November 2011 – Page 5 – College Admission at Loyola

Allow Me to Introduce Myself

By | November 4, 2011

My name is Evan Fazio. I came to Loyola in 2008 after graduating from public high school in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I knew I wanted to continue living in the city, but New York and LA were too large and soulless.

Chicago seemed to be a place that had the urbanity I was looking for with a touch of some Midwest hospitality. After that, it was a matter of picking a Chicago school with the right size, atmosphere and programs. I came to Loyola in the Fall of 2008 and I haven’t regretted a moment of it.

I’m set to graduate with a degree in Philosophy and another in Advertising and Public Relations. I’ve seen Loyola grow a lot during my time here and have gotten a pretty good idea of the way things work on campus too. I have a management job that has enabled me to work with many different departments and learn how the university operates and I am a double major in two of our schools.

During my time here I have met a lot of great people and had a lot of fun times. Some people I met freshman year have become some of my best friends, and some of my best friends here I didn’t meet until later. As a freshman I was in a rock band full of seniors, and as they graduated I continued to play in another band called Mapmaker with people from my class.

I’m interested in reading, music (guitar especially, but in terms of genres I range from underground Minneapolis hip-hop to Bach, Louis & Ella to Ray Lamontagne,) technology, Super Smash Brothers (I’m a champ; trust me,) Starcraft 2, deep conversations, meaningful experiences and humor. I’m diligently organized and I’m a master of bad puns. I hope you enjoy reading about my adventures, misadventures, reflections, conceptions and digressions about Loyola in my last year.

A Little About Me

By | November 3, 2011

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!

Maximize Your Time at Loyola’s Open House

By Lori Greene | November 3, 2011

Senior and Transfer Open House days are just around the corner. On Saturday, November 12 and 19, we welcome any interested high school seniors and transfer students to Loyola’s Lake Shore Campus. This is a time where students and their families are invited to see all that Loyola has to offer.

The schedule of events is packed, so where do you begin?

Once on campus, look for Loyola students and staff members wearing gold name tags or stickers that say “Ask Me.” They can help direct you where to go. Head to the Norville Center for Intercollegiate Athletics to check in and pick up your folder of information. This is located in the middle of campus by the Gentile center and behind the shuttle stop. Check-in begins at 10:00 a.m.

After check-in, take a few minutes and review the full schedule in your packet and familiarize yourself with the campus. Notice that the schedule of events has multiple events that overlap. This is intentional. The goal is for you to create your own day seeing and hearing from the people you are most interested in talking to at Loyola.

Note that some of the events will be going on throughout the day. This means you can take part at any time that it is convenient for you. For example, you can take a campus tour and/or tour a residence hall anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

If you are interested in hearing information about financial aid, you will see that there are four choices in terms of time and locations, but these sessions are only offered at these set times. The same concept applies to other sessions on the schedule as well. Please note that some sessions, like “Multicultural and First Generation Options and Opportunities” are only presented once.

So, let’s assume you are a high school senior who has applied but you really haven’t had the chance to spend time on Loyola’s campus. You want to take full advantage of what is being offered that day. Here is a sample schedule of a possible itinerary to make the most of your day on campus.

10:00 a.m.
Check-in at the Norville Center. Get your bearings. Review the campus map. (Pardon our construction! The map will help you to know which paths will get you to where you want to go.)
10:15 a.m.
Attend the Freshman Financial Aid Presentation in Flanner Hall. Each of these sessions lasts about 30 minutes with time for Q&A.
10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
As the financial aid session finishes, walk across Sheridan Road at the crosswalk and tour any of three residence halls. Go directly to Simpson, Regis and/or Creighton Halls and current Loyola students will guide you through each hall. Tours last about 15 minutes.
11:20 a.m.
Make your way across campus if you are interested in the Multicultural and First Generation session held inside the Student Union in Bremner Lounge. Or, finish touring one of the three residence halls suggested—at 11:15 a.m. the Department of Residence Life hosts a session in Simpson Multi-Purpose Room to answer all your roommate questions.
Noon
Walk to the Halas Center for the Academic Department Fair which runs until 12:45 p.m. NOTE: You do not have to be at the fair exactly when it starts nor do you have to stay the whole time. Each of the academic departments will have faculty present to answer questions when you are ready. This is set up in a reception style format where you can get questions answered, pick up information, and take time to grab some great food!
1:00 p.m.
By now, you’ve sampled majors and minors at the department fair, but now you have the chance to hear from the School or College you are perhaps most interested in. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO STUDY? Look at the schedule and choose one session to attend.

If you are caught between two major choices in two different schools, that is okay. You can still choose one session which will target some specific programs. It is okay to be undecided or to have a couple of opposing interests. Faculty will talk about the Core curriculum, advising, internship opportunities, and more. Stick around to hear from a panel of current Loyola students studying in these areas and they can answer many different questions for you as well.
2:30 p.m.
Head to the north side of campus and check out Campion or Mertz Residence Halls. When you finish, you still have time to take the full campus tour, which leaves continuously from the northeast corner of the Norville Center.
3:30 p.m.
Before you leave, exit the campus by the “L” stop and take a left under the tracks. About a block down you will find the Loyola bookstore, which is open until 4:00 p.m. in case you want to pick up a t-shirt or hoodie.

At the end of the day, we hope that you have all of your questions answered and you are able to see if Loyola is the right “fit” for you. THANK YOU in advance for visiting with us.