What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?The worst thing about Loyola is Sodexo. Sodexo is the company that employs the falculty in our cafeteria. In an attempt to better their working conditions, the Sodexo workers at Loyola tried to form a union. However, Sodexo has used intimidation to try and stop the formation of the union. Through strikes, petitions, and awareness campaigns, the student body at Loyola hopes to inform people about the unfair working conditions and bring the workers justice.,What’s unique about your school compared to other schools you considered?Loyola’s small campus sets it apart from other schools. From the very first moment I showed any interest in Loyola, they made sure to keep in touch with me and constantly send me mail. Loyola’s small size also ensures that I form a personal relationship with my professors. For example, one professor gave me her cell phone number and told me to call her if I needed anything when I had the flu.  Not only do Loyola’s professors go above and beyond in the classroom, but they also strive to help students outside the classroom as well.

What is your school best known for?Being liberal, best for the arts:visual, performing, etc,What kind of person shouldn’t attend this school?Conservative

What do you consider the best thing about your school? Why?I consider the best things about my school to be its liberal arts grounding with a Jesuit foundation.  Even as a non-religious individual, I can appreciate the themes and values and see them reflected in the professors, students, and coursework.,What do you wish you had known before you came to this school?I wish I had known and trusted the availability of the professors; I failed a couple of labs my first year because I didn’t understand the material but didn’t know how to ask for help.

What do you wish you had known before you came to this school?I wish I had known how to manage my time before coming to school.  Procrastination leads to stress and many problems. Managing one’s time is definitely something very important especially for full-time students who work and are involved in their school and community.  Time is of the essence in many situations and prioritizing is very important to succeed in college. Coming to school, I felt prepared academically, socially, and emotionally; however, I do realize that such a simple lesson such as managing my time well would have come in handy.,What’s the most frustrating thing about your school?The most frustrating thing about my school is the distance from my home. I am very family oriented and being over 2000 miles away has been one of the biggest obstacles I have faced. I love my school and the experience that comes with, but it is very difficult being away from the people that I love. Missing the birth of my nephew, family dinners, and the physical comfort my family gives me had been overwhelming. Despite the hardship of being far, I do know that it will all be worth it when I have a diploma and successful career.

What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?The tuition for the school is the only real complaint I have about the school; though they are truly generous with merit scholarships, the price of a good education is still enough to make some students to have to transfer out.,Describe your classmates in one sentence.The students at Loyola University are all very unique and fun-loving, and they all have a strong sense of self and the future they want for themselves.