UIC, Loyola, DePaul

[kjgv22]

Hi all,

I'm wondering if anyone can give me some advice and comparisons regarding the English departments and MA programs at Loyola, UIC, and DePaul? I've applied to all three. I've been accepted to Loyola and Depaul MA in English programs, both without funding. I'm still waiting to hear back from UIC, getting very nervous at this point. I'm leaning towards UIC if I get accepted. UIC also offers no funding for MA students. Does anyone have any comments on the comparisons of the English departments and the schools? I would love to hear any feedback you have.

Thank you.

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I know next to nothing about Depaul and Loyola's English departments, but I know a tiny bit about UIC?  Their English department has a pretty interesting mix of faculty, though, from what I hear, Walter Benn Michaels is a very strong presence in the department, and he can be kind of a polarizing dude.  But there are great 19th century people there (Kornbluh, Covielo) and the students I've met in the department seem very nice.  That's all I really know.

 

[WendyWonderland]

On March 21, 2016 at 1:36 PM, kjgv22 said:

Hi all,

I'm wondering if anyone can give me some advice and comparisons regarding the English departments and MA programs at Loyola, UIC, and DePaul? I've applied to all three. I've been accepted to Loyola and Depaul MA in English programs, both without funding. I'm still waiting to hear back from UIC, getting very nervous at this point. I'm leaning towards UIC if I get accepted. UIC also offers no funding for MA students. Does anyone have any comments on the comparisons of the English departments and the schools? I would love to hear any feedback you have.

Thank you.

Which Loyola are you talking about? I am from LMU. You can pm me if you have question. 

[kjgv22]

Hi @WendyWonderland, I was referring to Loyola University Chicago. Thank you though.