I shivered a little when the wet spray of water met my hair. It came again but harder this time. Once my hair was wet with cold water, my mom pulled out the razor and ran it through my hair. The razor tugged at my hair and I nearly screamed out in discomfort. It felt like my hair was being pulled out by each strand. Once most of my hair was gone, she pulled out the scissors which were cold...

In addition to strong theory based learning, a large part of the learning experience at UChicago is a conversation that opens up the mind and exposes students to new ways of thinking. A key aspect of the Core Curriculum is rigorous discussion about a variety of primary texts where I can learn from the different perspectives of diverse students. I can contribute my own opinions and learn how to clearly communicate to any audience. That level of openness and diversity...

He woke up with a start and after blinking his eyes a few times looked around the dark suitcase. Waldo felt a biting hunger and saw nothing but black. He didn’t even know which direction he was facing, but felt like throwing up. The plane shook. It was 3 hours since he had last seen light when he was thrown carelessly onto the conveyor belt behind the airline check-in desk. On his way to a weekend getaway in Miami with...

UChicago is known for some really strange prompts (our infamous 'Uncommon Essays'). When applying to UChicago, remember especially to have some fun! They want to see how you approach a strange problem or situation and take it apart. Let your interests and personality seep in. Of course, be sure to research all the schools you apply to and really think about what makes you want to go there other than "it's a good school". What are some unique qualities about...

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After coming to campus, I immediately felt at home and happy. I...

Power, Identity and Resistance. You get to work with primary texts and see the merits of thinkers who are often pigeonholed...

The first time I came to campus was after I was admitted. It was all so exhilarating! I felt right at home on campus among UChicago students. The quirky spirit and...