Loyola College in Maryland - Local Atmosphere

Loyola is located in a great...

Loyola is located in a great neighborhood in northern Baltimore City. Three sides of campus are surrounded by mansions and extreme wealth. To the east of campus, the neighborhood rapidly deteriorates to the ghetto within a half mile. York Road is the dividing line. You will always be safe on campus, but keep your guard up when traveling near or on York Road.

Baltimore is a very fun city to...

Baltimore is a very fun city to live in, if you take advantage of all it has to offer. Staying on campus is fine, but every once in a while, it’s nice to go downtown and go out to eat, shop, or go to the aquarium. The only thing is be aware of you surroundings. Going one block in the wrong direction could be really dangerous, especially if you aren’t familiar with the neighborhood. There are a lot of other colleges in the area, which is nice if you happen to run into them, but for the most part, I find that Loyola students tend to hang out in the same spots, and you don’t get to see many students from the other colleges.

Although Loyola College is located...

Although Loyola College is located in the heart of the city, the atmosphere on campus is quiet. Aside from the walk across the bridge from the quad to the residence halls, you’d never know that you’re living downtown. However, there are plenty of activities available in terms of sightseeing if you have transportation. There are multiple universities located within a close distance. Some include Towson University, Baltimore University, University of Baltimore, College of Notre Dame, and Goucher.

It’s a great atmosphere. There are...

It’s a great atmosphere. There are a lot of other colleges in town. However, I have spent time with very few students outside of the Loyola community. It is easy to get to the other schools on the Collegetown Shuttle—a free shuttle that drops you off at most schools in the area. You need to be careful of certain areas—like walking on York Road or through the city—so it’s important to go in groups or take cabs, but that’s common sense stuff. Around the Harbor, there are a million things to do. The aquarium, Camden Yards, Ravens Stadium, the restaurants, and shopping are some of my favorite things.

The atmosphere here is a really...

The atmosphere here is a really odd mix. We have multi-million dollar homes on one side of us, then the not-so-nice area on the other. Notre Dame College, Towson, John Hopkins, BCC, and a few other schools surround us. Stay away from parts of York Road, but visit everything at least once.