Student Staff & Employment Opportunities

Law, Letters, and Society, Cognitive Science, and Gender and Sexuality Studies

I am a second year from San Francisco, California (although I grew up in Pamplona, in northern Spain). I am on the Mock Trial team, a singer in Motet Choir, a writer for the Undergraduate Law Magazine, and the founder of the UChicago Organization of LGBTQ+ Students. My favorite book is Jandy Nelson's I'll Give You the Sun, and my favorite song is currently Fitzpleasure by alt-J. In my down time, I love to cook and explore Chicago's food scene! Hit me up with food recs, music recs, and for advice about starting RSOs!

CliftonStrengths Top 5: Woo, Communication, Individualization, Empathy, Positivity

MBTI: ENFJ 

Favorite study spot on campus: Mansueto Library

If I could create my own optional admissions prompt for UChicago applications, it would be...

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: a partridge in a pear tree. What did your true love give you?

Economics/Public Policy/Psychology

Cheerio! I am from Canada, and aside from Peer Advising, I am on Undergraduate Student Government as Vice President - Advocacy, partake in all three parts of the MUNiverse, am on the fencing team, and host a podcast at the Maroon called The Gordian Knot where we ask international students to bring a first-hand perspective into the news, culture, and politics of their homes. I love water, languages, and taking too many photos. Come into the office for a chat, to hang out, or to sleep!

CliftonStrengths Top 5: Input, Restorative, Includer, Activator, Competition

MBTI: ENFJ-T

Favorite study spot: Crerar

If I could create my own optional admissions prompt for UChicago applications, it would be...

If thoughts had colours what color would your most creative idea be, and why?

Public Policy. Minor: inequality, social problems, and change

Hi my name is Odunayo Akinade. I was born in Lagos, Nigeria but I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. I’m active in cultural organizations on campus particularly ACSA and OBS, even at one point on the board of ACSA. I’m on the Council On University Programming. Outside of school I enjoy making jewelry and painting. My favorite book is The Perks of Being A Wallflower- I read it in high school and it’s nostalgic more than anything.

CliftonStrengths Top 5: Discipline,Harmony, Individualization, Context, Consistency

MBTI: ENTJ-T

Favorite study spot: Activity center in Reynolds

If I could create my own optional admissions prompt for UChicago applications, it would be...

If you could remove a letter from the English language which letter would it be, and why?

Economics & Public Policy, Minor in Health & Society

Hello! I am a third year from New York City majoring in Economics and Public Policy. Aside from being a peer advisor, I am involved in both MUNUC and ChoMUN, as well as planning events for the university community through COUP. My favorite song at the moment is Fine Line by Harry Styles and my favorite movie currently is The Devil Wears Prada.

CliftonStrengths Top 5: Positivity, Developer, Futuristic, Woo, Belief

MBTI: ISTJ

Favorite study spot: CLI with Dani <3

If I could create my own optional admissions prompt for UChicago applications, it would be...

Create your own NYT mini crossword! Bonus points if it contains obscure references to UChicago fun facts.

Economics and Mathematics/Public Policy/Psychology

Hello! I am a second-year from Dhaka, Bangladesh. I lived there till Grade 10 after which I went to an international boarding school in Armenia (UWC !) for Grades 11 and 12. I am currently on the South Asian Student Association (SASA) and International Student Organization (ISO) boards and I also tutor local school children as part of the Phoenix Tutoring RSO. My favorite book is probably The Outsiders which I read in Grade 6 and it changed my entire perspective on life. My favorite movie is Good Will Hunting because I am a sucker for wholesome movies about human psychology, the philosophy of life, etc.

CliftonStrengths Top 5: Achiever, Learner, Maximizer, Relator, Focus

MBTI: INFJ-A

Favorite study spot: Reg

If I could create my own optional admissions prompt for UChicago applications, it would be...

"The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind" - Bob Dylan, Blowin' In The Wind. What answer is blowing in the wind?

