Loyola University Chicago Top Questions

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Adam

Loyola is a great school. I'd recommend it to anyone. I am not a college town guy. I love the city and the busyness. I like to take the train to the downtown campus in the mornings. I feel like my life is starting, and I don't have to wait four years to begin. If the city isn't for you, then Loyola can still be the right place because Lakeshore Campus is pretty much a real campus, not like DePaul which is pretty much a neighborhood. At Loyola you get the best of both worlds, College campus and City campus. The atmosphere is really welcoming and you will become a great person here.

Kristen

Don't stay at home just to be with a friend or a boyfriend. Because despite what people usually say, long distance relationships CAN work. Plus, you need to get away to do things on your own. It is the greatest when you have time to think and you remember that you've got someone so crazy in love with you back home, and you've still got a bunch of people where you currently are that are great friends too.

Sandra

I hate Loyola... OK maybe not totally but please be smart about going here for your undergrad. Nowadays an undergrad degree is regarded as a mere general education degree that's equivalent of a high school diploma in the past. I feel Loyola has presented me with a well rounded education but if I had to do it over, would I? Probably not. I would rather have chosen more a college town and I really wish I had experienced that. The city life is too hectic with the parking tickets, crime, the stench of the red line train, the mean people out of the street; somedays, I just want to spit in the factes of all Loyola adminstration for lieing to me about how great this school is. DON'T be fooled by the glitz and glamor, you won't experience half of the buildings because most classes are in Damen hall, and it literally smells like urine near the 9th and 10th floor. I owe about $120,000 in debt after my 4 yrs of UNDERGRAD degree; can you imagine the amount of debt I will be in after law school...think about it. The decisions and major you choose at 17 or 18 affect you for the REST OF YOUR LIFE.

Evelynn

This is a Catholic Jesuit University, therefore, don't expect to have your boyfriend from UIC sleeping over every other night! You may be an adult under the law but unless your boyfriend goes to this school, (ehm, unlikely), you will probably be sleeping alone! That was a big misconception about college expectations. First of all, you have a roommate and you must be considerate of their comfort, and second of all, you really don't have time to worry about guests!

Parker

If I had to do it all over again, would I choose Loyola? I like my life here in Chicago and at Loyola (the people I have met, the activities I participate in) but none of it should credit the school itself. I like my life here because I made it that way. I do not think I would chose Loyola again for reasons of the school and because I know myself better.

Tosha

Loyola has been a great place for me! My freshman year has been a blast!

Kim

Overall, my first semester at Loyola sucked. I was betrayed by the first friends I made, I wasn't doing well in my classes, my roommate was the grossest person on planet earth, and I was homesick. Basically, I was ready to transfer. Second semester was completely different. I met a lot of amazing people, went to a lot of concerts, got a new roommate, and loved downtown. Everyone needs to stick around for a whole year to see how great Loyola can be if you meet the right people and take advantage of everything Chicago has to offer.

Leah

I came here mostly because it's in Chicago and had a good anthro department, the anthro department is falling apart, but chicago is still here. Don't worry though, they aren't at all frivolous with you're tuition money, 12 LCD TVs that are so high up no one can read the information on them are totally worth it, yet there's a broken sink and toilet in my bathroom...

Kelsey

go loyola

Chelsea

Every school has its ups and downs, but ultimately, you have to make the decision that's right for you. If you're looking for a smaller, private school, but love the idea of living in a big city, then this could definitely be the school for you!