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Most students at Gonzaga are very happy to be here. Few would argue that Gonzaga isn’t flawed. Common complaints include that it isn’t strong enough academically, classes are too big, it’s too Catholic or not Catholic enough, and Spokane is a lousy city for a college student. But most students admit their love for it anyway. Perhaps the primary reason for this is the tightness of the Gonzaga community and the relaxed and friendly atmosphere that comes with it. One can cope with shortcomings more easily when living in a comfortable and friendly environment. Students’ workload fluctuates wildly depending on field of study, but few are completely overwhelmed or obsessed with studying. Another major draw to many Gonzaga students is the school’s study abroad program. Almost a quarter of Gonzaga students study overseas, the majority attending Gonzaga’s well-established Florence program.

The biggest challenge facing Gonzaga over the next few years will be the resolution of these various transition-related problems. If Gonzaga truly wants to establish itself as an elite school, growing pains still need to be resolved.It wants to be an elite school, but this’ll mean more profs, more technology, looking for new ways to accommodate students (better food, transportation, campus activities). As with just about any institution, there are plenty of reasons to get frustrated, and plenty of ways in which institutional or administrative stupidity alienates those who are victims of it. The future of Gonzaga will be how it adapts after this time of change. They need to turn their attention not to expanding, but enriching.

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Campus Strictness at Gonzaga University

wacker987

Management Information Systems '15

1.9

C-

Too Much

We got into wat too much trouble for a attempted comical intramural team.

May 22, 2012

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Nightlife at Gonzaga University

wacker987

Management Information Systems '15

3.1

B-

What Party?

Very little partying compared to almost any other college.

May 22, 2012

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Nightlife at Gonzaga University

LivesforChrist

Special Education and Teaching '15

5.0

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Everything Is Possible

If you want to drink, downtown is a 15-minute walk to campus; if you don't like drinking there is the mall, the park, restaurants, lounges, and salsa clubs that are open. I go with a group of friends salsa dancing saturday nights. It's $5 to get in and they offer a free one-hour lesson. There is always something to do. Skyhigh is a 20-minute drive from campus. Two malls--one walking distance, the other 15-minutes away--are accessible. There is a field on campus, a pool, clubs, praise and worship/fellowship events, retreats...there is never a dull moment.

May 18, 2012

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