Are you on the pre-med track, or anything health care related? Well, have you heard of Loyola’s Global Brigades?
Here you will find all the information on this wonderful opportunity for you, and Loyola peers, to go abroad and shadow doctors, pharmacists, dentists, work triages, and much more!
Click on the link BELOW to see my personal experience from my 2012 Panama Global Brigade!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQvWBETFW90&feature=youtu.be
It’s difficult to not sound cliche every time I have to answer the question: Why did you choose Loyola? First, let me take you to 2007. I remember that year perfectly because I had my list of universities I wanted to apply to. Loyola was the first one down on the list. My mother’s good friend had two sons who had just graduated from Loyola and she always talked to me about it. Always. Among DePaul, U of I, UIC, Saint Louis University, Iowa State University and Northwestern, I knew Loyola stood out the most to me, but I wasn’t sure as to why just yet…
It wasn’t until my senior year of high school when I received all of the acceptance letters that I started feeling overwhelmed. I took it one step at a time and decided to visit the campuses. You know how they say don’t judge a book by its cover? I had to. No other campuses compared to Loyola’s breathtaking views. Needless to say whenever I mentioned Loyola to anyone they always “oohed” and “aahed.” It’s prestige made it that much better.
I had finally realized why Loyola stood out to me the most. I always wanted to be a city girl, but still be close to home. I wanted a prestigious education, but at a reasonable price. I wanted a beautiful campus, but still feel at home. I wanted to meet people, but make lifetime friends. I wanted to challenge myself as a student, but find myself as a person. I knew Loyola would make all of this happen and it did. It also made me realize that it’s OK to sound cliche when you appreciate your education THIS much.
I do not know how I would’ve gotten through college without my best friends, coffee, and Halas. Halas, Loyola’s exquisite Recreation Center, is pretty much my second home. I remember walking in as a freshman, before all of the construction, and waiting in line for half an hour for Zumba class. Yes, it got crowded and sweaty because the classes are that good. Not even Chicago’s 2011, horrible snow storm stopped my roommate and I from attending the gym!
Over the course of the years, I have made many friends from attending the Group Fitness Classes. We like to call each other the veterans because we come back each year and attend classes religiously. I continue to enjoy these classes, but one of my favorites of all times has to be Turbo Kick. This class was first introduced Fall of 2011 and was taught by a Loyola alumni: Katrina Badowski. She was the Loyola’s Dance Captain, now a Chief’s cheerleader, and a great friend. She taught Loyola’s first Turbo Kick class…BUT what is Turbo Kick? Think of a martial arts, kick boxing and dance choreography class. If you want to burn around 1,000 calories, this class will do that to you!
After she graduated, I started attending other classes with some fabulous instructors and, now, great friends as well. Eliza Stucker and Mary Kesinger took over the Turbo Kick classes and continue to teach other classes as well. Keep an eye out for Eliza’s Step class and Mary’s wonderful PiYo class. Last year, I was so dedicated to their workouts that I lost 15lbs from Turbo Kick and PiYo classes alone. Ok, I also had to change my eating habits a tad bit…
If you haven’t checked out any of these classes yet, please give them a try! Everyone is very friendly and you will get a workout, I promise. Eliza will push you to that extreme level and Mary will strengthen your core just as well. We are always looking for new members to make our Turbo and PiYo families bigger!
While the start of application season is still about a month away, there is still plenty to do for rising seniors this summer before the school year begins:
It is near the end of the second week of my last semester at Loyola University Chicago. As I get up every morning to start my day, I always ask myself,
Where has the time gone?
Four years truly flies by at a blink of an eye. Along with finishing up what is required of me academically at Loyola, reflecting on the impact this university has made on me has been very humbling.
One aspect of my Loyola experience that I will always be grateful for is my leadership development.
As a freshman mentee in the STARS program through the Department of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, I, along with my first-year cohorts, attended a workshop facilitated by Student Leadership Development on evaluating our leadership styles.
