Chicago Class of 2014 Forum

[Knock]

How are you planning on getting to the law school and how long will that take?

I'm guessing this is where you become a big advocate for a free UPass for all Chicago students, eh?

Me or Sentry? I'm for it regardless of where I live.

Oh, that was actually directed at Sentry since Lakeview is so much further north. I'm a little ambivalent about the free UPass, so we'll have to see what they decide. I think no matter what we won't be having it this year, is what they said. Maybe 2012.

Hmm, I wonder if a current student could clarify the UPass situation. My host said he thought they would have it for next year. I really hope they do.

[trudat15]

Oh, that was actually directed at Sentry since Lakeview is so much further north. I'm a little ambivalent about the free UPass, so we'll have to see what they decide. I think no matter what we won't be having it this year, is what they said. Maybe 2012.

Thought there was some conflicting info on this one - one 1L said this year, another said 2012.
In any case, I hope they do it.

[WestOfTheRest]

Me or Sentry? I'm for it regardless of where I live.

Do you think it's even possible to find parking at the school on a daily basis?

From what I have heard, there is street parking available if you get there early in the morning, like 7:30. There is also a student lot you can buy a pass for but it's several blocks from the law school building and, as you'd expect, it's not cheap.

$70 a month isn't too unreasonable, I pay $5 a day right now, which comes out to around $100 a month.

[alphamoose]

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[trudat15]

Me or Sentry? I'm for it regardless of where I live.

Do you think it's even possible to find parking at the school on a daily basis?

Not sure I read in the Chicago discuss your law school thread there is a parking lot 2 blocks from the school which you can park in for somewhere in the ~$70 a month range. Otherwise you have to get there like before 8am to get a spot on the street.

But as far as the UPass, isn't that for the subway/L?

Think it's for anything CTA (buses and L - though we get 172/171 with our Uchi IDs anyways), but wont work with Metra. Not positive though

[Knock]

Me or Sentry? I'm for it regardless of where I live.

Do you think it's even possible to find parking at the school on a daily basis?

From what I have heard, there is street parking available if you get there early in the morning, like 7:30. There is also a student lot you can buy a pass for but it's several blocks from the law school building and, as you'd expect, it's not cheap.

$70 a month isn't too unreasonable, I pay $5 a day right now, which comes out to around $100 a month.

Yeah, makes sense. Where are you thinking about living? If we're in the same section you should give me rides to campus .

[Knock]

Me or Sentry? I'm for it regardless of where I live.

Do you think it's even possible to find parking at the school on a daily basis?

Not sure I read in the Chicago discuss your law school thread there is a parking lot 2 blocks from the school which you can park in for somewhere in the ~$70 a month range. Otherwise you have to get there like before 8am to get a spot on the street.

But as far as the UPass, isn't that for the subway/L?

Think it's for anything CTA (buses and L - though we get 172/171 with our Uchi IDs anyways), but wont work with Metra. Not positive though

Ooh that sounds even better. What's the difference between the L and the Metra?

[Xifeng]

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[WestOfTheRest]

Yeah, makes sense. Where are you thinking about living? If we're in the same section you should give me rides to campus .

If I come to Chicago I'll most likely be at regents. Although, as someone with a large background in finance, the idea of paying rent absolutely kills me. So if I'm there I will be there with my car and you'll likely get a ride.

[Knock]

If I come to Chicago I'll most likely be at regents. Although, as someone with a large background in finance, the idea of paying rent absolutely kills me. So if I'm there I will be there with my car and you'll likely get a ride.

Awesome. Now you have to come to Chi .

[Muenchen]

List of people interested in awesome furniture decorating?

Xifeng
Dany
alphamoose
afcanoe
JFo

I'll come and bring wine, but only if there's food and I don't have to participate in decorating but can just hang out. Deal?

[trudat15]

Ooh that sounds even better. What's the difference between the L and the Metra?

Metra is commuter train, not run by CTA. It's always on time and very clean. It reminded me of Amtrak a bit, but it's also pretty cheap (Mag Mile to Hyde Park was $2.50).
Took it a few times during ASW down to Hyde Park (it stops 6-7 blocks from the law school).

