I want to call this out as an ex student of Loyola.
As an ex-student of Loyola, I just want to call this out.
I genuinely feel like Loyola's reputation is slowly but definitely fading. And a major reason is the kind of crowd and perception we have today. So many people think all Loyolites are rich, entitled, and spoiled. I honestly don't know why. Maybe it's because of the increasing acceptance of students from influential backgrounds, but that stereotype doesn't represent everyone.
What frustrates me even more is how disconnected the college seems from the current job market. They're offering programs integrated with ACCA, but where are the roles that actually align with those qualifications? Why aren't we getting more finance, audit, consulting, or accounting opportunities? Instead, students are flooded with sub-par sales jobs and BPO roles during placements. It just doesn't make sense.
It's high time the college got a reality check.
Loyola has produced absolute GOATs like Aswath Damodaran, C. Rangarajan, C. S. Seshadri, and so many other scholars and legends. That's the legacy we should be carrying forward.
And no, not everyone who joins Loyola wants to become an actor. A lot of us came here with ambitions in finance, consulting, research, economics, tech, and other fields. We need to step up our game instead of living off past glory.
Maybe I'm crashing out because I just heard someone talking shit about Loyola, and I couldn't digest it. What hurts is seeing colleges that weren't even considered on the same level a few years ago now pulling ahead of us in placements, opportunities, and overall reputation.
I still love Loyola. That's exactly why I'm saying this. If we actually care about the institution, we need to stop pretending everything is fine and start asking for better.
Thank you.