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Overall Reviews
3.64 / 5 based on 20 reviews
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Chad C
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Political Science, PhD, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
With graduate school, the real challenge is to adapt to the demands and pressures of academic life. Adjusting to a new country may seem easy in comparison.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
3
Costs
1
Activities
1
Campus life
1
Party / people
1
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
Of course, for graduate students it often depends entirely on what you hope to study. For most departments, however, the University of Chicago is truly first-rate. Perhaps more than most, this is one university that takes the "life of the mind" seriously.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
2
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
2
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
Again, I think internationals would do better to prepare for the transition to graduate school, and worry less about cultural anxieties.
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Intense MA Program
anonymous
United States, Graduate
Linguistics, 2012
Overall
The MAPH program at the University of Chicago is an excellent alternative to doctoral studies. The student body is diverse and you have access to all the classes the graduate school has to offer (both MA and PhD level). The degree is completed in just over an academic year.
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Pros
UC is one of the best schools in the world
Cons
Very expensive program and city
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hyungjooson
Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, South
Development Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
i wish i have read more books
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
4
Costs
2
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
2
Weather / location
3
Personal recommendation
study is rigorous but you get to meet intelligent and friendly people.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
3
Met people from other countries
3
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
3
Final comments
Are you ready for some hard-core studying that is related with critical analysis and argument?
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anonymous
ESSEC, Paris, France
Economics, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
Maybe.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
2
Costs
1
Activities
1
Campus life
1
Party / people
1
Weather / location
1
Personal recommendation
You want to study.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
3
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
It's one of the top places.
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Edgar M
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Financial Management, Graduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
n/a
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
4
Culture
2
Costs
2
Activities
3
Campus life
3
Party / people
3
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
n/a
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
4
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
n/a
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