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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Other  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Not so bright 5 months ago, I applied to Our Lady of the Lake University. Yesterday, I found out that I was accepted. Today, the school burned down to ground. Tonight, I renounce God and become atheist. Tomorrow, I begin to worship the Devil and will apply to University of Southern California, a.k.a. USC. GOD WHY ME!!?!?!?! Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  May 06 2008 1st Year Female -- Class 2012    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=46769&uid=1335'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   English  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Bright At the time of this review, I am on my second semester at Our Lady of the Lake University. I must say that the first semester was incredibly tasking for my nerves. Not because of the academic demands, but because of the student body! I've had to learn to adjust to a group of students who 1)still act like they're in high school, 2)went through grade school at Catholic/Private institutions and thus live in a narrow bubble, 3)form high school-like cliques, and 4)are for the most part intolerant of alternate lifestyles (homosexuality is a hot issue; many students are trying to defeat a Gay-Straight Alliance group). It is not easy to enter a university whose students (most of them) already knew each other from elementary/middle school/high school and thus exclude others. This makes them come off as arrogant and snobby, and many are but of course not all. To top it off, the student body is largely a bore. OLLU sponsors/hosts many fun activities, concerts and festivals but most students do not even bother to attend. The campus community lacks unity, which is strange since the student body is less than 2,000 strong. Females make up more than half of the student population so beware for cattiness and TONS of eyeballing. If you can get past the less-than-desirable student body, the university is an affordable and worthwhile alternative to large private universities. The Sisters who founded OLLU are socially progressive women involved in pressing social and environmental issues such as global warming, immigration reform, charity work and community improvement. The campus does a lot to reach out to the poor community that surrounds it. Opportunities abound for students who wish to contribute positively to their society. The financial aid process is tedious and lengthy (your grant checks won't come in until mid-semester no matter how early you filed FAFSA), but OLLU does everything in its power to pay all your tuition and leave you with enough money for books and supplies (thanks to book vouchers). All of my professors so far have been exciting, caring and available to help me at any time. I've built strong relationships with the faculty in my department; it goes beyond student-professor bonds...I've made genuine friends. You take the good with the bad, as with anything else, you just have to decide how much of the "bad stuff" you can handle. Faculty Accessibility: A+, Social Life: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Jan 30 2007 1st Year Female -- Class 2009    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=35627&uid=1335'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Psychology  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Bright OLLU is a small University that may appear less appealing compared to larger, more prestigious Universities in the San Antonio area. However, the faculty at OLLU were always very caring, responsible, and well-versed in their field. The student population was a bit less friendly, mostly I think because a good portion of these students are older, non-traditional, commuting students and there isn't much of a chance to build OLLU bonding among the students. I would have left this University bitter thinking that I hadn't made any friends or lasting relationships if I hadn't decided to get my Ph.D. at a University in a different city in Texas (far, far away from San Antonio). That experience has shown me that the important thing about my undergraduate experience was what I learned from my classes, the relationships I had with my professors, and the professional opportunities that were available at OLLU. OLLU and its faculty/staff gave me the tools that I needed to succeed, the motivation to continue on with my education, and the personal confidence to get what I want when I want it, but I had to work at it-- it wasn't just handed to me (just as in any other school). Preparedness: C, Reputation: D+ Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private) Apr 16 2006 Alumna Female -- Class 2000   Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=21970&uid=1335'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Psychology  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Average OLLU is a great university with a varied student body and an amazing number of degree programs from which to choose. I feel fortunate that I am able to attend school here and look forward to completing graduate studies after I earn my BA. Through work, I have met a suprising number of OLLU alumni in management positions at the company I am with now as well as two other companies for which I worked last year. In addition to the people, the campus is gorgeous with an interesting history. Campus Aesthetics: A+, Extracurricular Activities: C- Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Jun 11 2005 3rd Year Male -- Class 2006    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=17231&uid=1335'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save      Prev    Select Page:  1    Next

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