A terrific destination for any intellectual. This world-renowned university hosts lectures and panels featuring some of the greatest minds across all disciplines, and during the school year the calendar is packed with engaging events at both the Hyde Park and downtown campuses. The university also operates several museums on the main campus, and is home to Doc Films, a top-notch film house with programming you can't get at your average multiplex. In addition to all of the available activities and resources, U of C is an absolutely beautiful campus. There is endless greenery and beautiful Gothic architecture that provokes comparisons to Cambridge and Oxford universities.