Life In Chicago

Beyond Woodlawn Avenue: My experience taking non-Booth courses at UChicago

So many courses, so little time! That’s how most of us feel at Booth, but wait till you consider the...

Simran Khural

March 27, 2019

Neighborhood Spotlight Series: Andersonville

One of Chicago’s hallmarks is its 77 amazingly diverse neighborhoods, each with its own cultural history, ambiance, and personality. Chicagoans...

Bo Shi

March 18, 2019

Watch A Day in the Life of a Boothie

As an Admissions Fellow, I receive a lot of questions about what a typical day is like at Booth. I...

Paul Veiga

March 5, 2019

Living Outside the Loop

When I was admitted into Booth, I was excited for the diverse student body, strong academic curriculum, and vibrant campus...

Zach Ring

March 2, 2019

Second-Year Bucket List

Full-time student life is pretty great. With just five months left until most of us second years re-enter the working...

Aliy Markowski

February 11, 2019

School’s Out: Booth vs. the Polar Vortex

This week, UChicago cancelled classes for the first time in years to make way for a polar vortex and the...

Aliy Markowski

February 1, 2019

Neighborhood Spotlight: Pilsen

One of the hallmarks of Chicago is its 77 amazingly diverse neighborhoods, each with its own cultural history, ambiance, and...

Bo Shi

January 31, 2019

Starting at Booth with a Marathon Finish: Best Booth Moment Series

During our Winter Break we had an open call for Boothies to share their best moments at Booth. We kickoff...

Kelly Carlquist

January 25, 2019

Top 10 Wintertime Activities in Chicago

I’m not going to sugarcoat it. Wintertime in Chicago is long, cold, and includes the colorful phrase: “wintry mix.” But...

Bo Shi

December 19, 2018