Maybe you’re #InAtHarris, or maybe you’re still in the process of applying and want to know more about life in Chicago. We’ve rounded up five recent blog posts that will help give you a picture of what Chicago, and the Harris community, is like.

  1. The Cost of Living In Chicago  

We asked two Country Ambassadors—Camila Pérez, MPP Class of 2021, and Nikunj Singh, MPP Class of 2021— to break down the cost of living in Chicago. 

  1. Building Community at Harris  

Sabrina de la Vega, MPP Class of 2021, discusses the ways she found and built community at Harris after moving from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. 

  1. Explore Hyde Park  

As Chicago winter begins to thaw and students begin looking forward to spring quarter, more and more people can be found venturing outside to enjoy all that Hyde Park has to offer. Whether you are new to UChicago, a second year student, or a Chicago resident, we wanted to share some activities and restaurants in Hyde Park that no one should overlook. 

  1. Returning to School With a Family  

Ani Gatz, MPP Class of 2020, returned to school to complete her Master of Public Policy—with two children in tow. In this blog she shares some advice on successfully transitioning her family to Chicago and balancing responsibilities. 

  1. How Admissions Celebrates Winter in Chicago  

Student Recruitment and Global Outreach (SRGO) team at Harris shares some of our favorite ways to celebrate winter in Chicago.

 

We hope you find these blogs helpful. Please email harrisadmissions@uchicago.edu if you have any questions!

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