Loyola University Chicago Top Questions

The best thing I consider about my school is that Loyola University is very ethnically diverse. It's quite and experience to come from a community that has a caucasian prominence and all of the sudden move to such a culturally rich environment. I am fully taking advantage of the gift of diversity that Loyola University has offered me and am loving being able to learn about all of these new cultures and have friends from different backgrounds. I think having cultural diversity in a school really enhances a students worldly perspective: I know it did for me!

I think the best thing about Loyola University Chicago is that it allows me to take many different types of classes and still graduate on time, especially with the academic advising. The location is also very important to me because it is very fun to be in the city of Chicago with lots of things to do and get involved in such as different city festivals or the AIDS walk.

Loyola has the most convenient campus I have ever experienced. For a major university with over 15,000 students, the campus is very consolidated. From one side to the next, it normally takes me only five minutes to walk all the way across. Also, we are only a 30 minute train ride from downtown Chicago, making internships, auditions, part-time jobs, and weekend fun and shopping very accessible. The mood of campus is incredibly welcoming, from the beautiful lake to the Welcome Week committee. Loyola accomodates every students needs in its size, location, and student activities, especially for new freshman.

Loyola really gives back to the city. There are countless organizations dedicated to doing community service in Chicago and students are even required to take a service class to graduate. The students at Loyola are very fortunate to have the chance to go there and it only seems fitting that they should help out those in the community. The city is our campus, the university is completely integrated in the city, so in return we do service to help improve the city. Loyola's goal is to "educate the mind, body, and soul" and with service that is accomplished.

Loyola University in Chicago has a great family feel to it. All the students are very welcoming and helpful. This is really important in a school because it makes students feel at home and accepted. I believe that this family touch at Loyola allows many alumni to return and support students. The alumni not only help in aid but also give students the opportunity to unite with the real world by giving students insight on what Loyola has helped them achieve and also the alumni spread the word on their occupations.

I consider the Catholic and Jesuit tradition to be the best part of Loyola University Chicago. Not only does this create a challenging and rewarding educational experience, but it also aides in the tight-knit community aspect. Everyone that attends Loyola is not just a student, but a member of the Loyola family.

I like the faculty. They are generally very helpful and want to see you succeed.

The academic opportunities are really strong at my school with alot of research opportunities. I think that's really important in order to continue your education past the undergraduate level, so I think that's the best thing about my school.

Loyola provides a sense of community in a big city. Being so small it is easier to meet people and connect. This school is not focused on drinking and provides plent of opportunities for students who do not drink.

Personally, the best thing about my school is the organ. I'm not a music major or minor yet I am allowed to continue my lessons indefinitely and I can continue to pursue my music interests. It is a beautiful, brand -spanking new instrument and is such a joy to play on.