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@kechemukwa As a warning, I called around, and almost all the 1bds are gone. Apparently Bloomington students are super proactive about apartment getting....>.> But you have a whole 'nother year

hey! It looks like we're switching places (I'm going to IU next year haha). Basically you're paying more money for worse housing. There is no advantage to it. The landlords/locations/etc are better than the "official" housing and cheaper. It's just a way for them to get more money from you.

Hey guys, I went to UChicago and am happy to answer any questions re...anything. (Heading off to grad school somewhere else) Housing! DO NOT live in UChicago housing. Get an apartment on your own. It's very easy. There are a number of options: 1) MAC property management 2) independent (look at Trulia.com) 3) Marketplace (uchicago only site, with adverts, can get furniture and stuff too!) Do not live south of campus. Do not live west of Ellis Avenue There are two markets: Hyde Park Produce (54th/Woodlawn) and Treasure Island (55th/Lake Park). If you don't have a car, it is in your best interest to live near one these. We had 80 inches of snow this year. There is no reason to live on campus unless you're an undergrad in your first year or two. A studio/1bd will cost you $700-1200. If you can have a car, it's really nice. Chicago is very cheap comparatively to other cities (Boston, NY, San Fran, LA...), but it's still a city. There is tons and tons of amazing cheap food around. Take advantage. Do not ever walk alone at night. Hannah UChicago '13

I'm going! MM Early Music Vocal Performance. I'm coming from University of Chicago. Have any of you started looking at apartments yet? There seems to be a huge price range... Hannah M UChicago '13