Loyola University Chicago Top Questions

I have meet new people, travel to different places, learned extrodanary facts, and experience so much.

When I entered college as a freshman, I thought I knew exactly what I wanted to be when I "grew" up - a child psychologist. However, had it not been for the numerous new opportunities I experienced and the diverse groups of students I encountered, I do not think I would be the person that I am today. While volunteering in the pediatric emergency room at the Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt University during my sophomore year, I was inspired to pursue a career in nursing. I had never been a volunteer in the emergency room before so this experience changed my life - I knew my passion was in nursing when I saw how empathetic the nurses were and the positive impact they had on their patients. Likewise, had it not been for the Jesuit requirements at Loyola, I would never have been exposed to certain disciplines, such as philosophy and the arts. I never thought I would enjoy the subject of philosophy, but after taking a few classes for my Loyola core requirements, I realized I actually wanted to minor in philosophy! These experiences have truly shaped me into the person I am today, something I am forever grateful for.

During my first year of college, I chose to attend Southern Illinois University at Carbondale which is five hours away. Aside from being homesick, I learned it was a great challenge of responsibility. Being so far away from home encouraged me to gain some independence and of coure, responsibility. Personally, thats a life long gift and I'm glad that I chose to take that route while attending my first year of college. Being inside of the classroom, however, has been most valuable. The first day of walking inside of a college classroom is a little unpredictable. The social aspect is what intrigues me the most. Its great to have that social relationship with instructors as well as fellow peers. As cliché as it may sound, the true value of college is the fact that each student has a shot of becoming a more well rounded individual. Thats has become my reason for attending college and encouraging anyone else to attend as well!!!

The location and oppurtunities that my school has offered me has made me prepared enough to expand my mind to its utmost level and skills. The values rubbed off on me will stay with me throughout my proffesional life,

Attending Loyola University has proven valuable in both the long term and the short term. Always under the impression that I would become a doctor one day, my recent transition to a pre-law track was no easy decision. Loyola has provided me with the reassurance that I can major in any of its programs and expect to suceed. The teachers are available and willing to provide their expertise and share with their students the resources they have obtained through their own experinces. They have already taught me so much and many have mentored me both through discussion and lessons I have recieved in class. Not only has Loyola benefitted me by helping me solidify my direction in the future it really carries through on its promise to turn us into sucessful individuals by increasing our knowledge of the world and make informed choices. The required CORE and UNIV classes have helped us learn to utilize the resources the location of the school offers us and to prepare to interact in a professional and respectful manner that will continue to land us and help us form connections that we may one day pass on as our teachers do for us.

I have a taken on more responsibilities which have affected my curricular and personal life, this has enabled me to manage myself more efficently. Also, i have learned a lot about the City of Chicago, its rich heritage and culture really bring out the beauty of it. The diverse nature of the University is representative of the population of the city that surrounds it, which has helped me become a more educated and accepting person.

I have learned a lot of valuable information about my field of study. I feel that in my science courses the teachers have excelled at explaining and teaching new information. It has been valuable to attend this university because it has taught me a lot about myself and my expectations in life. I have realized I want to be a nurse and have found a passion for it at this university.

So far, my college experience has been incredible. I have taken classes with great professors who are masters of their fields. They have given me knowledge and advice that I would have never been able to attain on my own. In addition to skilled professors, I have met great friends who encourage me to me to be the best I can be academically, professionally, socially and spiritually. Both the professors and friends that I have come to know challenge me to think outside of the box and always have an open mind. I have also been given once in a life time opportunities throughout my college career that I am thankful for. My sophmore year, I was able to travel to Mexico with one of my social work classes to work with women and children who have been victims of domestic violence. This spring, I will be traveling to New Orleans with my sorority and Habitat forHumanity to help rebuild houses that were destroyed by Hurrican Katrina in 2005. These experiences, along with future ones unknown to me at this time, are priceless. I am so grateful for everything that college has given me.

My college experience has been invaluable to me and my family because it taught all of us the value of a degree. I was fortunate that right after high school, my parents found a way to help me attend my first year at Loyola. However, financial aid dried up and I was forced to go to work and to try and pursue my degree on a part time basis. I was not as successful then and soon marriage, children and relatives were more important than a degree. However, the husband that was once important has since moved on and the children are getting ready for college themselves and my degree was still incomplete. I decided to go back to Loyola to pursue my dream of becoming a licensed Actuary. I now have another 1 1/2 years under my belt, all with straight A's, and my children couldn't be prouder of me. They have seen the sacrifices I've made and the lengths I've gone to for this degree and it has left an indelible impression on their characters. I know they will learn from my mistakes and get their degree first.

I chose my college because it fit me perfectly. Loyola was in a city and its campus was not too big nor too small. It felt right for me to be there. Although I wonder if I should have picked a different college, I do not regret my decision at all. Out of my college experience, I made some life long friends and experienced such a diverse college life. I learned so much from other people about their cultural heritages and different ways of life. I feel that is one of the most important things to learn--other cultures different from your own. Loyola and the city of Chicago is extremely diverse and that gives students the opportunity to open up their minds and learn something new everyday. My freshman year of college was full of learning--not only from my classes and professors, but from other students, roommates, and classmates. Going outside your norm and exposing yourself to a a different environment gives you more insight on life and more opportunity to learn and I feel that you cannot get an experience like that unless you attend college.