Loyola Marymount University - Local Atmosphere

College Prowler Take

Say “Los Angeles,” and many people conjure up images of catastrophic earthquakes, wildfires, and Rodney King. However, this city wears a variety of faces; neighborhoods change within miles, and many types of people occupy Los Angeles’s vast territory. Los Angeles is not always synonymous with ghetto, nor is the entire city like Beverly Hills. In fact, the real charm of Los Angeles comes from the various cultures, classes, and people that form the city. Loyola Marymount University also wears multiple faces. The University prides itself on being simultaneously part of LA, yet separate from it. LMU is close to the culture and nightlife that makes LA so unique, but the University lacks the crime and concrete of the city. The University has a Los Angeles address, but the campus sits in Westchester, a quiet suburb in the western half of Los Angeles. Drive a few miles west of campus and enjoy the crashing waves of the Pacific; drive a few miles northeast and join the busy, crazy city. LA and LMU can satisfy any mood or any personality.

Los Angeles offers its visitors first-class shopping, food, and entertainment. Big spenders should check out the trendy shops on Rodeo Drive, a favorite haunt of celebrities. For more unique fare, Venice features tiny shops peddling one-of-a-kind clothing and antiques. Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, a huge pedestrian mall, houses the most popular chain stores like Abercrombie and Fitch, Armani Exchange, and Gap. While shopping, stop at any number of restaurants like the Cheesecake Factory or the Chart House in Marina del Rey. For less money, there is always a Johnny Rockets or Islands nearby.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

This is LA! LMU is near UCLA and... This is LA! LMU is near UCLA and USC. You’re next to Venice Beach! You’re near Hollywood. There’s nowhere better to be. This is the place to visit. Besides all that, LMU is beautiful. You are on a bluff overlooking a beautiful view. The classes are small. The dorms are big and spacious. Grass and trees are everywhere. We’re also very close to LAX! We even have a wonderful religious community and beautiful church. And for all those religious people—our school is in the shape of a cross. In my opinion, there is no better place to be! 12345 Local Atmosphere Report

rmcparlane says: Loyola Marymount University 2011 Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Tierrasanta A Tierrasanta otherwise known as the "island in the hills" is a small and tight knit community. The crime rate is extremely low, however nightlife in Tierrasanta can be non-existent. However there are multiple community events such as, the annual church fiesta, where the entire community enjoys a night of entertainment. Although the lifestyles within Tierrasanta varies greatly the community is for the most part very well off. The emotion that Tierrasanta mainly encompasses is family friendly which is instilled in everyday life. 12345 Local Atmosphere: March 18, 2010 Report

Anonymous says:

There are a million and one things... There are a million and one things to do in LA, no matter what your scene. Rent a sailboat in the marina for a few hours, then do lunch or dinner at Tony P’s or the Cheesecake Factory. There is a theater district in North Hollywood, and a lot of LMU students are in plays there. Go see them! They have cheap student tickets, too! 12345 Local Atmosphere Report

Anonymous says:

There is so much to do, such as... There is so much to do, such as going to the many beaches in the area. Also, there is a plethora of shopping malls to indulge your interests. In addition, Los Angeles is such a diverse city which makes it all the more interesting, especially in downtown Los Angeles, such as Little Toyko, Olivera Street, Chinatown, etc. Of course, there is Hollywood and the famous Sunset Strip! The only place to stay away from is Hollywood and Sunset in the late hours, unless you want to be solicited by a working girl or guy. 12345 Local Atmosphere Report

Anonymous says:

LMU is a in a good location, not... LMU is a in a good location, not too deep in the city or completely away from it. It is also minutes from LAX, which does not pose that much of a problem. LMU is relatively close to UCLA in Westwood, USC in downtown Los Angeles, Pepperdine in Malibu, and Otis Art College is literally minutes away. The atmosphere in Westchester is pretty lively especially because it is near Marina del Rey and situated in the Westside. 12345 Local Atmosphere Report

Facts

Did You Know?

5 Fun Facts about Los Angeles:
• The city’s full name is El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles de Porciuncula (The Town of the Queen of the Angels.)
• Los Angeles has the largest number of women-owned businesses in the nation.
• Love the movies? While living in Los Angeles, you may appear in one. Freeways, pedestrian malls, and restaurants are prime targets for filming.
• Los Angeles is the birthplace of the Internet, Mickey Mouse, Barbie, the DC-3, the Mazda Miata, and the Space Shuttle.
• Marina del Rey has the largest manmade recreational harbor and houses more than 6,000 yachts.

Famous People from Los Angeles:
Although many celebrities now call Los Angeles home, these famous people are true Angelenos:
Julia Child
Coolio
Leonardo DiCaprio
Theodore Harold Maiman
Mark McGwire
Isamu Noguchi
Robert Redford
Sally Ride
William Saroyan
Adlai Stevenson
Shirley Temple
Earl Warren
Serena and Venus Williams
Myra Wilson
Tiger Woods

Local Slang:
The Fu – What LMU students call the Furama Hotel in Westchester, which the University uses for temporary housing.
The Industry – The entertainment industry.
Know your numbers – The 405, 5, 10, 90, 210, 101, 110, and 14 are all Los Angeles freeways that connect various parts of the city.
Marine layer/sea fog – A thick cloud of heavy fog that rolls in over the coast after sunset and stays until shortly after sunrise.
Westside – LMU is in Los Angeles’s trendy Westside that includes Beverly Hills, Marina del Rey, Malibu, and Hollywood.

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