For those who may not know, Marquette University is a private Jesuit university located in the heart of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It boasts a student body of just over 8,000 undergrads and a little under 2,000 grad students, with various majors offered. But what many prospective students may not know, is that this school is not all it's cracked up to be.
1. It's in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront, the Third Ward, the Milwaukee Art Museum, craft breweries, Miller Park, and the bustling downtown scene are just some of the great things this city has to offer. I mean, who would want a lakefront view, anyways?
2. The campus is full of history.
So boring, right? SJoA 10pm Tuesday night mass, I love you.
3. The alumni are underwhelming.
The founder of Texas Instruments, the inventor of Bagel Bites, the late Chris Farley, oh, and these two guys—just to name a few.
4. There's a dorm shaped like a beer can.
The famous landmark on campus and coveted freshman dorm, Victor McCormick Hall.
5. You can't go anywhere on campus without seeing someone you know.
Familiar faces around every corner remind you that you're not alone, no matter how far from home you may be. Who would want to go to school with a bunch of their friends? Not me!
6. Dining halls offer hot cookies.
Because sinking a spoon into a piping hot cookie (topped with ice cream, if you're feeling bold) is the actual worst.
7. The president is involved in the majority campus activities.
From his presence at Midnight Run, to Tuesday night Joan of Arc mass, to joining students for yoga on the quad, to hosting dinners for campus sports teams—everyone loves Lovell.
8. Students only have 300 student organizations to choose from.
From Greek life, to Ad Club, to Campus Ministry, to Club Sports—there's something for everyone to get involved in/with. If 300 isn't enough for you, I don't know what is.
9. They constantly push students to grow in their faith, show leadership, do service, and achieve excellence.
The core values of Marquette along with Marquette's mission encourage students to "set the world on fire" after graduation, to really "Be The Difference" in their community.
10. The basketball program has never been that great.
Coaches like Al McGuire, Rick Majerus, and Tom Crean mixed with players like Butch Lee, Bo Ellis, Doc Rivers, Dwayne Wade, Steve Novak, and Jimmy Butler—it's no wonder that Marquette has been a known basketball powerhouse in the Big East conference for decades.
11. There are too many flowers on campus.
When it's not snowing, the campus is in full bloom with flowers of every color around every corner. I mean, who doesn't love that?
So you see, I guess what I'm trying to say, is that Marquette really isn't all it's cracked up to be—it's more.
