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26 Jan 2007, 16:13

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Within walking distance I can't think of anything. I'm not sure there is anything within walking distance. Why stay down there anyway?

I can think of a reason ... no car...
but I am FROM hyde park and i say get something downtown/near south and cab it :lol:

LOL

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27 Jan 2007, 11:00

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rhyme wrote:

Within walking distance I can't think of anything. I'm not sure there is anything within walking distance. Why stay down there anyway?

I can think of a reason ... no car...
but I am FROM hyde park and i say get something downtown/near south and cab it :lol:

LOL

thx everyone, I was hoping I wouldn't have to think about getting to the interview, by staying close to the campus. oh well

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Updated on: 27 Jan 2007, 15:43

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27 Jan 2007, 13:19

Nsentra wrote:

rhyme wrote:

Einstein06 wrote:

rhyme wrote:

Within walking distance I can't think of anything. I'm not sure there is anything within walking distance. Why stay down there anyway?

I can think of a reason ... no car...
but I am FROM hyde park and i say get something downtown/near south and cab it :lol:

LOL

thx everyone, I was hoping I wouldn't have to think about getting to the interview, by staying close to the campus. oh well

The way I considered hotels for pricing is, aka dont think of only the stay price... think it in combined -

airport - hotel price to drive
hotel - school price to drive
school to airport price to drive

you will soon figure out that if the hotel is asking 120$ per night, but if they have free airport pick and drop.. the price is worth it, when planning to stay in a 60$ motel

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27 Jan 2007, 15:01

You can stay at a place near the Metra Electric main line (including downtown).

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27 Jan 2007, 15:44

willget800 wrote:

Nsentra wrote:

rhyme wrote:

Einstein06 wrote:

rhyme wrote:

Within walking distance I can't think of anything. I'm not sure there is anything within walking distance. Why stay down there anyway?

I can think of a reason ... no car...
but I am FROM hyde park and i say get something downtown/near south and cab it :lol:

LOL

thx everyone, I was hoping I wouldn't have to think about getting to the interview, by staying close to the campus. oh well

The way I considered hotels for pricing is, aka dont think of only the stay price... think it in combined -

airport - hotel price to drive
hotel - school price to drive
school to airport price to drive

you will soon figure out that if the hotel is asking 120$ per night, but if they have free airport pick and drop.. the price is worth it, when planning to stay in a 60$ motel

you're right, but I was more concerned with traffic

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27 Jan 2007, 17:22

Just leave early enough to be safe. Taint hard.

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27 Jan 2007, 17:52

Try this ->

I think as they say, you can cab it from anywhere there.. they also might have free shuttle!

https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/level2.asp?id=55

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28 Jan 2007, 09:22

If you are looking to stay somewhere convienent, check out Best Western River north (thats well located), Embassy Suites (better location, but a bit more $), the Omni, the Talbott, are also good choices - none of these are near campus, and area all a good $30 cab ride or so, but they are in the heart of the city, and you'll actually have something to do at night if you want.

When are you coming? Wanna grab a drink?

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28 Jan 2007, 14:40

rhyme wrote:

If you are looking to stay somewhere convienent, check out Best Western River north (thats well located), Embassy Suites (better location, but a bit more $), the Omni, the Talbott, are also good choices - none of these are near campus, and area all a good $30 cab ride or so, but they are in the heart of the city, and you'll actually have something to do at night if you want.

When are you coming? Wanna grab a drink?

Thanks Rhyme, I will look into these hotels. Should I wear a tie with school colors or too tacky?

I am flying in on Feb. 18th (sun.) @ MDW, interview on Monday (prez. day). I would love to meet up on sunday if that's ok day for you.

willget800, what day is your interview on?

On Feb. 11-12 I will drive up to Tuck and use that visit/interview as my warm-up. I haven't decided if I will apply late round to Tuck yet or wait for next year.

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28 Jan 2007, 14:43

my interview is on feb 12th...

I am still debating whether to live in my cousin's home (45 mins away) from GSB vs a hotel near GSB

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Updated on: 28 Jan 2007, 16:54

Nsentra wrote:

rhyme wrote:

If you are looking to stay somewhere convienent, check out Best Western River north (thats well located), Embassy Suites (better location, but a bit more $), the Omni, the Talbott, are also good choices - none of these are near campus, and area all a good $30 cab ride or so, but they are in the heart of the city, and you'll actually have something to do at night if you want.

When are you coming? Wanna grab a drink?

Thanks Rhyme, I will look into these hotels. Should I wear a tie with school colors or too tacky?

I am flying in on Feb. 18th (sun.) @ MDW, interview on Monday (prez. day). I would love to meet up on sunday if that's ok day for you.

willget800, what day is your interview on?

On Feb. 11-12 I will drive up to Tuck and use that visit/interview as my warm-up. I haven't decided if I will apply late round to Tuck yet or wait for next year.

I would skip the school color attempt... just wear something that looks good.

I can do something Feb 18th if you'd like - I'll have to check my calendar, but im pretty sure its open. Drop me a PM and we can plan.

Originally posted by rhyme on 28 Jan 2007, 16:52.
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28 Jan 2007, 16:53

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my interview is on feb 12th...

I am still debating whether to live in my cousin's home (45 mins away) from GSB vs a hotel near GSB

I wouldnt stay near the GSB...... not that much to do. Stay downtown and have a chance to experience chicago.

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