago is \"that cold\" for you really depends on how much colder it is than what you're used to, not how cold it actually is.",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "Yes.",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "What do you mean by really cold?\n\nA large chunk of winter will be below freezing and you will probably need a heavy jacket. I did fine with a pretty standard puffer, though if you’re asking the question, you might need a bit more. A hood or hat is also a must. Gloves can be too, but I don’t mind using pockets on my jacket. Boots are important for traction but even a pair of tennis shoes is fine enough for warmth if you stay on the shoveled paths so your feet don’t get wet.\n\nMost of the campus is laid out so you don’t have to walk too far to get anywhere, so it’s easy to spend a lot of time cozy in your dorm or a library with short walks of 5ish minutes maximum, though this is worse if you are in an off-campus apartment. It’s plenty warm inside but a blanket is never a bad option.\n\nFor extra warm items like snow pants, long underwear, balaclava, etc, it is really not that cold. In the rare 1-2 days a year where you get a -20 F (-30 C) degree day, classes are often canceled (or maybe remote, it hasn’t happened to me since the pandemic). It’s below 0 F (-20 C) pretty rarely. Unless you really like spending time outside or snow sports, you will be fine.\n\nFeel free to DM with more specific questions about it what you have or what you are used to.",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "Depends where you’re from. Anywhere south of New York? Then yes. I’m from Ontario and these two winters have been a joke.",
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"content": "last winter was pretty mild - hopefully we’ll see some real cold this year. Obviously it doesn’t compare to Edmonton, etc., but Chicago can get nasty.",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "Depends where you’re from. Anywhere south of New York? Then yes. I’m from Ontario and these two winters have been a joke.",
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"content": "I’m from the UK. More concerned about the wind tbh.",
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"content": "Yes, pretty much regardless of where in the UK, Chicago will be significantly colder, windier, and snowier than what you’re used to. \n\nYou’ll definitely want a good pair of boots, because they can’t get all the snow off the sidewalks and you’re gonna be walking between buildings.\n\nAlso underrated are good gloves, your hands get cold very easily and in freezing and wet weather this is just amplified. A hat also holds heat close to you while keeping snow out of your hair, which would then melt and soak you.\n\nKnow that the wind is your biggest enemy; it turns a decently cold day into the coldest day of your life. Layers are your best tool to combat this: ideally a wind breaking layer above and a heat-retaining layer below. For instance, you could wear a long waterproof parka above a sweater; the the parka would cut the wind and cover your legs while the sweater would hold your body heat near you. Additionally, it helps to tame some of the wind that makes it through your outer layer.\n\nEven with all that, be ready to be cold. There will be days where it just feels like the wind cuts through whatever you’re wearing and gets straight to your bones. Layering really helps, but it can be difficult, because you’re also dressing to go to class in heated lecture halls. As such, focus on easily removable layers if possible; wearing thermal underwear and long-johns will seem a genius idea until you’re sitting in a 3 hour lab sweating through your clothes. Fleeces and sweaters are more adaptable and removable.\n\nKnow that this only applies for maybe 30 days max of the year, most of the time a standard jacket will be fine and you won’t be cold. But for those few, really cold days, it’s good to be ready. Chicago is definitely not the worst cold in the US, it’s far from it, but especially if you’re not used to it it’s important to be prepared.",
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"content": "Snow pants, or at least Gore-Tex rain pants, are preferable to long underwear.\n\nFor some reason, the temperature indoors will also be around 75 degrees when it's in the below-zero range outside.",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "Depends where you’re from. Anywhere south of New York? Then yes. I’m from Ontario and these two winters have been a joke.",
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"content": "I'm from Pennsylvania and Chicago winters have only been slightly colder than what I'm used to. Definitely not as cold as people make it out to be, and I thought last year was very underwhelming. If anything I wish it were a bit colder so that the snow would actually remain on the ground, as I would like to get into snowshoeing.",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "Bro it was -6 this last week tf",
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"content": "That's normal winter temperature",
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"content": "Oh I’m aware I’m just stating how dumb this question is",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "Bro it was -6 this last week tf",
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"content": "With a -30 windchill",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "Bro it was -6 this last week tf",
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"content": "I live in southern Ohio (almost Kentucky) and it was about that cold here.",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "how the fuck did you get into this school",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "it gets cold but it's not as dramatic as people make it out to be lol, it isn't like Buffalo or Minnesota.",
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"content": "Exactly lol, it's not like you're going to be outside for four hours in the cold as a student. And then you see those Californians wearing $2000 \"Arctic ready\" gear, it's literally so extra",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "it gets cold but it's not as dramatic as people make it out to be lol, it isn't like Buffalo or Minnesota.",
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"content": "Other than last week and Jan 2019, winters have been pretty mild",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "The “polar vortex” a couple years ago was -50 F with wind chill. Yes it gets very cold in chicago",
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"content": "I remember as a first year grad student, UChicago canceled classes when it was -40 because \"they cared for our safety.\"\n\nThe next day it was -45 and they were like \"welp we already used our one day lol so make sure y'all bundle up!\"",