The questions that encouraged looking into ourselves, how we work best with other people and independently, and how we can hone in on our leadership strengths helped me realize over my time at Loyola how much leadership ties into building and maintaining understanding, as well as community.
Both aspects have been and still are important to me with what I am involved in on campus, and I seek to encourage the students that are younger than me to consider the same as they embark on their own Loyola journey.
It’s that time of year when applications are complete and the waiting game for decisions and acceptance letters begins! Here are a few tips on what you should be doing with this admission process down-time:
If you have any additional questions, give us a call at 800.262.2373 or email us at admission@luc.edu.
Only 26 days until the first Undergraduate Admission Fall Open House of 2013 at Loyola University Chicago! This year’s Open Houses will take place on Saturday, November 9th and Saturday, November 16th starting at 9:00 a.m. Many students & parents have been asking questions about the event, so hopefully this post will provide some answers!
What is Open House?
Open House is an opportunity to explore campus, tour the residence halls, learn about academic programs, find out about admission and financial aid, and connect with current students and faculty! There will also be presentations on experiential learning, residence life, study abroad opportunities, pre-health advising, and the new Institute of Environmental Sustainability. Click here for a full schedule.
Who can attend Open House?
High school juniors & seniors, transfer students, and their families are invited to attend Open House. Click here to register online!
Do I need to bring anything to Open House?
You are not required to bring anything to Open House. Though we do recommend that you spend some time looking at the schedule before hand so you can select which sessions you would like to attend. Also, be sure to come prepared with any questions you have for admission counselors, financial aid counselors, or faculty members from your major/program of interest.
Do you have hotel recommendations for the weekend?
Yes, click here for recommended lodging options nearby.
Is parking available on campus?
Yes, we recommend that all visits park in our main parking structure on campus. Parking will be free on both Saturdays.
If I cannot attend Open House, is there another time I can visit campus?
Yes, you can attend a campus visit at our Lake Shore Campus on Monday – Saturday and our Water Tower Campus on Monday – Friday.
If you have any additional questions, give us a call at 800.262.2373 or email us at admission@luc.edu.
Today was the 11th annual Wellness Fair which took place from 1:00pm -4:00pm in the Damen Student Center. Students were able to get free flu shots, free massages, and even free manicures!
It is my senior year at Loyola University Chicago. Typing the sentence itself for my last first post as an undergraduate student is still surreal.
This year I am looking forward to begin the steps needed to embark on the next chapter in my life. I will be enrolled in graduate school, hopefully in the fall of 2o14.
With the help of the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program, facilitated through the Graduate School, I have begun the process to prepare for my post-graduate education as well as gain research experience.
Conducting this research this past summer has been similar to peeling off the layers of an onion. Every macro idea thus far reveals many micros that cannot be explored in nine weeks.
Why spend time behind the computer exploring the “virtual world” that is New African Social Media? The advent of African youth having the space to show creativity and to share it through virtual communities hits home. Producers are able to communicate and share what they believe Africa was like in the past, what Africa is like in the present, and what Africa will be in the future. New African Social Media is an example of how new forms of media impact culture. Those within this “virtual world” are able to re-appropriate content and attach new meaning to the content they create or share.
With this, it is interesting to unpack how this content differs from Africa-content material in mainstream media. New African Social Media allows producers and consumers to shed a different light on what Africa means and is to them: diverse, progressive, and positive. People are given the freedom to be bold to create, report, and share what they do not see in mainstream media; as well as to give a more balanced view of what occurs on and off the continent.
So far in my research, I have found that people most popularly share visually contextual content that depicts people, daily life, and women. The peeling of this onion continues as I unpack the why, how, where, and when of these findings.
Luckily, with the help of my faculty mentor, I am currently continuing what I started this summer through an independent study. I look forward to interviewing participants to learn their perspective on this topic.
With my research aside, my class schedule is light compared to semesters past. I have a little more free time to study for the GRE, as well as catch up with friends; especially those who studied abroad last semester.
I know that this is the beginning of the end of my undergraduate career at Loyola. My senior year will flash right before my eyes, but I will savor every moment of it.