Fun Things To Do On Campus

Where of course there is always something to do in a city like Chicago, sometimes fun events and things to do can be found right here on campus! Today I will be talking about some of the fun things available to students to do without having to leave campus!

One of my favorite things about campus is the cinema in the Damen Student Center. The cinema is student run, and only requires your Loyola student ID to enter! The students who run the cinema choose the movies that will be shown, when they will be shown, run the projector, and make popcorn for attending students. I personally attended the cinema a few weeks ago with some friends to see 22 Jump Street. It was a wonderful evening out with friends, and no money was spent at all! The cinema is a great free activity to take part in without leaving campus.

Another fun thing to do without leaving campus is to take advantage of all that the Halas center has to offer. Halas is Loyola’s athletic center, and it is also located in the Damen Student Center. Similarly to the cinema, only a Loyola student ID is required to enter. Within Halas, you can find a pool, sauna, rock climbing wall, a weight room, dance studios, and every work out machine you can think of. There are also a variety of classes offered everyday through Halas. Classes such as body toning, spinning, Zumba, yoga, and many more are offered. I personally love attending weekly Zumba classes. They are a fun and free way to get fit with friends!

In addition to these fun activities, there are wonderful places to just hang out with friends all around campus. There are three cafés on campus that sell a multitude of drinks and snacks, including Starbucks drinks. These cafes are located on the first floor of Mundelein, San Francisco, and in the Information Commons. The Damen Student Center is another great socializing location. With casual tables and comfortable chairs, Damen is a comfortable place to finish some homework or to catch up with friends. One of my favorite spots to sit on campus is by the lake! Sitting along the lake with friends or by yourself can be a much needed release from the stress of a long day.

These are some of my favorite things to do without leaving campus, and they are all free! There is no need to go downtown or anywhere else to have a good time because Loyola’s campus has it all! ☺