real talk about if UChicago is too hard and if you will fit in

This is probably the #1 question people ask me about UChicago and, I've gotta say, I've met people on campus who really just didn't like it. So in this video, I break down the whole "UChicago is too hard" sentiment, emphasize what's hard about it and how to ~skirt past the hardness~ and describe the kinds of people who end up doing well on campus! Other videos you'll like! Every UCHICAGO Stereotype Exposed https://youtu.be/8OSL9n5Hypo Every UCHICAGO Dorm Exposed https://youtu.be/c1TqHfFfSqM What I HATE About UCHICAGO!!! https://youtu.be/YBP51IuVLNY What I LOVE About UCHICAGO!!! https://youtu.be/ZphAUatwznk UCHICAGO FRESHMAN ADVICE https://youtu.be/EIVmHFkssfI things you HAVE TO DO at UCHICAGO!!! https://youtu.be/69wc0ZZEPXM Timestamps: 00:00 Context 01:02 Little Fish, Big Pond 02:36 A Discussion is NEVER ~just~ a Discussion!! 04:22 Rigorous Academics 05:26 (too theoretical) aka how can mirrors be real if our eyes aren't real 06:19 you can still be *that* kid and get A's 06:36 people don't pivot when they should 07:30 i'm SAPPY 08:50 The Rigor Makes Life After suuuuper easy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to my channel - College Tips From the Almost Astrophysicist! I'm Priya and I'm here to help you get into college. I'm a University of Chicago grad with an Astrophysics degree that currently works as a Data Scientist and I want to break down the college application process and tackle all of the misconceptions about college for you! Let me know in the comments section down below if you have any video requests, or just want to say hi! :) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priya-l-520311145/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plingutla/