By Judy Carbajal As a student nurse at Loyola University Chicago, I am not only immersed in the rigorous academic curriculum but also on a profound personal journey aligning with the principles of Jesuit education. Raised in the Catholic faith, the Jesuit values embedded in LUCβs educational philosophy resonate deeply with me, serving as a…
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How I Have Experienced a “Pedagogy of Justice” at Loyola
By Harrison Seeling My name is Harrison Seeling, and I am currently a senior at Loyola University Chicago. Over the past three years that I have been attending this university, Iβve had a front row seat to how teachers interact with students and shape their experiences here at Loyola. While not every teacher or course…
The Limitations and Challenges of ChatGPT: A Critical Evaluation of the AI Language Model
The potential that artificial intelligence has today is impressive: it can answer questions efficiently and accurately, which can have a very positive impact on different aspects of our lives. But to what extent should we use them? In education, AI, such as ChatGPT, is a valuable tool for supplying quick answers to complex questions. Students…
My Observations: Differences between Academic Experiences in the Two Countries
In this entry, I will talk about three basics parts of an academic experience: participation, grading, and attendance. How does taking part in class help students learn? What about the grading system? I believe that each of these parts-participation, grading, and attendance-affect how students develop critical thinking skills. PARTICIPATION In my experience in Spanish classrooms,…
My First Impressions: What is it Like to Be an International Student in a Loyola University Chicago Classroom?
βIT’S A CITY, NOT A CAMPUS” On August 23rd I decided to take a flight from Seville, Spain to the United States, more specifically to Chicago. It was my first time in this country. A 9-hour flight and suddenly I was on the other side of the pond. I had already had contact with the…
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A Canvas Waiting To Be Painted A blog, a blank canvas waiting to be painted with stanzas that reflect on my experience in the classroom. A blog, a new beginning and new words appearing from within me. Jesuit values are my banner and American culture is my dream. Living the American dream at a Jesuit…