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Loyola University - Chicago

How this student rated the school
Educational QualityA Faculty AccessibilityA+
Useful SchoolworkA+ Excess CompetitionB+
Academic SuccessA+ Creativity/ InnovationA-
Individual ValueA+ University Resource UseA+
Campus Aesthetics/ BeautyA+ FriendlinessA+
Campus MaintenanceA Social LifeA-
Surrounding CityA+ Extra CurricularsA-
SafetyB-
Describes the student body as:
Friendly, Approachable

Describes the faculty as:
Friendly, Helpful

Male
ACT:27
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Not so bright
Lowest Rating
Safety
B-
Highest Rating
Faculty Accessibility
A+
He rated most things higher than other students did.
Date: Dec 25 2009
Major: History/Histories (art history/etc.) (This Major's Salary over time)
I've really enjoyed my time at Loyola, but I will try to keep this comment as neutral as possible.

Social Life- Loyola definitely does not provide you with a wild or crazy social experience like you might find at a larger state university. Chicago is a large city and there is always plenty to do. Most students like to study and find other things to do on weekends that don?t involve drinking. Concert and sports tix are fairly common. I?d always thought that the Greek systems and odd hierarchies of other universities were childish, so I consider this a major attribute of the university. If you want to go college to party DO NOT come here.

There was one Greek house on campus my freshman year that got shut down by the university administration due to alcohol violations and rumors of other debauchery. However, 3 fraternities remain, as well as a few sports teams? houses that provide much of the social life if you are in to that sort of thing. Their houses are located just north of campus, mainly on Northshore and Columbia Avenues.

Academics- Loyola provided a much more rigorous educational experience than I could have imagined. Since many students here are study-bugs, and since teachers can?t allow rampant GPA inflation, you will work HARD to earn you?re A. I?m convinced after coming here that professors grade on a curve, no matter what they tell you. This last semester I had THREE classes where the ?A? cut off at 95%. How ridiculous is that?? Overall, though I hated it at first, I?m glad to have come to a place with an academic feel such as Loyola?s. I?m convinced I?m learning more here with my B+ in any given class than I would at an easier school where an ?A? was more obtainable.

Students- I?ve found most people here to be exceptionally friendly and easy to talk to. Study groups (surprise) are a popular way to meet people here. I?m one of the few straight guys (sarcasm, there are about 2,500 of us) at Loyola, so an over-abundance of estrogen follows me everywhere I go. Some girls can be drama-causing, however I realized this is the case at all schools- I think it?s just more obvious at a school that is 70% female. Politically, many students here lean liberal or libertarian. Very few students are hard-core Christians or adhere to far-right politics.

Campus- This place is gorgeous and they are only making it better with each year. Living in Chicago, this place has typical urban safety concerns. Don?t walk alone at night into the wrong neighborhoods and you?ll be fine. I walk all over campus at odd hours and have never felt unsafe or threatened. Campus Safety is quick to respond in any event.

Overall, my time here has been excellent. The university has provided me opportunities to grow and learn that no other school could have. Never have I gone to a school where I felt more out-of-place originally (the definition of diversity) and grown to love. Cheers to you LUC!

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