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Loyola University Chicago - It looks like Lake Michigan off the Windy City can take a toll on a lakeside university building's cladding. (no review)

Loyola University Chicago

3.6(95 reviews)
4.1 mi•Rogers Park

I cannot rate the actual school. I've already completed undergrad and attended grad school at other…read moreuniversities. My rating is solely because I've been on a bunch of campuses for book signings, and it's ALWAYS super complicated to figure out how to get from Point A to Point B (including my own alma maters). I went to this location solely for a Red Cross blood donation drive. I love how their campus is set up. Not only did they have signs on the doors and a cone out front to figure out which building to get into, but as soon as I opened my mouth to ask a student where the building was, I turned and saw a clear map to find it on my own. (I was super close so she pointed me the rest of the way. Friendly young lady.) Since I can no longer find this location in upcoming blood drives, I'm assuming that Red Cross may not be there permanently. But the campus is clean. The front desk people (for the school) were professional. The two students (workers?) who were on the Red Cross side were organized and professional. And the attendees behind the tent were great too. I hope Loyola Rogers Park makes this a permanent thing. Although I walked, it's very convenient that it's accessible by the el. And it was nothing at all like all the complications I experienced at another facility trying to donate plasma. It took me longer to walk to the school than it did for the actual six-minute donation. Kudos to them for allowing Red Cross onto their campus.

I transferred to Loyola from Occidental College. From the moment I began at Loyola, I felt that the…read moreadministration barely even was aware of my existence. I was not given housing, financial aid, or any support with finding off campus housing near the school. When I started taking classes, I was appalled at the lack of quality among instructors. I had professors who would not show up to class, or would give me assignments that I could see they purchased online, because they hadn't taken out the name of the company or the teacher instructions. With class registration, I found academic advisors often gave me different answers, and it was a genuine challenge to see the same advisor twice. Currently, the course offerings are so slim in my major (business management) that it is hard to select a class schedule where even half of the classes are going towards my major. In summary, this is not a school for finishing your degree quickly or efficiently. It's the kind of institution where you'll have to take a lot of classes that feel pointless and random because they are. And those are the professors who are least likely to actually care about the quality of their instruction. You'll be in a cohort of students who don't seem to really give a damn. Most of my classes are filled with 80-85% of the students on their computers playing NYT games or watching youtube. Most of the classes I have taken have been lecture format, where a professor goes through slides at the front of a silent classroom. I've had many classes with 2 or 3 graded assignments in the entire semester. Most of my Professors don't give any feedback on homework or tests and certainly never return them, and so it's generally pretty difficult to know how to improve. On the student life side, the student body is incredibly cliquey and unwelcoming. After two and a half years at the organization, I know 0 fellow Loyola students by name. I do not recommend transferring here. I really regret it. This school knows how to put lipstick on the pig, but it is far from a premier institution. If you're looking in Chicago, Loyola presents the worst ratio of cost/value of education. Look elsewhere!!

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University of St Mary of the Lake - Beautiful place to visit for the day and commune with nature.

University of St Mary of the Lake

4.7(6 reviews)
22.9 mi

The University of St Mary of the Lake is a seminary located in the Mundelein/Libertyville area…read more Their campus is beautiful, with great landscaping and peaceful seating spots throughout with both grass and stone pathways. We came here for lunch at their dining hall, which is open to the public - be sure to call ahead to the campus to see their operating hours, as it does change frequently. You have to purchase a meal ticket per person at the bookstore, in which the receipt is then checked at the entrance of the dining hall. The 'main' part of the dining hall is reserved for the staff, while the next section that is separated by a partition is for the public/students. The lunch spread is two parts, and it's AYCE - one is a salad bar, and the other is a hot food bar in which the menu rotates. When we went, the hot food menu had burger buns, breaded and grilled chicken breast, steamed veggies, french fries, brown rice, and vegetarian beans. There was also fresh toppings, such as iceberg lettuce and sliced tomatoes, pickled jalapenos, chile sauce, and condiments (ketchup, mustard, sriracha, A1, etc.). The salad bar has a good variety, and there are also individual packs of salad dressings and croutons. I enjoyed the breaded chicken and the seasoned french fries. The burger bun was kind of dry, and the hot entrees could have been more temperature hot (they were more lukewarm). There are also racks of cereal, potato chips, different types of breads (toast, bagels), as well as a drink station (tea, coffee, juice, and soda). A toaster is also available. Staff are kind and friendly, and they do replenish the items quickly. Everything is self-service - when you're done with your plate(s), there is a section by the kitchen where you dump your liquids, separate your silverwares, cups/mugs, and the different types of plates/bowls. Bathrooms are located right outside of the dining hall, and they are maintained well. Plenty of parking in the large lot. +dining hall open to the public +large lot for vehicles +call ahead for confirmed operating hours

