<p>I will be attending Loyola, but I am still not sure on some things. I visited today and the school is actually really nice. The dorm rooms are awesome (5/5).When they showed us one of the dorm rooms. I was amazed when they said it was the worst they had. That was crazy to me becuase that dorm rooms had everything. The school has a Jesuits feeling to it when it comes to the church and some older buildings. I know the liberal arts classes are going to be great, but then it comes to my technological needs I'm not sure. I want to be with people who are into technology and in a way kinda geeky but not extremely. When it comes to the engineering program it's barely recognized.</p>
<p>So my real questions is how good is the engineering program at Loyola and where can that program lead you to?</p>
<p>The program is an Engineering Science program… with a concentration in one of four disciplines. Do you have something particular in mind as to what direction you want to go into? Did you sit in on any of the Engineering presentations while you were there at an open house? The program does not have alot of variety as to electives but I believe you may be able to take classes at other schools in the area (John Hopkins for one) as an upper class - not positive so you may want to check this out. I tried to find it on the web site but couldnt get into it. I thought I read it somewhere awhile ago. </p>
<p>Since my D was not 100% on Engineering going in, in talking to many people, Grad school is a place you can really specialize. </p>
<p>It appears when you get into the classes for your concentration, the classes are small - currently 8 student in Electronics; Signals & Systems; Digital Logic & Computer Systems this semester I believe. The intro to Engineering will be bigger because it is open to all students, not just Engineering majors </p>
<p>The school has a Sophomore internship initiative this year (dont know if this is new or not) and I believe my D will have an internship at Verizon…) not sure where that will lead later down the road…</p>
<p>Apparently loyola has an Columbia university program. An extra year of college sounds good to me if I will get a chance to graduate at a top engineering college. I’ve known engineering is what I wanted to do since I was in middle school. When it comes to engineering, I want to major in electronics/electrical. Coming out of college I would like to do serious work with a company like apple or Microsoft. Or if possible go straight for the masters in engineering. Money was important so I had to go with loyola personally. I had others but they where too much. I went to a Saturday information day and it was good, but never got a chance to come to the accepted student open house so never got information on their engineering program. If I can’t get the Columbia program, would it be smart to stay at Loyola?</p>
<p>why dont you email the department head and ask some questions, maybe that would give you a better sense if the program is right for you… My D is in the Electrical program and she loves it … dont have anything to compare it to though… </p>
<p>Another thing I want to mention for you to keep in mind is after freshman year, there are different housing options… some are more costly… don’t know how that fits into aid but besure you know the prices before you pick next year so you are not surprised. </p>
<p>PM me if there are any particulars you would like me to ask my d.</p>
<p>I have another question if anyone has any input into it. Going to loyola I would need work study. I called and got information on it, how you need to apply for the jobs and everything, but does anyone have any input on it. Which jobs are around campus and is there a way to ensure you will get the job compared to everyone else.</p>
<p>work-study students get first choice. There are lots of jobs on campus - the work-study kids don’t fill them all. Examples of jobs: working at the FAC, desk attendant in the dorms, phone-a-thon, events, etc.</p>
<p>I went through school with work study jobs too-- I also found that babysitting is a good way to pick up some cash. I used it for grocery money.</p>
<p>Advantages: paid in cash–you can study when the kids are in bed----you can say No if you need that evening for something else—not hard on the feet like waitressing— you don’t hit a limit as you do with work study jobs – and you can babysit and have a work study job, too.</p>
<p>If a spot is open in the tech department I would really want that. It would be an interesting job in a sense since I know a lot about computers and I could gain some experience.</p>