Loyola University Chicago Top Questions

What should every freshman at Loyola University Chicago know before they start?

Monica

for students searching for the university that would be the best the decision has to be 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} theirs. Don't let your parents, friends or boyfrien decide for you, but do listen to everyones input. Dont be afraid to go far from home and be on your own, going out of state and living on your on for the first time at a young age is one of the most liberating things. Learning responsibility is important before one leaves for college, because parents aren't there to cook or do laundry, learn a few of those things before you leave. Make sure you visit the campus of the school that you are considering because facilities make a major difference. Parents, you have to let your children go, dont hinder them by trying to keep them close to home and if they go away dont guilt trip them. Being far away from parents makes you miss them more, so you will become more appreciated! students need to make the most of their experience by getting to know everyone in their dorm and joining all groups and clubs that they were apart of in high school or expand and do something new

Cortney

Make sure you make pick the right school for you. Its the most important decision of your life.

David

It's all about what you make out of it.

Brittany

Parents and students need to examine any areas of interest prior to finding a school. Had I known I wanted to major in business, I would have made my college search more oriented to great business schools. Luckily for me, my school just happened to have a great business (accounting) program in a major city of commerce. Students and parents should also consider the location of colleges. It was not obvious to me until senior year (when I started applying for jobs) that there is a likely chance that the student will find employment near or around their college campus (or hometown). It is very important to be satisfied in the college location because there is a great chance that life will continue in the same area/region several years after college. Lastly, it is very important to plan finances ahead of time. There is no worse burden than financial uncertainty; the college student should be focused on school alone. It is very difficult to juggle school and finances (through a full- or part-time job). Proper planning will ensure financial peacefulness for both the parents and student. All considerations above will help reveal the most fitting schools for students.

Matt

When looking at potential schools for one's secondary education it is vital that the student first tour the school. This way the potential student is able to gain a better understanding of the different types of students that attend that school, as well as the overall atmosphere of the school and surrounding campus. While making sure that ones academic needs are fulfilled is most important; it is equally important that the student is able to feel comfortable in his or her new learning environment. Many students neglect touring their school of choice before making their selection, and once there, some realize that their top choice may not have been the correct one. A lot of time and effort can be saved if one were to first take a tour of the school. One should know as much about his or her choice as he or she possibly can. Choosing the right school is important because it will impact one for the next two to four years of one's life.

Gabriel

Find colleges that offer what you want to study and narrow it down by size and location. Once you have it narrowed down, visit the campuses during a time when students are there. Meet students and professors in the area you want to study, and bring some questions so you can get a feel for the department. Talk to students in a casual setting, not tour guides and that sort of thing, to get a more accurate reading of what life is like at each college you visit. Here's the best advice I can give you: as long as there is nothing that you absolutely hate about a college you visit, if everything else fits (price, location, etc.), go for it. It may seem strange and unfamiliar now, but it will become your home soon enough, as long as you let it. Don't stay cooped up in your room! College can be a blast; just go out and enjoy yourself. College is the time to challenge yourself and try new things, don't let yourself miss a single opportunity to expand your horizons. Good luck!

Tiffany

Make sure you do your research and weigh all the options. Look at what the school has to offer, especially in terms of what you want to study and what you want to do as a career. Get involved and make the most of the experience!

Evan

find the right place!

Caitrin

make sure you visit the school first

Patrick

College is a mixture of academics, fun, learning, friends, and pretty much life. Although academics are important, the college experience as a whole are far more important to college, which includes everything from dating to career work to learning to friends to partying. All of these things comprise all of our lives and its unfoolish to believe otherwise. Follow your passion. Be open to experimentation. in a trusted environment. Study hard. Let your true character show here!