Student Staff & Employment Opportunities

Major: 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?

Major: Economics and Mathematics/Public Policy/Psychology

Hello! I am a fourth-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?

Major: 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?

Major: English and Political Science

Hello! I'm Cora, a second year studying English and Political Science. I am from Greenville, IL, a small town a few hours south of Chicago. I am extremely passionate about film, and in my free time you can catch me volunteering at Doc Films or spending the evening at a theater with some friends. I also love to travel, try new restaurants and cuisines, and read. 

Favorite study spot on campus: either Booth or the ISAC reading room

MBTI: ENFJ

If I could create my own optional admissions prompt for UChicago applications, it would be...
A single film scene can feel entirely different depending on who directs it, edits it, or even composes it. Tell us about a moment, idea, or question from your life that would change dramatically if reimagined in another form. 

Major: Data Science

Hello! I am a senior at the University of Chicago studying Data Science and Media Arts and Design. I’m originally from Seoul, Korea, but grew up and graduated from high school in Taipei, Taiwan. On campus, I am also involved with the Taiwanese American Student Association, Phoenix Sustainability Initiative, and Dear Asian Youth. In my free time, I enjoy curating playlists, digital gardening, and trying new restaurants or cafes.

MBTI: INFJ-A

Favorite study spot on campus: Logan Center

If I could create my own optional admissions prompt for UChicago applications, it would be…
create a piece of artwork that represents your background or anything you want to say about who you are!

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.

Religious Studies

Hi! My name is Dani(ela). I was born and attended high school in Laredo, Texas…but live in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico (let’s go border kids). Outside of the SAC, I am involved in MUNUC, ChoMUN, and make jewelry for my small business ranita (with my roommate and co-worker Ro)(shameless plug). Working on the divinity school archetype, I like to read apocryphal gospels, analyze iconography, and answer my friend’s questions about Catholicism (I went hard on Conclave period). Come visit, and ask me about your RSO packages, even if I’m having my lunch from Noodles Etc.

ClifftonStrenghts Top 5: Context, Communication, Connectedness, Consistency and Significance.

MBTI: INFJ

Favorite Study Spot: Seminary Co-op, at the very back.

If I could create my own optional admissions prompt for UChicago applications, it would be...
The Muratorian Canon declared all books of the New Testament, minus Hebrews, James, 1 and 2 Peter and 3 John were the biblical canon. Eventually as time went on, other councils came up with the current biblical canon of today. If you could create or change the canon of any franchise (MCU, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, etc), what would it be?

Chemistry, minor in Visual Arts
 

Hi! I'm a fourth year from Miami, Florida but I was born in Tokyo (fun fact). On campus, I am a tour guide (say hello if you see me!), editor for the UChicago Law Magazine, and a part of MUNUC. I also do research in the Anderson Group on campus. During my free time, I like to make jewelry, paint, and drink coffee! My favorite book is 1984 by George Orwell, my favorite movie is V for Vendetta, and my favorite thing to talk about is sharks!

MBTI: ENFJ-A

Favorite study spot: GCIS, 3rd floor

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

Oreo might have just been named because the two o's represent the cookies, and "re" is a portion of the word "cream." Pick any brand name (existing or not) and tell us its origin!

Sociology and Global Studies

Hello!! I am a second-year from Lancaster, Ohio (near Columbus). I work for the Neighborhood Schools Program, am a member of the Society of International Relations and MUNUC, and I play lots of intramurals with my friend group. I am also an RDA this year (go Woodlawn West!!) I love studying outside and listening to folksy music, and when I’m home, I love going for runs/walks with my dog named Rosie (she’s a whoodle)!

Favorite Study Spot: either the ISAC library or the duck pond when the weather is nice

 

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

Education is a delicacy that many of us take for granted. From kindergarten to grad school, our education totally changes who we are and how we see the world. Talk about one pivotal moment in your educational career that changed had a life changing impact on you. 

Political Science, minor in REES

I was born in Phoenix AZ, however, both of my parents immigrated to the US from Serbia, so I consider myself Serbian-American! I have a huge love for the Balkans: the culture, history, etc. But more generally, I love reading, exploring new music, and getting to know people! By far my fav study spot is Plein Air Cafe, but if not there, the stacks in the Reg are also great.

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

One of the crowning jewels of Chicago is the wonderful Art Institute of Chicago, which cycles through different temporary exhibitions dedicated to various artists (though most are created posthumously by an art curator). If you had the opportunity to curate an exhibit about yourself, what would it look like? What period of your life would it present? What objects would you include? What would be the flow of the room? 

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?