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"content": "I have never seen uchicago philosophy explained so well",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "Questions to also consider:\nHow long will you be here? \nWhat time of year?\nDo you ever want to leave your house/apartment?",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "Most times it’s the wind that gets you.",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "A good coat and good insulating pants are enough. Layering is pointless this far south.",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "the cold actually isn't that bad. depends on how you tolerate it and your bf%",
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"content": "Yeah if your boyfriend percentage is very high you’ll be okay because you’ll have a lot of them to keep you warm",
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"content": "it's where \"hoes dont get cold\" comes from.",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "Honestly the whole thing is pretty overhyped to me. I'm from Florida so I had absolutely no experience with the cold going in. Despite this, I've found that a heavy winter jacket, something for your head, something for your hands, and at the most two layers of pants gets the job done perfectly. You don't need some ultra arctic expedition worthy thermal bodysuit to make it even on the coldest day of the year. I will say, the wind can catch you off guard sometimes but it's very manageable.",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "It does indeed get pretty cold",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "it gets cold but that’s not really the main bother, the wind is",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "No. It gets colder than that. And with the wind chill it gets colder than the coldest anyone warned you it could get. Which is many times worse than you could imagine it could be without actually experiencing it for yourself.",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "How important is it for u to feel your face and extremities during the winter months?",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "I agree with a lot of the other commenters, it gets a bit cold but decently windy. As long as your jacket is decently water/wind proof, you’ll be able to manage. My one pro tip is to keep some dry fuzzy socks waiting for you in your room!!! \n\nJust a heads up that it also gets pretty dry—make sure you have a decent moisturizer for hands and lips. On really cold days it also helps to wear a mask outside, so that your nose/throat don’t dry out as much. (Also, a small amount of water+conditioner on dry hair can help with the static.)\n\nHope you’re able to stay toasty out there!",
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"content": "Does it really get that cold in Chicago?. Hi all, stupid question maybe but just wondered if it really does get that cold or not and weather I need to buy any extra winter clothes like thermals…",
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"content": "It really depends on where you come from. I came to Chicago from a European country with four distinct seasons and for me weather in Chicago is much like my weather at home. If you’re from California, you’ll probably be cold. \n\nHonestly, I would only recommend buying thermal clothes if you plan to spend a lot of time outside (like if you run outside). Other than that, you won’t really need that because you will just run between buildings and inside it’s warm.",
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"content": "Apartment for summer. I’m an international first-year and I got an internship for this summer in Chicago. However, my workplace will be quite far from Hyde park, so I thought about renting an apartment. Any advice for short term renting in Chicago?",
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"content": "you could use Airbnb, but I recommend just taking the Metra to the Loop and then transferring if you need to",
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"content": "I second this! this past summer I had an internship out in the NW suburbs, it didn't make sense to try to Airbnb out there when instead I could get a lease in Hyde Park lasting through the school year and just reverse commute to the office during the summer",
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"content": "Apartment for summer. I’m an international first-year and I got an internship for this summer in Chicago. However, my workplace will be quite far from Hyde park, so I thought about renting an apartment. Any advice for short term renting in Chicago?",
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"content": "Airbnb can be a bit pricy. You can usually find 2-3 month rental for cheaper by just googling online. Might also reach out to metcalf as they will cover some expenses for certain internships.",
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"content": "Least conceited UChicago students. ",
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"content": "My buddy told me about some old uchicago student who decided to become a competitive boxer without ever actually practicing. Instead he simply read a lot of books about boxing theory which he claimed would be enough. He promptly lost his first ever amateur boxing bout.\n\nI don't know if the story is true but I find it hilarious so I like to believe it is.",
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"content": "\"Everybody's got a plan until they get punched in the mouth\"",
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"content": "Least conceited UChicago students. ",
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"content": "My buddy told me about some old uchicago student who decided to become a competitive boxer without ever actually practicing. Instead he simply read a lot of books about boxing theory which he claimed would be enough. He promptly lost his first ever amateur boxing bout.\n\nI don't know if the story is true but I find it hilarious so I like to believe it is.",
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"content": "Oh wow my dad told me the same story. I think he knew him in the 80s.",
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"content": "Least conceited UChicago students. ",
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"content": "*Ubermensch* should be the school mascot",
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"content": "Lmao this made me laugh (I love Nietzsche so much to Ed Chicago",
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"content": "Least conceited UChicago students. ",
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"content": "My roommate and I talking abt how we would murder someone instead of studying for our finals",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "vsauce, my friend🤘",
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"content": "Noo way",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "vsauce, my friend🤘",
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"content": "huge win for uchicago",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "vsauce, my friend🤘",
