Loyola University Chicago Top Questions

If you are from another state and you go home and say you're at Loyola, people either highly respect you, or do not know the school existed. The friends you make freshman year, you will still be friends with by your final year. It's a big campus, but not really. You have to work hard to be able to play hard. You can find your niche basically anywhere; Loyola is very diverse. There were a few things I kept in mind as I took my college tour. I was a little timid, with it being my first time away from home and not knowing anyone. I was also a little intimidated by all the college kids walking around and just the area. But when it came down to it, you need to evaluate how you will be in 4 years, not just not right now. Everyone changes, a lot, in college. Is this where you want and who you want to be in 4 years? It's really important to think of your future and your life at college. You are about to experience things only you know about, and somethings that no one can describe to you until you've experienced them for yourself. Good Luck!!!

Loyola is just the right size for a student that doesn't want to be lost in a crowd but also doesn't want to know every single person in the school. The administration only listens to the students when it wants to, but overall they do keep us safe and do give us quite a few amenities. Their club sports are really strong even though the money and the field space they give us doesn't reflect that. Loyola is the type of school that needs proactive students because since we do not have a lot of team spirit, students really need to go looking for friends. Friends don't find them.

Loyola is a great city school. Located on the north-side of Chicago, its kind of in a deteriorating neighborhood (Roger's Park), but that can give you street cred... Campus is pretty safe however. There are tons of things to do around Campus also there is the L stop really close to the campus making the entire city your playground. The U-Pass is a great tool for exploration. It comes with tuition and you get full use of the CTA, Chicago Transit Authority (trains and busses). The school has many programs to be a part of, and its a pretty good size. The faith aspect is awesome here. It welcomes all faiths, but at the same time no authority forces Mass attendance, or to worship at all. Basically, its here for the taking if you're interested in developing that aspect of your life - which I recommend.

The size of Loyola is just right. People look at me in a very good way when I tell them I attend Loyola. Loyola doesnt have a really good campus life especially downtown campus. Lake Shore is ok but not in a great neighborhood

Get off campus! Especially in August and September there are a ton of festivals and events to check out downtown. They're so much fun, the weather is perfect, and everything is either free to get in or very cheap!

Loyola is beautiful. Everyone tells you that you'll just know that it is the right school for you once you start your first year. You'll just know.... I was afraid I wouldn't 'just know' and I would have some doubts about it. But it turns out that they were right. I just know that this is the right place for me. I'm 15 minutes from downtown Chicago. I love the campus, because you feel at home here. I can't say it will be the right school for whoever is reading this, but I can say that once you come and at least look at it, you'll just know if it is meant for you.

Loyola is a great university that allows you have to have Chicago at your fingertips. While we all have our complaints (the administration does not always listen to what the students REALLY want) we are all here because we like it. People feel free to express their opinions about whatever they choose; a new anti-racism group (ARM) has recently formed and they have been doing great at bringing awareness to everyone in the Loyola community. And nothing beats Hamilton's right down the street...everyone should go there before they're 21. Loyola and Hamilton's are practically synonymous.

If you're not white, narrow minded Republican then you'll never get heard in Loyola. The asian students here think they fit in but really, they only hang out amongst themselves. Being a lacto-veg Buddhist/Hindu student, I've heard numerous professors(PLSC and PSYC) say several offensive things. I hate John Williams, they hire the most bigoted right winged and religiously conservative faculty.

It's size is just right. Loyola spends alot more money fixing up the campus and its lakefront property so that new undergrads are lured in by its plush green lawns and the lake view that's hindered by buildings...honestly, the students don't get to enjoy the lake as much as they should because of the numerous construction projects. Loyola's money hungry, at every chance they get they take your money and stinge on giving students above and beyond than expected. There is no damn college town. The students rely on the "L" train. Actually, most Loyolans don't step out of the small confounds of Loyola. Rogers Park is a nice mix of ethnicities; however, it is an urban community so life is pretty hectic. Evanston's right near by so that's a fun hip town to hang out in. There's almost no sense of school pride because Loyola ignores commuters. Almost no hangout lounge exist except in Zips lounge...which is pretty small and crowded. There's no cafes or food shops within the campus. Damen's escalators are ALWAYS broken and when classes require climbing up to the 8th floor amidst the crowd, it's untolerable. The snack shop has a line out to the door...where are they going to put classes when the knock this building down? Who knows? The full time faculty RARELY teaches the undergrad classes; seriously, the graduate students teach 85{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the classes. It makes it harder to establish relationships with faculty members and in turn receive recommendations for Grad school or Law school. All in all, I feel like I made a pretty decision in terms of price and the availabilty of help. I remember my freshman year, I was so lost with what to do with the littles things. The dorms sucked!!! Mertz had the strictest policy; you can't have guest past 12am on Sunday..honestly, I think I can take care of myself without babysitters calling my room and fining me when in fact I paid $900 a month for a single room!

There are no guys here!!! If you're looking for a future husband look elsewhere because you will have a lot of competition. Plus, this is not a party school. It's more fun than being in the cornfields, you have the el stop right there, however, don't expect a wild night life.