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jlist · 08-31-2006, 09:46 PM

Hi Gang: Just a quick note to let the new "generation" know that I will try to help with some advice this year (similar to last year). I travel alot but will try to check as often as possible and lend some insights.

My background is littered with schools ranked 5000+ to top 5 in economics so I promise to have at least a bit of understanding of many situations!

Best,
John

Bryster · 08-31-2006, 11:51 PM

Dr. List, thanks again for visiting this forum and lending advice. It's extremely helpful for all us PhD hopefuls.

Now to my question:
I was visiting a friend in Chicago a couple weeks ago and decided to see the UofC campus. Of course, I've heard from different sources that Hyde Park is a dangerous area. Well, I drove south on I94 and randomly exited (the map I was using was unclear). Basically, I got lost in Hyde Park for about 15 minutes, and let's just say I felt a bit "uneasy" even at 1:30 PM.
My question is: being in Hyde Park, how safe is the actual campus? and What area do graduate students usually live in if not on campus?

Thanks again.

jlist · 09-01-2006, 12:08 AM

Hi Bryster: First, it is my understanding that none (or very few) of the phd students live on campus. They live off campus in apartments in Hyde Park (typically) within walking distance of our building. I think that there are very safe areas in Hyde Park and students tend to be concentrated in these parts. One nice thing is that prices here are cheaper than the North side and you have the academic community as well (which is truly amazing).

Second, I think there is (no doubt) some crime in Hyde Park. I have never been held up (I walk to the train station every night around 7pm for my train to Flossmoor) and have never had that fear though. 55th to 59th is safe from the tracks to University or so as far as I am concerned. Outside of that I have little information but the authorities tell me that the derivative is in the right direction (things are getting alot better than they used to be).

Hope this helps!

Best,
John

asquare · 09-01-2006, 12:11 AM

Professor List, it's nice to have you back on board (pun intended) and generous of you to offer your advice!

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jlist Eager! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 63	Will try to help more this year Hi Gang: Just a quick note to let the new "generation" know that I will try to help with some advice this year (similar to last year). I travel alot but will try to check as often as possible and lend some insights. My background is littered with schools ranked 5000+ to top 5 in economics so I promise to have at least a bit of understanding of many situations! Best, John

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08-31-2006, 11:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bryster Eager! Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 49	Dr. List, thanks again for visiting this forum and lending advice. It's extremely helpful for all us PhD hopefuls. Now to my question: I was visiting a friend in Chicago a couple weeks ago and decided to see the UofC campus. Of course, I've heard from different sources that Hyde Park is a dangerous area. Well, I drove south on I94 and randomly exited (the map I was using was unclear). Basically, I got lost in Hyde Park for about 15 minutes, and let's just say I felt a bit "uneasy" even at 1:30 PM. My question is: being in Hyde Park, how safe is the actual campus? and What area do graduate students usually live in if not on campus? Thanks again.

09-01-2006, 12:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
jlist Eager! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 63	Hi Bryster: First, it is my understanding that none (or very few) of the phd students live on campus. They live off campus in apartments in Hyde Park (typically) within walking distance of our building. I think that there are very safe areas in Hyde Park and students tend to be concentrated in these parts. One nice thing is that prices here are cheaper than the North side and you have the academic community as well (which is truly amazing). Second, I think there is (no doubt) some crime in Hyde Park. I have never been held up (I walk to the train station every night around 7pm for my train to Flossmoor) and have never had that fear though. 55th to 59th is safe from the tracks to University or so as far as I am concerned. Outside of that I have little information but the authorities tell me that the derivative is in the right direction (things are getting alot better than they used to be). Hope this helps! Best, John

09-01-2006, 12:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
asquare TestMagic Guru Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 1,381	Professor List, it's nice to have you back on board (pun intended) and generous of you to offer your advice!

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