Loyola University Maryland

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Students Say - Academics
A Jesuit school in suburban Baltimore, Loyola University Maryland "seeks to develop the whole person-intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually." Jesuit values are stressed through the school's "well-rounded curriculum, encouraging participation in community service, and teaching values in diversity both on and off campus." Across the board, students say the Loyola faculty is comprised of accomplished scholars and talented teachers. A senior shares, "Professors are the best part about Loyola. They love their subjects and their students, and make class interesting with their enthusiasm." When it comes to academic or personal matters, "the professors at Loyola are so caring it almost seems unnatural. They will go out of their way to make sure you understand material and always have their door open after class discussions." What's more, the academic experience is characterized by small class sizes and ample discussion. A sophomore offers, "I could not be happier with my academic experience at Loyola. Even the biggest classes are small enough to facilitate close interaction with the professors." Outside the classroom, academic opportunities abound, and "professors encourage us to become part of the department through research or work-study programs." Likewise, the "administration cares deeply about fostering growth outside of the classroom." A senior attests, "As a three-year member of the student government association at Loyola I have always been impressed with the openness of the administration and their willingness to work for the best interests of the students."

Students Say - Campus Life
Despite the demands of coursework, you'll get the full college experience at Loyola University Maryland. Outgoing and social, most Loyola undergraduates are "motivated to achieve a balance between academic success and the social benefits of college." In the admiring words of one junior, "The typical student at Loyola is genius at time management. They find a way to get to the gym at least three times a week, go out at least three times week, and pull off above a 3.0 GPA every semester." However, Loyola students never lose track of their educational priorities, telling us, "The social life is very important here, but in all honesty, academics come first." In addition to hitting the off-campus bars, there are many attractions in the surrounding city of Baltimore. A sophomore reports, "For fun, my friends and I go out to eat in Baltimore, head to Towson mall, and go to the movies or concerts. Baltimore has a lot to offer to the college student." There are also plenty of extracurricular activities, clubs, and organizations at school, and "Loyola goes to great lengths to develop a sense of community across the campus." On that note, day-to-day life is easygoing and pleas- ant on Loyola's pretty campus. Happily, campus housing is top-notch, and "many students live in suites or apartments, and can thus cook their own food in their own kitchens."

Students Say - Student Body
Loyola tends to admit outgoing and well-rounded students who want to benefit from all the academic, extracurricular, and social aspects of college life. On the whole, students "care deeply about their education and realize they are here to learn. But they also enjoy themselves and are not too uptight." Considering the fact that Loyola is a private, Jesuit college on the East Coast, it's not surprising that "the average student comes from the greater Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York area (although that seems to be changing) and ranges in economic background from middle-to upper-class." You'll find a shared affinity for Ugg boots and The North Face apparel on the Loyola campus, and "the majority of students are preppy." Even so, you can't judge a book by its cover. A sophomore tells us, "Everyone seems like they may be a typical 'Loyola Girl' but when you look deeper you find that these people are unique and diverse." No matter what your background or interests, "there are enough clubs and a wonderful student life on campus that atypical students find their place and become as much a part of Loyola as typical students."

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