We finally shared our child's acceptance to UChicago with a few friends. Many congratulated us, but one of our friends send this article to us.
http://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/the-myth-of-the-ivy-league/
I think the author went to Princeton. Not sure of the motivation, but it did have an effect
I also read the following quote by a poster here on UChicago
Obviously, intellectual challenge is a wonderful thing, and struggling can be a valuable part of learning. But UChicago pushes that to an extent in which it robs you of the opportunity to grow emotionally and socially the way you would at a more balanced university. Even my friends who love UChicago are depressed and stressed out most of the time.
Last week, I was studying in one of the dining halls and overheard a group of students sitting near me. They were talking about what they had wished someone had told them before they committed to UChicago. They all agreed that no one had sufficiently warned them about how much they would suffer. I overhear these kinds of conversations all the time; unfortunately, that's not an exaggeration.
As a parent, I am happy that my kid is going to UChicago, but this also worries me. Should I be concerned? What are the tools the school provides to cope with stress and emerge with a UChicago degree without emotional scars?
Parents what has your experience been? Would appreciate any pointers
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