Greyhound Nation

Transcript

– Welcome everyone to Loyola University, Maryland. Founded in 1852 in Baltimore, Maryland, Loyola is a private Catholic Jesuit university that prides itself on a 500 year old approach to education that is value-based and grounded in the liberal arts. Comprised of the Loyola College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Education and the Sellinger School of Business and Management, Loyola prepare students to learn, lead and serve in our diverse and ever-changing world. In addition to a rigorous Jesuit liberal arts education, the Loyola experience is characterized by the personal mentorship and guidance more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students receive from dedicated faculty, staff, administrators, coaches, and one another, as well as the incredible career preparation students receive that lasts the entire trajectory of their personal and professional lives. Year after year, Loyola is ranked among the top schools in the country for superior academic quality, affordability, and value focused on undergraduate teaching and the success and salary potential of their graduates. I’m your host, Alex Boylan, and over the next half hour we’re gonna travel around this beautiful campus with 10 Loyola students who will tell us what they love most about being Greyhounds. And get ready everyone, because their energy and passion is absolutely contagious. Welcome to Loyola. This is “The College Tour.” To start us off, we’re gonna hear from Natalie, a senior who’s studying advertising and public relations with a minor in studio arts. She’s gonna share what it’s like to be part of the Greyhound nation, Loyola University, Maryland’s vibrant, driven, diverse, intellectually curious community. This is a place where relationships and access to a myriad of opportunities allow students to discover who they are and become the best versions of themselves. Over to you Natalie.

– Thanks so much, Alex. Hi, everyone. After being a cheerleader throughout high school, I wanted to continue promoting school spirit in college just in a different way. There is no shortage of Greyhound pride here and the Loyola Superfans play a huge part in that. Superfans is a leadership organization whose mission is to promote Loyola’s division one athletics program, support student athletes and create engaging atmosphere at athletic events for the student body. I joined Superfans my first year on campus. I’ve gotten to sit front row at sporting events, attend team practices, lead giveaways, work with student athletes and coaches, all while leading my fellow hounds and wearing green and to cheer on their teams. Superfans is just one example of the many ways Greyhounds can tap into their passion and meet like-minded friends. As a communications major I’m also a member of the Sigma Society, the Public Relations Student Society of America and the National Communication Association Honor Society. I’m also a member of the Loyola Dance Company. There’s something for everybody here. With just under 4,000 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate students, Loyola is big enough to be rich and opportunities and small enough for those opportunities to be highly accessible for each student. That’s what makes the Greyhound nation so special. It’s a welcoming, diverse community filled with passionate people who empower members of our community to become their best selves. My involvement in Superfans and other organizations have made me a stronger leader and foster relationships with many other student leaders on campus. I will take these skills with me even after my time here is done. Loyola has truly allowed me to be myself and find a sense of belonging. That’s my story. Back to you, Alex.

– Wow. The pride and school spirit you have for Loyola is palpable. I can feel that same energy and a sense of community just standing here on campus. Your story is a great example of how students here find opportunities for leadership and growth in unique ways. Thanks for sharing that.