Major: Political Science Minors: Gender & Sexuality Studies and Education & Society

I'm from Bryant, Arkansas. I am the co-president of the RSO Bridge to College, a member of Women in Law, and I'm on the Entertainment Committee for Rickert House! My favorite book is A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara (please read it if you want to change your life forever). I am also a big fan of TikTok ASMR videos where they run over fruit and paintballs.

CliftonStrengths Top 5: Input, Positivity, Communication, Competition, Empathy

MBTI: ENTJ-A

Favorite study spot on campus: 3rd floor Wieboldt hallways

If I could create my own optional admissions prompt for UChicago applications, it would be… 

What new conspiracy theory would you push out to the world that you think could gain a significant following?

Public Policy

Hey, I'm Alondra, a second-year from Elizabeth, New Jersey. I'm an active member of MECHA, a political RSO on campus, Women & Youth Supporting Each Other (WYSE), and New Americans UChicago (NAUC). My favorite book is The Little Prince for its nostalgia factor, and my favorite song is Pink Matter by Frank Ocean. 

MBTI: ENTJ-T

Favorite study spot on campus: Hallowed Grounds

If I could create my own optional admissions prompt for UChicago applications, it would be… 

If there was an opportunity to relive, on a gamble, either one of the best moments of your life or one of the worst moments, would you take the opportunity and why?

Pickleball Lover. Sunset Enjoyer. Occasional Reader. (Scythe by Neal Shusterman!)

Favorite study spot on campus: Harper Cubicles

If I could create my own optional admissions prompt for UChicago applications, it would be… 

Calvin from Calvin and Hobbes once said: Sometimes, I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us. What would it take for them to contact us?

Critical Race and Ethnic Studies

Bronx, NYC African Dance, Voyage College Church Favorite Song: The Same by Madison Rynn Ward Favorite Book Series: Narnia

CliftonStrengths Top 5: Connectedness. Input, Communication, Woo, Activator

MBTI: ENFJ-T

Favorite study spot: 

Eckhardt Research Center 5th Floor

If I could create my own optional admissions prompt for UChicago applications, it would be...

Redesign an animal and explain why it would be beneficial for the environment.

CEGU major, focus in Environmental Humanities

Hello!! I am a second-year from Ardmore, Pennsylvania ("outside Philadelphia"). I'm on the board of UChicago's Ethics Bowl (philosophical debate but with better vibes) and Phoenix Farms (the gardening and beekeeping group ��), and I am also involved with Gateway to the Great Outdoors. I spend a lot of my time listening to music and podcasts—my favorite artist is Mitski and I'm a big fan of the City Cast Chicago daily news podcast.

CliftonStrengths Top 5: Input, Connectedness, Intellection, Relator, Learner

MBTI: INFJ-T

Favorite study spot: Harper Cafe

If I could create my own optional admissions prompt for UChicago applications, it would be...

There is a word in Tagalog, "gigil", that describes an overwhelming and barely contained feeling of excitement, usually characterized by the joyful urge to squeeze something cute, or an immense reaction of anger. Describe the intersection of two very different emotions.

Economics

I'm from Toronto, Canada, but I have also lived for a few years in Beijing and Vancouver. I am an Oral Advocate on the UChicago Moot Court team and a member of the Taiwanese American Students Association. In my free time, I enjoy playing the piano, playing basketball, running, biking, and swimming. I'm really into jazz, hip-hop, and rap; some of my favourite songs are Menthol by Isaiah Rashad, and amari by J. Cole.

CliftonStrengths Top 5: Harmony, Relator, Developer, Futuristic, Belief

MBTI: ENTJ-T

Favorite study spot: Keller House Lounge

If I could create my own optional admissions prompt for UChicago applications, it would be...

The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows defines "Sonder" as the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own. Add a word to the dictionary to describe an oddly specific feeling.

Public Policy, MADD

Helloooooooo!!! My name is Daniela. I'm from Los Angeles, CA. I'm an RA for Chenn House, and am actively apart of MUNUC, OLAS, and COUP. I like movies that make me cry.

