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A Weekend in Ohio

A Weekend in Ohio

Something I consider to be a HUGE perk of college is getting to meet new people from an array of places all over the world. It is so fun for me to hear different accents, learn about cultures and if the opportunity presents itself and travel home with them.

This weekend I got the opportunity to travel home with one of my good friends that I met this year, Sydney. Being such a travel lover, I instantly jumped at the opportunity to take a trip to her hometown Akron, OH.

After living in the city for a year and a half now, I thought I had seen all the different forms of transporation. I was wrong. I usually take the Amtrak home and I have of course ridden the CTA trains and busses, but when I saw the two-story Megabus that we would be traveling in, I knew we were in for a journey.

We wasted the 7 hour ride with napping, studying, musicing and talking. When we arrived, we were greeted with the most fun-loving, warm welcome. I had never before spent much time in the Ohio region of the United States, so I was taking in all the different architecture and stores that I hadn’t seen before.

Although we were only able to spend a single day there, we made the most of it. Sydney’s mother made us breakfast in the morning, which is such a treat when college gets too hectic to cook breakfast for yourself. As for the rest of the day, we drove around to see some sights with Sydney’s friends, shopped at the local mall and later attended a family Halloween party. The night ended with a movie that we only saw 20 minutes of after falling completely asleep.

As my own parents were on a trip of their own this weekend, it was great to be in a family home and experiencing a new place. I am so thankful for these connections I have built through my Loyola community that ultimately brought me to going on this wonderful trip.

A Little About Me

A Little About Me

Hey everyone! My name’s Kaia and I am a sophomore here at Loyola.  I’m from a small town about fifteen minutes out of Cleveland, Ohio.  By small, I mean graduated from high school with 60 kids small.  I would see the same people every day, from kindergarten all the way to twelfth grade.  You could say it was quite the transition when I came to Loyola and saw hundreds of new faces every day!

I’m planning to get my bachelor’s degree in Social Work with a minor in Psychology.  I hope to go on to law school and become some kind of child advocacy attorney or divorce attorney.

I am absolutely obsessed with the city of Chicago.  How awesome to spend your college years in one of the greatest cities in America?  You are never at a loss for things to do! I’m not gonna lie… I can definitely do some damage on Michigan Avenue.  It’s fantastic for my wardrobe, but not so much for my wallet…

Other than shopping, I love sports, specifically Cleveland sports.  The Cavs are my absolute favorite, but unfortunately the NBA lockout is keeping them from me right now, and to say I’m a little sad is an understatement.  I’m slowly getting converted into a Chicago sports fan, though.

I also am a huge foodie; I’d go out to eat every day if I could.  Two of my Chicago faves would have to be Giordano’s pizza and a small restaurant a block from my residence hall, Thai Grill. Delicious!

I love to volunteer, as well.  I currently volunteer with developmentally disabled adults as well as at risk students in the inner city.  It’s incredibly rewarding and a great experience!

So that’s a little about me… I’m loving Loyola and the city of Chicago, and it can only get better!

The best view in town!