Loyola University Chicago
Reviews

I Don't Know

I don't party here so I can't tell you what the drug scene is like...alcohol is pretty available though

Don't Come Here for Athletics

If you want a school big on sports and school pride...don't come here. There is no football team which is a massive blow even though I hate football personally...it is necessary for a university to have

Dining Halls

The dining hall food is pretty bad. Most of the dishes optional are tasteless carbs, or flat out gross looking. The only thing I eat from the dining hall would be lots of sandwiches, soup, and cereal. Breakfast, however, is the only decent meal when there is a good array of choices. There are two main dining halls on campus, with a separate dining place that has the best food on campus, but takes actual money and not your meal plan. Everything at the market is highly overpriced, and flex dollars go quick from the lack of good food with the use of your meal plan.

Crime

On campus, we have large emergency 911 towers with blue lights on the top of them to call campus safety and the police at any time. Also, each student gets frequent emails from campus safety alerting the student body to any and all current problems with safety on campus or on the L. We also have an anonymity policy, where if someone you believe is suffering from any type of over intoxication and you are also intoxicated, you will not be punished for getting help. This really does help more students on campus to getting the kind of help they need from proper medical authorities. On campus itself, I feel pretty safe. However, I feel I have a decent amount of common sense to be taking active measures when it comes to going out at night to not be in a dangerous situation.

Hard for Under 21

Chicago is great, and a lot of people take advantage of the city. However, there aren't many on-campus options. There aren't houses for fraternities or sororities, so they rarely have parties, and you have to be 21 for clubs and bars, so it can be difficult to find parties around campus. However, the el train and cabs are always available for transportation.

Residence Life

Loyola has a policy of guest check ins which can be good for security purposes but at the same time seriously inconvenient for the student as you are required to be with a guest at all times and be with them at the time of check in and check out.

A Bit Difficult

I received a decent amount of financial aid, but it was not a breeze getting and I also had to take out many private loans on top of the aid.

Boys and Girls Seem Focused

The boys and girls at Loyola seem pretty focused on what they are doing or studying. They are very into working towards their goals. Many of them seem to be very wealthy as well.

facts

reading back through these reviews it would seem to me that many people would rather fabricate stories rather then learn what greek life is all about; and if thats how they want to be we do not want you in greek life anyway. First one fraternity is suspended and the rest are on good standing with the school. Second all of greek life helps loyola as a whole by events ranging from the phis sig rockathon, tke's marathon, Sae's baldricks, and chi o's dodgeball tournament there is always something greek going on one just has to stop being so self centered and look around. Also greeks my have tight nit groups and i understand thats not for everyone but is there anything neccesarily wrong with having a close group of friends? finally to rpotts shut the hell up if you wanna live in the animal house go back to the 80's where im sure you would not even get a bid

Off Campus Dining Experience

Most of the food around campus is pretty much repetitive. There isn't much variety around the 2-3 blocks near campus but if you are willing to walk a mile or two there are satisfying restaurants. The cost of it is average depending on what you buy and the quantity of it. It can be as cheap as $3 if you just buy one item from a local fast food restaurant. There is not much student discount around campus- everything is full price. Personally, the best places to check out are Five Guys, Chipotle, Red Mango, and Waterfront Cafe.

Expanding

Greek life is awesome if you're a part of it. Over the past few years, it has been expanding and will be expanding a lot more in the coming years. A lot of people think it's not that great, but it is a lot different then what people perceive it to be.

What Aid

It is very difficult to maintain a scholarship when you are in a science program. The scholarships barely help with the large tuition fees.

Wind!

This is the windy city, not only for its politics but for the actual wind. Winter weather is fierce, but we all survive. When the warmer months arrive, it is absolutely gorgeous.

Scholarships

The available scholarships are less than what I had hoped for. There are some available ,but they are limited.

A Bad Ratio

The girls to guys ratio is 70:30, and of those 30, 15 are homosexual. If you are a single girl looking for true love, odds are he won't be a fellow student. All types of personalities, with the majority seeming to be partiers. Slight Chicago accent which stresses the "a" in a word.

Not Enough Guys!

A lot more females than males on campus and many of the guys are gay

Almost Every Type of Personality

There are different sorts of groups from all over the country and regardless, many Chicago residents aren't as mean as they sound. For the most part, many groups get along with one another but there's that occasional competitiveness when it comes to sports.

Nursing Curriculum

The Nursing curriculum at Loyola Chicago is exceptional. Professors are so accommodating to all of the students needs. Nursing students are cultivated to become professionals rooted in the Jesuit tradation, that is to be men and women with and for others. Teachers always push students to see different points of views and offer support in any way possible. The nursing department at Loyola is well connected to the greater Chicagoland area as well as around the nation. Students graduate well prepared to enter the real world.

Loyola University

I love the curriculum offered at Loyola University- School of nursing because I am able to become a nurse in 16 months. I also love the professor because they are always helpfuls and always making us to think outside the box in order to enhance our learning experience.

Financial Aid

It was pretty easy but advisors need to be more educated

Being at a Private University

Loyola is a private, Jesuit University, so the polices are strict and rigid. The guest policy for freshmen living in the dorms is horrible and terribly, terribly strict. Campus safety is also extremely strict on parties and rowdiness. None is tolerated. If you get caught once, you are usually given a warning. But given the severity,you may even be charged on the first offense!

Dorm Life

As a freshmen, the dorms are alright; very strict though. But upperclassman dorms are very nice and give you the luxury of having your own apartment, but without paying for rent.

Lakeshore Dining Hall

Very old, 80s style building with very fatty and fried food. Eating here everyday as a freshman really takes it's toll.

So Many Girls

There are noticeably more girls than guys at Loyola and most of the girls are pretty good looking. Single good looking guys are kind of hard to find but they are there.

More Than You'd Think

I know I heard that Loyola isn't a big frat school, but it seems like I know a lot of people that are part of a sorority or fraternity. There's more involvement than the upperclassmen made it seem. They throw parties on weekends and do community service and what not.