All Things Loyola University Chicago (My Perspective 2.5 Years In)

Let's discuss everything you need to know about going to Loyola University Chicago. Seriously my friend, this video has all you need. From exploring Chicago, to avoiding dining hall food poisoning, to how to find chill parties, we go through it all.
Didn't answer all your questions? ask me in the comments down below :)
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0:00 Loyola Chicago
0:45 Campus
2:03 Student Housing
3:07 Dining Halls
4:05 Classes
5:06 Social Life
6:01 Parties
7:19 Tuition
8:14 Misc

[@edgardmunguia]

Watching your vid brings so much memories. Graduated from LUC back in 2012. Best years of my life. I loved every moment. Thanks for keeping us up to date.

[@katpdf]

usually don't comment on videos butjust wanted to say thanks for this- your honesty and straight-to-the-point info super helpful for an incoming freshman :))

[@RyanMolkentin]

Happy to help :)

[@lukehenry4937]

Thanks a lot, this is a great guide! I'm considering enrolling now as a senior and I'm glad that I came across this. Also, good job with the editing lol

[@RyanMolkentin]

Glad I could help :)

[@thesuperiorclogsquadandfri4291]

I’m a senior in highschool rn and Loyola is my top pick, so this was rly helpful! I’m trynna get as much info from current/past student experiences and perspectives before I decide commit. Ty! :)))

[@RyanMolkentin]

Dm me with any additional questions :)

[@willpower4477]

@@RyanMolkentin 🙏 . I am graduating from school after 4 months in Uzbekistan. I got into LOYOLA University Chicago, Class of 2028 and awarded with Presidential Scholarship $30,000 per year. Now, I am not sure how much money should I have for additional expenses. Can you give some info about tuition fees for international students. Thanks in advance. ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@seeratfatima661]

​@@willpower4477 how you got the scholarship? Can you please guide

[@Thundy]

Im between DePaul and Loyola rn, transferring in for Psychology. Loyola is winning the race so far and they gave me a pretty solid aid offer. Its nice to hear the social scene isn't dependent on drinking or large parties like some other places. Drinking and smoking just arent my thing. Hope to see you on campus if you're still around. Thanks for the vid!

[@e11ora]

I just got in as a nursing major and was invited to apply to the honors college, so this was super helpful thank you

[@DoctorFancy_SinceForever]

He said you have to live on campus for the first 2 years with exceptions. True; one of the exceptions is attending with a ROTC scholarship.

[@austinnicholl8891]

Skip the shuttle. There's a CTA train that easily takes you back and forth between the Lake Shore Campus and the Water Tower Campus.

[@jonathantengbeh3601]

Typically how many students are in a class?? Also are professors lenient? Do they give extra credit? Do they curve?? Also do the stem students seem stressed?

[@lauralampe1664]

Hi Ryan, Loyola Alumnus...class of 1983...yes, 40 years ago. I lived in Mertz Hall for 3 years before getting an apartment one block north of campus. In the early 1980's, many students commuted & didn't live in the dorms. Do all Loyola freshman & sophomores have to live on campus, even if they only live a few miles from campus? Loyola was not a party school in my day either, but you could always find a party if that was a priority for you. Now hit the books!

[@RyanMolkentin]

Wow, that's amazing! No commuter students don't have to stay in dorms only out of staters. How's your Loyola degree treated you 40 years later?

[@lauralampe1664]

@@RyanMolkentin well, fortunately for me, I have worked steadily for almost 40 years...only unemployed for about 6 months of that time. End of 2024 I am hoping to retire. Go Ramblers!

[@StarryEmpire]

Hi there Ryan! Just came across your channel; my name is Starry and I graduated from LUC in 2019! I do comedy and I have this great idea to conduct entertaining yet informative interviews with students about their experiences at different college campuses. I'd like to start at Loyola and I assume you are still a current student? I'd be interested in collaborating with you to make the Loyola episode happen! You have a platform I can connect with you privately?

