Uncommon Blog

How to Find the Perfect Dance Club

Jessica G. - Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Jessica recounts her search for a UChicago dance organization to join. Read more...

My Favorite Study Spots

Connie Z. - Monday, June 29, 2020

Connie lists some of her favorite places to study at UChicago. Read more...

Academics, Campus Life

Biking: My Favorite Way to Explore Chicago

Christina P. - Friday, June 26, 2020

Christina talks about her favorite way to get around Chicago: riding bikes! Read more...

Things to do in Chicago

Intramurals: T-Shirts, an Instagram account, a Spikeball Tournament, and More!

Christina P. - Thursday, June 25, 2020

Christina shares her experiences with UChicago intramural sports. Read more...

Athletics, Campus Life, Clubs

Club Spotlight: Bridge to College and Moneythink

Yara O. - Thursday, June 25, 2020

Yara shares her experience with two of UChicago's registered student organizations. Read more...

The UChicago Remote Learning Experience: Part 2

Ella D. - Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Recent grad Ella D. reflects on her final quarter of remote learning at UChicago. Read more...

Academics, Campus Life

Campus Favorites

Simone S. - Friday, May 29, 2020

Simone shares some of her favorite spots on the UChicago campus. Read more...

The UChicago Remote Learning Experience

Maxime K. - Thursday, May 28, 2020

In this post, fourth-year student Maxime K. shares the experiences of different UChicago students as they navigate remote learning during Spring Quarter. Read more...

Essay Writing Tips

Simone S. - Friday, May 22, 2020

Simone shares some tips and tricks for essay writing. Read more...

Academics, Application Advice

Beyond Undergrad: Looking Back on a UChicago Education

Sherry V. - Monday, May 18, 2020

Dr. Micah Prochaska (AB’04, AM’16) reflects on how his UChicago education led him to the front lines of COVID-19 research. Read more...