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Although Loyola is quite proud of its perceived diversity, many students tell a different story. Many ethnicities are represented, but there are few large communities at the school. Students feel that different groups tend to keep to themselves. Loyola’s lack of an African American studies major is often lamented. Still, you will hear several languages other than your native one every day, and courses that attract overseas students will be populated by a diverse student body. The neighborhood around campus is a cultural mecca, and many students will find themselves going through something of a culture shock when they first venture out into the streets of Rogers Park. One thing Loyola has been criticized for in recent years is its lack of a recruitment push in Chicago. A large number of students come to Loyola from Jesuit high schools in Cincinnati, St. Louis, and downstate Illinois. This makes for a mostly white, Catholic community in the middle of one of the most ethnically diverse cities in America. The African American and Latino crowds, while active on the University scene, are smaller than they could be. The University does a good job of making minorities feel welcome by providing opportunities for them to come together as groups, but it could do an even better job by focusing a little bit more of its energy on recruiting in Chicago’s many ethnic neighborhoods, and thereby diversifying its student body a little further. Students Speak Out
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Loyola is situated in one of the...
Loyola is situated in one of the most diverse places in the world. Loyola itself has relatively large populations of Asian and Indian students, but as far as African Americans and Latinos go, there’s not a great mix. But, diversity is one of the things Loyola claims it is proud of, and if you see the list of nation-oriented student groups, you’ll have to agree, although whether that fosters diversity or separatism will have to be up to you. |
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There are quite a few ethnic...
There are quite a few ethnic groups, but it seems like they all form clubs and keep to themselves. If you can get involved with one of those clubs, it’s really fun! I had a great time hanging out with the people in BCC (Black Culture Club). |
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There is a number of Greek ethnic...
There is a number of Greek ethnic organizations, and many of the student cultural organizations hold events, such as when the Middle Eastern students serve food in the student union for all to enjoy. |
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As far as diversity, I’d say there...
As far as diversity, I’d say there are a good number of both Asian and Indian students, but it’s still predominantly white. |
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The LSC is religiously diverse,...
The LSC is religiously diverse, with a number of the major world religions represented by student organizations. |
FactsEconomic Status
LUC has students from every kind of economic background. Although tuition is expensive, the University does offer a large amount of financial aid to students. Most students are neither rich nor poor, but there is a contingent from the northern suburbs of Chicago who come from fairly wealthy families.
Gay Pride
As it is with most subgroups, the campus is quite accepting of its gay and lesbian students. Loyola’s gay and lesbian organization, the Rainbow Connection, is more active than many groups around campus and has tried, with varying success, to sponsor student events. Its predecessor, GLABA, was one of the first gay and lesbian organizations at a U.S. private institution.
Minority Clubs
Loyola’s minority clubs are very active on campus. There is an abundance of clubs that sponsor cultural events and parties in Centennial Forum Student Union. One of the more popular events is the annual Def Comedy Jam, which always brings in a number of students.
Most Common Religions
Because it is a Jesuit university, many practicing Catholics make their way to Loyola. This does not mean Loyola does not have other religious groups, however. The Jewish organization Hillel thrives on campus, and there is a quite sizeable Muslim presence as well. Although it is somewhat smaller than the others, Loyola does have something of a Hindi community, as well. All religious groups have been historically quite good at coming together during times of crisis. Although certain overseas events such as the Arab-Israeli conflict have played as divisive forces from time to time between groups, for the most part, Loyola’s myriad religious groups practice tolerance and understanding towards one another.
Political Activity
Most students are vaguely liberal. There is some activism on campus. Because the University sets up voting centers on campus for local, state, and federal elections, a fair amount of students register and vote. In recent years, there have been many protests over what students and faculty view as varying levels of administrative mismanagement and incompetence.
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