Loyola University Chicago Top Questions

Recently, a security guard called a few Hispanic kids some racial slurs. Horrifying!

Loyola currently (Spring 2008) has a manageable population. They are pushing a big growth of each forthcoming freshman class to fund the gorwing university. I am not sure that Loyola has throughly thought out ways to grow in a sustainable way. Seems like we are just a few construction seasons away from all of our green space gone. But that may be one of the costs of going to school in the big city. I do applaud Loyola for building a second turf field just east of the largest freshman dorm, Mertz Hall, but then they do not allow organized activities on it - like practice of club sports teams. Loyola does not look kindly or help out club sports teams. And I frequently see the for-profit preschool kids running around on it. A sight that makes me smile as they run and play, but I wish the field would benefit the paying students more. Chicago is awesome. I would encourage anyone to come to Chicago in any capacity (whether through Loyola or not).

I love the campus and being really close to the city. Our campus is just the right size, not huge, but not so tiny that it gets boring. When I tell people I go to Loyola, they usually envy me for being in Chicago. Most frequent complaints are about cafeteria food, but I think thats just a part of college.

College in the Chicago, need I say more?

I love being at Loyola. I really believe this university does prepare its' students for life after college as well as gives them a great college experience. The faculty and staff are great, and it is really easy to meet other students, whether through classes, extracurricular activities, on-campus jobs, or at the many events that are held on campus. Loyola offers a community feel in which I felt right at home immediately. The classes are exceptional and the curriculum is diverse so that students receive a well-rounded education.

Loyola is a great school, and i have always felt at home. It combines old architecture with new, innovative buildings such as the new Info Commons. I believe the size is perfect, big enough to constantly meet new people, but not too big that the campus is unbearably large. With all of the construction plans for this coming summer and fall, the campus will be amazing. People think that i am very smart for going to loyola, and i think the administration is doing a great job. Big controversy--racist campus security. THere is a lot of school pride, but not much in relation to athletics.

I think Loyola is the perfect size for me. I didn't want to go to a small school where everyone knew everyone, and I was very intimidated by the large overrated State schools that all my friends went to. People are usually impressed when I tell them that I go to Loyola mostly because it is in Chicago and they are intimadated by living in the third largest city in America. What I find most frightening is all the crimes that take place in Rogers Park, and how many people get robbed and what not. Just last week a woman was hit and then run over by a car right in front of Campion on Sheridan Road. Stuff like that is very city-like and really opens up our eyes. I LOVE the new Information Commons building, it's pretty much my favorite place on campus because of it's beautiful view of Lake Michigan and how we can sit right by the windows and ready, study, or socialize.

Loyola won the NCAA basketball tournament in 1963 and they're still banking on that. There isn't a whole lot of school spirit, but some people get into it. Athletic events aren't really a big deal here, we don't even have a football team. The most recent controversy was over race, apparently some campus safety officers mistreated some minority students by making offensive comments, I don't know the whole story. Loyola housing is terrible for anyone who isn't a freshman. It's done on a lottery system and there really aren't enough dorms for everyone, even though freshmen and almost every sophomore must live on campus. Some people are still on a waiting list for housing, while others will, as a sophomore, have to get a freshman meal plan and continue eating in the dining halls while others have kitchens in their "apartments" (school provided). The good thing, however, is for those that did receive housing, the apartment style dorms are really nice and spacious.

Loyola is very diverse in culture. There are always things going on around campus to help everyone participate or get a feel for a different culture. This school is smaller than what I expected at first but is great to be at. People always think that you have to have so much money to go here. I spend my time in the Information Commons, however I do go everywhere and check out new places to dine and have fun with friends, but mostly its in the info commons. The most important part of Loyola would have to be meeting new people. There are always new people to meet in everyday college life. And I believe that this is due much to the size of the school.

Loyola's positives can not be summed up in one thing that is best. There are many great things about Loyola. The atmosphere. The people. The opportunities. All of the great things working together are what make loyola so great!