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"content": "well if we're talking internet famous, Xiaomanyc is also an alum",
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"content": "wait r u fr",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "mark watney",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "Bernie",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "indy",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "Misha Collins!",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "obamalettin",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "Adam Silver",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "Philip fucking Glass",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "Kurt Vonnegut",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "Attorney General Edward Levi",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "\"Mike Nichols, EX’53\"",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "Satya Nadella, CEO Microsoft. Though not “alumni”, Michelle Obama was on staff & her lesser known husband at the time taught at the law school",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "Carl Sagan 💫",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "Leopold and loeb",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "Plenty of famous 20th century mathematicians including George Birkhoff, Elias Stein, and Paul Cohen\n\nEdit: “Famous” meaning in the world of mathematics of course lol",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "Yeah we’ve got a bunch in math. Paul Cohen, Saunders MacLane, John Thompson, and a bunch of other notable ones",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "melting fried man",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "I only know astronomy/physics, but these come to mind:\n\nStudents:\n\n* [Edwin Hubble](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_Hubble), discovered the expansion of the universe and lead the basketball team, B.S. 1910, PhD 1917\n* [Carl Sagan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Sagan), B.S. '55, M.S. '56, PhD '60\n* [Nancy Roman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Roman), discovered stars are mainly made of hydrogen and helium, PhD '49\n\nProfessors:\n\n* [Enrico Fermi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enrico_Fermi) (particle physics stuff)\n* [Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subrahmanyan_Chandrasekhar) (figured out neutron stars)\n* [George Hale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Ellery_Hale) (research on sunspots)\n* [Eugene Parker](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene_Parker) (discovered solar winds)",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "Amy Klobuchar\n\nLiz Cheney\n\nJames Coney\n\nA ton of Federal Judges & Govt. Officials",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "technoblade",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "Susan Sontag",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "Caitlin Doughty, better known as Ask a Mortician on YouTube",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "These dudes lol: https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/zzdic3/til_two_gifted_college_students_considered/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "Red from OSP",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "I hope I can proudly put my name here in a few more years if I get in. ><",
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"content": "Who are some well-known alumni of UChicago?. I'm curious about people in Math, Science, Business, Law, etc... Grad students and undergrad alums",
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"content": "Me",
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"content": "Russian Civ. Happy NYE everyone. I was considering taking Russian Civ this winter and skipping the first quarter to do so. Can anyone comment on their experience in the course or sequence and if they think it’s manageable to skip the first quarter.",
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"content": "Yeah, I think it is probably fine. I took it in order with a professor that is no longer teaching it, so can't totally speak to the other sections, but it was mostly just close-reading different texts, so I think you could get by through looking up Russian history up to like the 18th or 19th century on Wikipedia.",
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"content": "On Campus Jobs - Winter. I’m a sophomore and I’ve applied to library positions and other on campus jobs through handshake. Does anyone know what recruiting is like for the winter quarter? I don’t qualify for work-study but would still like to work just for the extra money.",
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"content": "Apply to a bunch and one will probably ask for an interview\n\nAlso put your face on your resume it helps a shit ton",
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"content": "Really? I thought it was unprofessional",
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"content": "idk some may not want it to avoid any biases but honestly that's on them\n\nI had to turn down interviews for some positions and they said they reached out largely cause including a picture helped me stand out",
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"content": "On Campus Jobs - Winter. I’m a sophomore and I’ve applied to library positions and other on campus jobs through handshake. Does anyone know what recruiting is like for the winter quarter? I don’t qualify for work-study but would still like to work just for the extra money.",
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"content": "Research positions slap just cold email a bunch of profs",
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"content": "How would you know which professors to email?",
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"content": "If you're looking for med-related stuff, I know there's a database somewhere on the UChi biology page with a bunch of RA positions that profs are hiring for, that's a great place to look! If you're looking for something at Harris, just look up a faculty guide and research a few profs who are doing work you might be interested in. If one or two pique your interest, then email them! Their email address will be on their faculty page. Same holds for most other social science and humanities profs, and def check out Pritzker, the STAGE lab, and others!",
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"content": "adding career trek to resume. is it okay/advised to add a career trek experience to your resume if relevant to whatever you're applying to? if yes, how would one go about doing so (i.e. structuring it on the document, mentioning more than one employer for the same experience, etc)?",
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"content": "Useless",
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"content": "At most you could mention it in the cover letter if you visited the company where you’re applying",
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