Marquette University

Date: Aug 29 2010
Major: Communications (This Major's Salary over time)
I loved Marquette. I transferred in my sophomore year from another university, and it was the best decision I could have made! I come from a middle class family in Massachusetts and I meet some really great, albeit rich, people from the mid-west.

The university is expensive, but I received so much in financial aid, from MU, that it made it more affordable. Plus their loan accounts people really work with you to help reduce your loan payments. I was an AmeriCorps volunteer and they University forgave a large % of my loans, and I now have NOTHING to pay back!!!

The student body is just the right size, for me. Not too small or too large. I meet so many people through roommates, school clubs, and work. I never felt pressured to drink, and on weekends I was not drinking to get drunk.

I was not the biggest fan on Milwaukee until I got an internship at the downtown YMCA and really started exploring the city. There are so many little affordable shops, that all have a unique twist or style (Historic Third Ward Area, Broadway st south of I-794, N. Water St between E. Michigan and E Clybourn st). The East side of the city is super nice! The Brady St area has a lot of cafes, restaurants and shops. There are so many restaurants that are, again, affordable! (Wicked Hop, Apollo Cafe, etc)

Plus a round trip Mega Bus to Chicago can range from $10-$25 (depends on the time you leave).

I miss Milwaukee/Marquette and can't wait to make it back to the Midwest!