[WestOfTheRest]

Ooh that sounds even better. What's the difference between the L and the Metra?

Metra is commuter train, not run by CTA. It's always on time and very clean. It reminded me of Amtrak a bit, but it's also pretty cheap (Mag Mile to Hyde Park was $2.50).
Took it a few times during ASW down to Hyde Park (it stops 6-7 blocks from the law school).

Is it the double-decker train? I saw one while I was there, I didn't know what it was.

[WestOfTheRest]

If I come to Chicago I'll most likely be at regents. Although, as someone with a large background in finance, the idea of paying rent absolutely kills me. So if I'm there I will be there with my car and you'll likely get a ride.

Awesome. Now you have to come to Chi .

Now if only this decision wasn't so fucking difficult!

[Knock]

Ooh that sounds even better. What's the difference between the L and the Metra?

Metra is commuter train, not run by CTA. It's always on time and very clean. It reminded me of Amtrak a bit, but it's also pretty cheap (Mag Mile to Hyde Park was $2.50).
Took it a few times during ASW down to Hyde Park (it stops 6-7 blocks from the law school).

Ah I see. Too bad we can't get that too, but the bus and L should be enough for most of my transportation needs I think .

[trudat15]

Ooh that sounds even better. What's the difference between the L and the Metra?

Metra is commuter train, not run by CTA. It's always on time and very clean. It reminded me of Amtrak a bit, but it's also pretty cheap (Mag Mile to Hyde Park was $2.50).
Took it a few times during ASW down to Hyde Park (it stops 6-7 blocks from the law school).

Is it the double-decker train? I saw one while I was there, I didn't know what it was.

Yeah, I think it's double decker. The top level seemed really small (I normally just sat at the first seat I saw on the first level).

Ah I see. Too bad we can't get that too, but the bus and L should be enough for most of my transportation needs I think .

Again, I'm not 100% sure UPASS would get both, but I thought I read that it would do anything the CTA runs. I had day CTA passes during my time in Chicago, and they worked on both as well.

EDIT: Looks like it does include all buses and L. And that every other school in Chicago is already on board:
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[afcanoe]

List of people interested in awesome furniture decorating?

Xifeng
Dany
alphamoose
afcanoe
JFo

I'll come and bring wine, but only if there's food and I don't have to participate in decorating but can just hang out. Deal?

As long as you bring the libations, I'm fine with that. Also, I can likely promise some delicious baked goods.

[Sentry]

Get to school via train and bus should take about an hour each way. Very much in favor of the upass.

[Muenchen]

List of people interested in awesome furniture decorating?

Xifeng
Dany
alphamoose
afcanoe
JFo

I'll come and bring wine, but only if there's food and I don't have to participate in decorating but can just hang out. Deal?

As long as you bring the libations, I'm fine with that. Also, I can likely promise some delicious baked goods.

I'll be sure to bring a nice bottle or two of Riesling or Pinot Noir. I'd love some cupcakes to go along with it

[Ghost]

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[afcanoe]

List of people interested in awesome furniture decorating?

Xifeng
Dany
alphamoose
afcanoe
JFo

I'll come and bring wine, but only if there's food and I don't have to participate in decorating but can just hang out. Deal?

As long as you bring the libations, I'm fine with that. Also, I can likely promise some delicious baked goods.

I'll be sure to bring a nice bottle or two of Riesling or Pinot Noir. I'd love some cupcakes to go along with it

Good choices. How do you feel about red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting?

[Muenchen]

Good choices. How do you feel about red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting?

Your offer is accepted. We have a deal!

[alphamoose]

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[sarahlawg]

Good choices. How do you feel about red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting?

I'm a fan of all cupcakes and want in!

[afcanoe]

Good choices. How do you feel about red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting?

Oh my goodness. Please make me these.

Well, you are clearly included in the furniture construction & bedazzlement party, so red velvet cupcakes you shall have.

Good choices. How do you feel about red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting?

I'm a fan of all cupcakes and want in!

As far as I'm concerned, making cupcakes isn't worth the trouble unless I'm making a lot. Now you just have to make sure that Muenchen brings enough wine...