r/uchicago

Ended up trying Grounds of Beingon a recommendation and it actually lived up great coffee, unique variety of flavor options for lattes, and a really nice vibe.

As an incoming freshmen for the next year, I was wondering if I can choose a roommate for next year. I have a friend that's going to UChicago next year, and I don't really care that much to get into the best dorms. Is there a way to maximize the chance I can room with my friend regardless of the dorm house.

What are some uchi's inside jokes only students know about? All i hear about uchi when it comes to joke is "where fun goes to die" or someone told me about "harvard/yale's waitlist".

reading this thread it seems like there is no way to have an easier experience/major etc at UC. i know that this is not what the school is about, you don't belong here if you're even asking the question...but my twin is going to a different college a more laid back top 20 and sometimes I wonder.

I am planning to join uchicago and want to work in government. I am in a dilemma as most of the people I know don't know uchicago and are treating it like an other normal state university. Is this the case even in government hiring as most of the job opportunities come from networking.

Have been stalking the forum for sometime to decide on school. I want to find some fun stuffs that outside people might not know about uchi.

My kid will be entering UChicago in the fall as a first-year. Does he have to sign up for USHIP (for another $5k?) or can he just remain on health insurance plan? Not sure what the argument is for paying so much more money for something he already has. Thanks for any guidance you can offer.

I'm a summer intern that is considering living the the University Center over the summer as UChicago does offer that. The plan that they offer is 10 free meals a week. I am also considering living at Loyola just because they have a kitchen in the room. How is the food? How are the public kitchens? Will I be able to make due affordably?

Not broke your brain like it was impossible, broke your brain like it fundamentally changed how you think about something. The kind of class where you walked in with one understanding of a topic and walked out seeing the entire world differently. Core classes, electives, whatever. What rewired you and who taught it?

You know the ones. You're at a house party or a bar or just hanging out and somehow the conversation turns into a genuine intellectual debate about something absurd and everyone is fully locked in. The kind of conversation that would never happen at a normal school but at UChicago it's just a Tuesday night. What was the topic and how deep did it go?

I have developed an addiction to the Canella Crashout coffee from Ex Libris, can someone tell me how to make it at home?? If any amateur batista has any guess on the recipe that also counts.

Thank you guys 🫶

when during the year does the ivy on the buildings turn green? and for how long?

Hi, so im currently a junior, and I got accepted into the online summer session, which would allow me to ED0. However, I'm not sure if it's worth it. The program is almost 5k, and only 2 weeks, plus you're not getting any sort of certificate or research paper project out of it, so the only real appeal is the ED0.

I know that Im okay with studying hard in college, and I already go to a rigorous school, but im conflicted on whether UC would be a good fit for me?

Any advice or info about your UChicago experience, or if you ED0ed and why you committed to UC, would be greatly appreciated!

Hi, I’m an engineering student from the National University of Singapore with a strong interest in renewable energy and sustainability. I’ll be attending a Chicago-based engineering, energy, and transportation networking event at Joy District on 01 May 2026 (7–9 pm), and I was wondering if anyone here is also planning to go or would like to attend together.

I’m particularly interested in meeting people who are building or thinking about solutions in the energy and sustainability space, including startups or early-stage ideas. Happy to connect beforehand and exchange thoughts regardless of whether you’re attending the event.

Please feel free to DM or comment so that we can connect!

Hi, I plan on attending UChicago for a one year Master’s program in English Literature. I had a bit of trouble finding info on class sizes and student experiences. I was curious if anyone knew what the typical class size is for a course in this department, and how they felt about their experience with the program.

Thanks!

I am going to be at UChicago for a week for an enrichment program this summer. Is there any free time in these programs? And if so, how should I spend it?

Hi everyone, I’m an incoming PhD student at UChicago.

I’ve never rented in Chicago or in the U.S. before, so I’d really appreciate some advice. My stipend will be about $4,750 per month after tax, which seems pretty decent to me, so I’m thinking about renting a studio instead of having roommates.

Would spending around $2,000/month on a nice studio in Hyde Park be a reasonable choice, or would that be considered too expensive for a PhD student budget?

I’d love to hear what current students or people familiar with Hyde Park think.