LMU focuses not just in academics, but education of the whole person. Community service and social justice is a big part of the culture. LMU focuses on teaching you how to think rather than what to think.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
LMU is very big on their mission statement and loves to incorporate it in everything that we do. Get involved! LMU loves to see students who are involved in things other than academics.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Class sizes are usually around 20-30 students so there is a lot of personal connections with classes and professors. Because of this, professors know who you are and keep you accountable for classwork but make up for it by having a lot of personal office hours instead of with a TA.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Student Housing does a good job of making students feel at home and there is always programs within the dorms to get to know other students or go to events on campus. Dorms are really nice and have common rooms where students can hang out.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Almost all of the food on campus is cooked right in front of you instead of sitting under a lamp for who knows how long. There is a good amount of gluten free and vegetarian options and there has been a big movement for fair trade and organic foods as well.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
LMU is so close to everything but is still on the bluff overlooking the whole city. Many students go to the beach, slack line between palm trees on campus, go to Venice or Santa Monica, or just sit on the bluff and enjoy the view.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
The Tongva Memorial - There is a memorial on the bluff dedicated to the original settlers of the LA basin. It's a circular memorial and a great place to reflect, meditate, or watch the sunset. What's even cooler is when you stand in the center and speak, everything echoes.
The Birthday Fountain - At the strike of midnight on your birthday, you are carried and thrown into the birthday fountain in the middle of campus.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
LMU is great for students who love close connections with faculty and staff. There is a lot of opportunity for leadership positions and service. LMU fosters a culture of being with and for others and creating a generation of students who will one day change the world.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is a club for almost anything and everything. From Dumbledore's Army, Gardening Club, to service organizations, it's almost hard not to get over involved.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The campus is VERY safe. There has not been a time where I didn't feel unsafe walking across campus day or night.
LMU focuses not just in academics, but education of the whole person. Community service and social justice is a big part of the culture. LMU focuses on teaching you how to think rather than what to think.
LMU is very big on their mission statement and loves to incorporate it in everything that we do. Get involved! LMU loves to see students who are involved in things other than academics.
Class sizes are usually around 20-30 students so there is a lot of personal connections with classes and professors. Because of this, professors know who you are and keep you accountable for classwork but make up for it by having a lot of personal office hours instead of with a TA.
Student Housing does a good job of making students feel at home and there is always programs within the dorms to get to know other students or go to events on campus. Dorms are really nice and have common rooms where students can hang out.
Almost all of the food on campus is cooked right in front of you instead of sitting under a lamp for who knows how long. There is a good amount of gluten free and vegetarian options and there has been a big movement for fair trade and organic foods as well.
LMU is so close to everything but is still on the bluff overlooking the whole city. Many students go to the beach, slack line between palm trees on campus, go to Venice or Santa Monica, or just sit on the bluff and enjoy the view.
The Tongva Memorial - There is a memorial on the bluff dedicated to the original settlers of the LA basin. It's a circular memorial and a great place to reflect, meditate, or watch the sunset. What's even cooler is when you stand in the center and speak, everything echoes. The Birthday Fountain - At the strike of midnight on your birthday, you are carried and thrown into the birthday fountain in the middle of campus.
LMU is great for students who love close connections with faculty and staff. There is a lot of opportunity for leadership positions and service. LMU fosters a culture of being with and for others and creating a generation of students who will one day change the world.
There is a club for almost anything and everything. From Dumbledore's Army, Gardening Club, to service organizations, it's almost hard not to get over involved.
The campus is VERY safe. There has not been a time where I didn't feel unsafe walking across campus day or night.