Loyola Other Major

Loyola defines itself as a fine arts Jesuit school; somewhat of an oxymoron. But it contains a diverse student body. Some stereotypes include liberal left-wing political activists, quiet, artsy musicians and theater geeks, a mediocre greek life system, a sparse male population, constant protesters of miscellaneous issues, bio and chem bookworms, an overpopulation of women bookworms, as well as highly motivated and well dressed business majors.

For the most part, yes, but the students' characteristics and personalities go much deeper than what is on the surface.

The social life at Loyola really depends on the student and their wants/needs. I've been involved with the athletic Dance Team as well as the Marketing Club. Some other popular groups and organizations include the many ethnic clubs, business clubs and fraternities, as well as language clubs. Many creative / artsy clubs are starting to blossom. Athletic events usually attract a decent amount of attention, unfortunately depending on how successful the team is doing at that point. I personally enjoyed watching the men's basketball games and volleyball matches. I've only been to one guest speaker... which says plenty about those events. I've performed in dance informances; however, I have not been to a theater show. I met my closest friends though random interactions at dining halls, nearby residence halls, house parties, hanging at the beach, or soccer games. My best friend also attends Loyola; we've been close since high school. My friends and I love to hang out at locations all over the city, be it off the Belmont stop to shop and eat lunch, Millennium Park to ice skate, Evanston for a quieter change of pace, or anywhere within the Gold Coast. Roger's Park, where the majority of my friends own apartments, provides a lot of fun on weekends. Most people complain that Loyola lacks a lot of excitement, but I believe if you want to have fun you're fully capable of finding it. The party schedule varies, as I hinted. Most of the people I know, myself included, like to go out on Thursday nights and enjoy the weekend doing whatever. But the workload at Loyola is intense, so it depends on how you adjust your schedule and your dedication. Classes are important to me, so balance is KEY. There are no set "frat houses," so it's not your standard college setting. Greek life isn't huge here; it's definitely not a priority. If I'm awake at 2am on a Tuesday, I'm usually watching episodes of "The Office" with my roommate, and/or talking to my friends who are still up (not unusual). Or showering, if I've been at the gym... I'm a night owl. Last weekend I worked at Water Tower mall and celebrated St. Patrick's Day, where I rode on a float. A Saturday night that doesn't involve drinking might include a couple of movies and a fast paced game of Apples to Apples. Experimenting with dinner in the company of a few friends can also be fun & delicious.. and hilarious. The possibilities are endless for a good time in Chicago if you have an open mind... and schedule!