[@OopsieCat]

Very helpful!

[@RyanMolkentin]

Glad to help :)

[@JuanJimenez-up6zg]

i recently went to an admitted students event and was told that freshamn didn't have to dorm there as long as they exempt. sooooooo can they commute or not im confused as frick and decission day is tm lol

[@RyanMolkentin]

You can totally commute! I think you just have to have residence within 50 miles of campus

[@EdibleGarbage]

My daughter got accepted and is trying to decide if it's worth getting loans to go to Loyola. The only financial aid information she has received is about loans. She loves the campus and proximity to Chicago. Doesn't love the cost. Any tips on lowering the tuition?

[@RyanMolkentin]

Yes absolutely! I know of many people who were in your situation. Loyola is more flexible than you may think. Email Loyola's financial aid office and tell them your situation that you love the school, but that you need slightly more aid if you're daughter is going to attend. In many cases they'll revise your aid and give you more than originally given!

[@maxleigh781]

How difficult would you say the math classes were? My projected math class is either math 131 or 161, I have problem really being able to execute formulas and understand how to manipulate to fit the problem at hand. I’m planning on studying as much as I can to fix it. Would worried do you think I should be or should I look else where schooling wise?

[@RyanMolkentin]

Totally depends on the class you choose! Some are easy peasy, some are challenging

[@carlybilgri6717]

if you can, take stephen london!! I had him for 161 and he was easily the best math teacher i have ever had!

[@sshkvr]

thanks, dude

[@camryblack]

are most of the accounting classes held in the water tower campus?

[@RyanMolkentin]

Yes, most business related classes are held downtown

[@kaitymc]

hello! im a little late to the party here but I was just wondering which "majors " are at which campus. I got accepted into the engineering program and was just wondering where most of my classes would be (lake shore or water tower)

[@RyanMolkentin]

Engineering should be lake shore campus I believe

[@kaitymc]

@@RyanMolkentin okay awesome! would there be any classes (core classes) that I would take at the other campus?

[@RyanMolkentin]

Yes, you can decide when choosing classes

[@user-vk8rt3nn3o]

talking about money, does financial aid pay a half of the amount you might pay for the whole year?

[@RyanMolkentin]

If you're granted the highest scholarship they give to average applicants you'll get half off tuition :) I believe it's called the presidential scholarship

[@jananasef8468]

Is there link to dorms in or near Loyola and how much it may cost for 1 month student? Could you please help with any details related to accommodation or hostel fees and place please

[@jananasef8468]

Student abroad for 1 month what pieces of advice would you give?

[@RyanMolkentin]

www.luc.edu/reslife/halls/ this is the list of dorms here at Loyola

[@kurtkonczak538]

Graduated from there. Loyola was the worst choice I ever made.

[@antonioso1996]

can i ask why?

[@verodiaz5625]

But you stayed there for 4 years?

[@marcogamingking3177]

Any one ever hear of 2 teenagers who stole a cart from loyola

[@Gant-kk5td]

What are the abroad programs like and have you done any?

[@RyanMolkentin]

Plenty of abroad programs. They have an entire Rome Italy campus :)

[@dianecnelson]

can you comment on the gender ratio? thanks

[@RyanMolkentin]

It's about 2:1 girls to guys :)

[@user-fs8tl7ni1w]

One word answer: DePaul!

[@RyanMolkentin]

DePaul < Loyola 😋

[@user-fs8tl7ni1w]

DePaul > Loyolas (all of them)

[@user-fs8tl7ni1w]

DePaul/Lincoln Park > Rogers Park

[@user-fs8tl7ni1w]

DePaul is much better than Loyola-Chicago, Loyola Marymount, Loyola New Orleans, and Loyola Maryland. Don’t believe me…then just visit DePaul! You don’t have to take my word for it. Loyolas are all good schools, but they are not at the level of DePaul!

[@RyanMolkentin]

Sounds like you should make an all things depaul video ;)