Rambler Journey
A GUIDE TOYOUR RAMBLER JOURNEY
THIS IS YOUR ROADMAP to Loyola’s shared traditions and the unique experiences that lie ahead of you on your path to graduation. Explore activities, opportunities, and resources to help you build community, develop knowledge and skills, enhance your well-being, create memories, and engage in Ignatian reflection to make the most of your time at Loyola — the path is yours to choose.
ROOTED IN THE JESUIT TRADITION
The five ideals described below will guide you through your Rambler journey. As you gain knowledge, develop skills, and learn through your experiences at Loyola, you will come to live and exemplify these ideals.
THE FIVE IDEALS
The Loyola ideals listed below provide a guide to the values and mission that are embedded into the Rambler student experience. As you encounter opportunities throughout your Loyola journey, practice the Jesuit tradition of reflection to understand how your experiences helped you develop and exemplify these ideals.
Care for the Whole Person
Guided by The Student Promise, LUC students and alumni exhibit cura personalis (care for the whole person) for themselves and others. We recognize the uniqueness and dignity of each person, with specific needs, strengths, challenges, identities, and experiences. We are empathetic, compassionate, loving, and open-minded. LEARN MORE
Commit to Service, Social Justice, and Solidarity
LUC students and alumni are committed to the service of humanity and care for our common home. In learning and action, Ramblers pursue justice and stand in solidarity with those whose dignity is most threatened. LEARN MORE
Discern Guided by Faith
LUC students and alumni seek God in all things. Ramblers are self-aware and self-reflective, grounded in hope, discerning their life’s purpose and meaning by attending to their real-life experience. In their decision-making, Ramblers employ practical wisdom. LEARN MORE
Expand Knowledge
LUC students and alumni are intellectually humble while they engage in critical inquiry, research, purposeful learning, and professional development. Applying what they learn and striving for continuous improvement, Ramblers are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence. LEARN MORE
Thrive in a Global Community
LUC students and alumni work collaboratively and imaginatively to understand and address complex societal issues in an ever-changing technological and interconnected world. LEARN MORE
YOUR RAMBLER ROADMAP
While there are academic milestones that you need to achieve for your degree, like choosing a major and completing Core Curriculum requirements, the rest of your Loyola experience is yours to create. Below is a roadmap of what your journey could include, but every Rambler’s path is unique. Where will your journey take you?
EXPERIENCE THE JOURNEY
These experiences will help you learn, grow, and thrive at Loyola and beyond. Each experience can support your development in one or more of the Loyola ideals—and it is your path to chart.
SUPPORT ALONG YOUR JOURNEY
As you embark on the path ahead, there are many partners on campus help you navigate challenges and explore all that Loyola has to offer.
REFLECT ON YOUR JOURNEY
As you encounter significant experiences that exemplify the Loyola ideals throughout your time here, any and all Ramblers can practice the Ignatian practice of Examen to reflect on their experiences and submit brief on LUCommunity to earn honorary incentives, including lapel pins and a stole to wear at graduation.