Gonzaga University

Do your homework prior to matriculating at Gonzaga.
You should:
-Arrange an overnight visit; preferably one official
visit, and one random unannounced visit because the
students here put extra effort into assisting prospective
newcomers. This way you can avoid being misled.
-Realize that social life here consists of high school
style functions. Did you like high school? Then you'll
love Gonzaga.
-Be comfortable with being alone or attached at the hip.
There is usually no middle ground in this aspect of
Gonzaga life. Either everyone will be studying
obsessively, or bothering you to partake in some
charitable event.
-Look at possible job prospects (if necessary) before
moving here. Do you need to work? If so, realize that
Gonzaga is located in Spokane. Unemployment is
ridiculous in Spokane. Yes, maybe it's because there
exists a plethora of methamphetamine here, and everyone
spends money on drugs than boosting the economy...
-Know that if you're looking for God here, it'll be a
noteworthy search. I came here in search of learning
about Jesus. Instead, everyone assumed I knew all there
was to know about Christ, and sort of played down my
many inquiries.
-Bring your warmest clothes. Spokane is cold! This makes
for miserable walking weather, as driving inside campus
is out of the question. Maybe you could invest in a
enclosed and heated golf cart....
-Be aware that people here are only friendly because they
volunteer to be. The people taking care of you on your
visit will be very sweet and cordial. Don't be fooled.
They will forget who you are when you attend, unless
they discover that you have no opinions, and no wonders.
At that point, you will have successfully fit in to the Gonzaga lifestyle. Congratulations!

1st Year Male -- Class 2005

Scholastic Success: A+, Innovation: F