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Via the LA Times, ApplyWise has put together a fun list of the top five colleges you’ll want to check out that give the most realistic Harry Potter architectural experience.
Topping the list is the University of Chicago; here’s what the article had to say about this gorgeous campus:
The University of Chicago has got Hogwarts written all over it, not least of all in its majestic dining center, Hutchinson Hall, which just so happens to be a replica of Oxford’s Christ Church (the same used in the Harry Potter films). This striking architectural similarity, coupled with the school’s gargoyle gothic facades, is sure to ring any Harry Potter fan’s bell. So, too, is the university’s residential system, which was first introduced at English universities like Cambridge and Oxford (undoubtedly an inspiration for Hogwarts’s four houses). The University of Chicago’s 38 “Houses” have distinct personalities and traditions. Each has its own house councils, tables, and sports teams. As if that weren’t enough, the University’s seal sports a phoenix, a common image throughout the Harry Potter series, and one that would make Dumbledore proud.
I’ve actually been to this university and it’s true – the architecture IS very reminiscent of Harry Potter. Would this be an influence for you in your college decision making process?
Architecture certainly wouldn’t affect my decision when applying for university, but it would be pretty cool to go to a uni that looked like Hogwarts.
I’m pretty sure some parts of the University of Sydney (Australia) looks a lot like Hogwarts.