Life at Loyola

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Now we’ll head to the Fitness and Aquatic Center and hear from Ben, a sophomore communications major who’ll talk about campus life. 80% of undergraduate students live on campus through their senior year, which is awesome. And unlike many urban college campuses, Loyola offers the best of two worlds. With 81 wooded acres the campus feels distinct from the surrounding city, with all the perks of a city location. Ben, take it away.

– Thanks, Alex. What’s up everyone? I’m a lover of photography and the nature meets urban setting of Loyola’s evergreen campus paints the perfect picture. Even though I grew up right here in Baltimore, I still decided to live on campus. Loyola’s residence halls are ranked among the best in the country by the Princeton Review 10 years running. I can cook dinner in our apartment kitchen and study and hang out with friends in are awesome common areas. And if I don’t feel like cooking Loyola’s dining services dish up fresh seasonal foods from smoothies to sushi, to local favorites like crab cakes. Not to mention all the off campus dining options around campus and in Baltimore. Through, Messina, Loyola’s first-year program, all students live and learn with a group of their peers for their first year. Having roommates who were also classmates helped me transition to college life and really set the tone for my time at Loyola. With so many students living on campus all four years there is a true feeling of community every night and weekend. Loyola provides all kinds of things for me to do on campus beyond my classes. I can attend performances at McManus Theater, check out the latest art show in the fine art gallery or head to the Fitness and Aquatic Center and shoot some hoops, scale the rock wall, or sign up for a hiking or canoe trip at the Outdoor Adventure. There is so much to learn and experience at Loyola. Not only am I learning the skills I needed for my career in communications and digital media, but I’m also getting to enjoy my home away from home on Loyola’s beautiful campus. I’m proud to call myself a Greyhound. Well, that’s all for me. Back to you Alex.

– Great job, Ben. Thanks for sharing a snapshot of life at Loyola and your experience with Messina. It’s pretty cool that you consider campus your home away from home even as a sophomore. I just don’t know how you find the time to make dinner with your roommates, attend events on campus and hit the FAC on top of the classes. Absolutely incredible. Thanks again for that. All right everyone, next we’ll hear about student life and all the ways you can get involved at Loyola.