Loyola University Maryland
Ok our second tour ever. We were hesitant because of the location. Though Baltimore like all big cities seemed to have its better areas and its seedy areas. Safety on the campus was a big issue/topic. Students telling us that going to town alone was not a good idea, though you could take the campus bus safely and easily.
The buildings were beautiful. When you walk in you immediately get the vibe of "so this is a 65,000 dollar a year school" . Clubby over stuffed chairs, ornate architecture. Our tour guide was not fantastic. He had a world weary vibe (oh to be 21 and so knowledgeable of the ways of the world again!) . He strongly emphasized the lack of any religious orientation at this Jesuit school.
The campus was nice, but a bit small and I couldn't help get that locked in here and away from out there feeling. As you can tell from the tone, I was not really feeling this school, though when I first went into the admissions building I was feeling more upbeat. The students their were welcoming and upbeat, the place looked really pretty. I just couldn't get a sense of identity from the school and the school spirit was a bit flagging. But again that could have just been our tour guide.
Though we had one fan, and it was one of our Juniors , it was taken off the list as just not a stand out in any way to us of course, I am sure many people go and they love it. We were not seeing anything special in our potential majors (business and computer science) or in the school itself to justify its top price.
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