Beautiful place to visit for the day and commune with nature. It's a hidden gem in Mundelein, IL…read more Quiet, serene an peaceful. Great place to enjoy the leaves changing in the fall. Also a perfect spot for photo shoots. It is open to the public.

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Kellogg School of Management

Kellogg School of Management

5.0(2 reviews)
0.1 mi

I always have troubles reviewing schools, but I guess I'll just speak to why I chose to do my…read moredoctorate at Kellogg over other peer schools like Wharton, etc. *They have a top (seen by many as 'the' top) Marketing program in the world. Northwestern is where the AMA was born. This is where Philip Kotler spent his storied career revolutionizing the maketing field. Their faculty are among the world's leaders in research. *The resources offered by Kellogg are amazing. If you're coming here for a doctorate, all the research resources you'll ever need will be given to you: computer, software, research funding, travel grants, IT support, and a very very generous stipend/fellowship to support your living expenses. If you come here for an MBA, then you should already have an idea about how heavily-recruited Kellogg is by corporations and the big consulting firms (McKinsey, BCG, Booz&Co, and Bain&Co). *Aside from just Marketing, Kellogg is a Top 5 business school (as recognized by most MBA rankings), and Northwestern University is an elite private undergrad institution that turns heads. I really didn't look too much at these two rankings since the faculty and their respective department matters more for Ph.D. considerations, but it's nice to know I'm in good company all around. *Evanston is the type of college-town I fell in love with after spending a summer in Chapel Hill, NC (a nice change from my undergrad in La Jolla, CA). There is a small-town spirit, and the city is very very revolved around Northwestern (NCAA football season is underway, and all the businesses have their Purple on). *Unlike some other small college-towns, Evanston has a big bustling city in Chicago right in its backyard. The heart of downtown is located just 12 miles south of Evanston, which can conveniently be reached by the 'El' (Purple Line), Metra (UP-N to OTC), Northwestern Shuttle (Intercampus to Northwestern Memorial Hospital or the Chicago Express to The Loop), by car, or even by bike (Chicago is extremely flat compared to California, and I'm loving it). *The food scene is much better in Chicago and the surrounding area than it is in the other cities that house the programs I got into (Philadelphia, San Diego, Pittsburgh, Gainesville, Boulder, St. Louis, and Houston), and if you look at my reviews, then you know I LOVE my food. Chicago is one of the only three cities in the US that has a Michelin Guide; it's the home of famous epicurean destinations of 'Alinea' and 'Next' (chef: Grant Aschatz), 'L2O' (chef: Laurent Gras), and Charlie Trotter's namesake. Combine this with famous Chicago fare of Deep Dish Pizza (you can find Lou Malnati's in downtown Evanston, or go out into the city for Pequods), Chicago Dogs (Hot Dougs in Chicago and Portillo's everywhere), Italian Beef (Al's Beef and Portillo's), and everything else! Before applying, I thought I had no chance of getting into my dream school for my PhD, but here I am today. If Kellogg is a good fit for you, just apply and see what happens!

beautiful building - open unique architecture - makes up for inferior program relative to Chicago…read moreBooth

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