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Hardcore Curriculum: O-Week or Woe-Week?
The article examines O Week at UChicago as a liminal rite of passage shaped by sudden freedom, social pressure, romantic excitement and disorientation. It explores why first years may rush to form fri
By By Sadie Laurel · 2026-09-23T09:10:18.856Z
The article examines O Week at UChicago as a liminal rite of passage shaped by sudden freedom, social pressure, romantic excitement and disorientation. It explores why first years may rush to form friendships and relationships, then face consequences when academic routines return. Readers may continue for an insightful, humorous look at the emotional dynamics behind college’s first week.
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