March 19, 2020 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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! OlderHomeNewer Upcoming Events More events Data and Policy Summer Scholars Program (DPSS): Deep-Dive Conversation with Jose Macias and Alexandra Sobczynski Mon., May 06, 2024 | 7:30 PM International Policy Action Lab Mini Class with Austin Wright Tue., May 07, 2024 | 6:00 AM Driving Policy Innovation in the Social Sector in India: Lunch Conversation with Luis Miranda Tue., May 07, 2024 | 12:30 PM Harris School of Public Policy (The Keller Center), Room 2112 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States