CliftonStrengths Top 5: Adaptability, Empathy, Includer, Restorative, Arranger

MBTI: ENFP-T

Favorite study spot: CLI with Chrit <3

If I could create my own optional admissions prompt for UChicago applications, it would be...

If you could fuse yourself with one object what would it be and why?

Economics & Law, Letters, and Society

I'm a freshman at the college who is prospectively going to be studying economics and law, letters, and society. I am from Istanbul, Turkey but was born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and grew up in 6 countries. Outside of class I am involved in an AI start-up, assisting in financial and legal matters. I also love to watch movies in my free time and my favorite movie is Whiplash (2014).

CliftonStrengths Top 5: Strategic, Arranger, Individualization, Ideation, Futuristic

MBTI: ENTJ

Favorite study spot on campus: Woodlawn West Commons

If I could create my own optional admissions prompt for UChicago applications, it would be… 

"I like cooking my family and pets." We all know punctuation is important through this classic example, but are there any instances where not using punctuation is more preferable?

Economics and Cognitive Science

Hi! I’m a first-year student from Istanbul, Turkey. I’m a member of the UChicago Behavioral Economics Association (UCBEA) and the Piano Program. My favorite book is The Master and Margarita, and my favorite movie is Whiplash. So here is an educated guess: I can’t pick a single favorite song, but I really enjoy jazz and classic rock. I like to stay active (even if I occasionally spend hours at a desk for shifts). I enjoy swimming, cardio, and pilates. Plus, I’m a big fan of peanut butter, anything blue, and sharks!

CliftonStrengths Top 5: Achiever, Relator, Individualization, Competition, Analytical

MBTI: INTJ

Favorite study spot on campus: Regenstein Library, Second Floor

If I could create my own optional admissions prompt for UChicago applications, it would be… 

Good morning! After a century of sleep, you wake up feeling well-rested. If you could ask just one question upon waking, what would it be, and to whom would you direct it?

Economics and Public Policy

Hi my name is Santi. Even though I was born and raised in Cuenca-Ecuador, I spent my highschool days in Singapore. Right now I recreationally play table tennis (although used to do it professionally), I am part of BOLD and MUNIC as UChicago organisations; however, I am also volunteering at the Hyde Park Neighbourhood Club. My favourite show right now is "The Secret of the River," and it is hard to choose a favourite song, although Bad Bunny will definitely be my most liked artist. Lately, I have been reading "The Open Veins of Latin America" as I am deeply interested in the way in which the region has been influenced by outsiders. I extremely love traveling and have the goal to visit at least two new countries every year. 

MBTI: ENFJ-A

Favorite study spot on campus: Harper Cubicles

If I could create my own optional admissions prompt for UChicago applications, it would be… 

We always wonder if our major will strictly define the job in which we end up having for the rest of our days; however, many political scientists have become investment bankers, many physicists are now involved in politics and non-profits. Which do you think may be the most unexpected change in career and what skills from the major can be applied in this completely new job?

Economics

Hi, I'm from Istanbul, Turkey. In my free time I like to go to the gym, hang out with my friends and cycle. My favorite movie is probably the Godfather Part II. 

CliftonStrengths Top 5: Achiever, Realtor, Focus, Deliberative, Significance

MBTI: ISTP-A

Favorite study spot on campus: Reg cubicles 

If I could create my own optional admissions prompt for UChicago applications, it would be…

If you were teleported to the distant past how would you prove that you are from the future?

Data Science & Creative Writing

Cissy grew up in Shanghai, so she is always defeated by the Chicago winter (though snow excites her every time). Outside of class, Cissy is a part of MUNUC, UChicago high school Model UN conference, and spends all of her other time reading, cooking without recipes to varying success, and sometimes just listening to music and walking around. Her favorite book right now is Go Tell it on the Mountain by James Baldwin.

MBTI: INTJ-T

Favorite study spot on campus: A reg cubical

If I could create my own optional admissions prompt for UChicago applications, it would be…

If a Frenchman and an Englishman could go around the world in 80 days in the 19th century, you surely must be able to do better. What is something impressive that you could do with 80 days?