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I am posting this comment purely for peoplesBrightEngineering Department
I am posting this comment purely for peoples advice.
Hey, I'm Leilani (thats not my real name but I want to keep this anonymous).I am going to be a freshman next year in 2014 and am dead caught in between 3 schools: Gonzaga, University of Portland, and University of San Diego. For the students who currently attend GU I ask you, do you think I would fit in and have a good experience at GU?

I consider myself to be smart, not validictorian or anything, but I get A's and B's in my honors and AP classes in high school. I live in Hawaii so I am used to warm weather, however I visited Portland in the middle of winter pretty much at its worst and it wasnt too bad at all... i like winter clothing :). I am thinking about going into the engineering program, and I consider myself fairly strong in mathematics and physics, but not excellent. I do like to have a social life, like go to fun party's and just doing fun and creative things with my friends, but I'm not some wild party girl. I do like to drink and party, but it's not my life; I actually do want a good education too. I also plan on running track while I'm at GU. I am white, so I guess I would 'blend-in' in that sense, but I am also slightly liberal and down-to-earth. Personality wise I am fairly outgoing and not a complete materialistic bitch, although I guess everyone has those moments. I guess I'm kinda weird, but who isnt. Haha but I actually do consider myself to be pretty normal. I am not very judgmental, open-minded, NOT racist, NOT sexist, and NOT religous. I wouldn't mind having those days or nights where I just cruize in my dorm and chill out, but I definitely dont want that to be the majority of my social life, but as I said earlier, I don't need to be partying every single night.

Overall, how do you guys think I would be able to fit in at GU, and would it be a good experience for me? You can either respond to this comment or add a comment of your own, add start it off with Dear Leilani or something like that so I know you are responding to me. Thank you soooo much and I would greatly appreciate your help. Feel free to add some stuff about things to do in the city, or the dorms, food options, things within walking distance to the school, etc. Mahalo Nui Loa.Sincerely, (Leilani)

1st Year Female -- Class 2014
Faculty Accessibility: A, Surrounding City: C+
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Gonzaga is an awesome place to be.AverageBusiness - Management and Administration
Gonzaga is an awesome place to be. The people here really make it that; it's a very caring place. The academics for the most part are good, and the extracurricular scene is decent. A lot of people bash on Spokane but to be honest I think it's a nice city. Granted, you aren't getting a Los Angeles or New York here, but compared to many other schools in the middle of nowhere, Spokane is a good place to be at for four years, and the citizens of Spokane LOVE GU. Basketball games are nuts, and the weather isn't horrible (I'm from San Diego, and I got used to the weather here just fine). Like every school, you are going to get out what you put in, but Gonzaga offers the necessary tools to make your college experience great!
1st Year Male -- Class 2013
Faculty Accessibility: A+, Collaboration/Competitive: B+
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I've been seeing quite a few negative reviewsNot so brightBusiness - Management and Administration
I've been seeing quite a few negative reviews popping up for the school on here. I'm a transfer student in from out of state, and I did a large amount of research on the institution I wanted to attend prior to gaining admittance. Most of the negative reviews seem a little off base. Yes. The students are arrogant and reek of entitlement, but it's a private university. Unfortunately, that's to be expected. There isn't a lot of diversity, but that kind of goes with the region. Also, being a non-traditional student, the student body was a little hard to break into, but that has worked out fine. Finally, it is a Jesuit school, so there is a bit of that presence, but it isn't overwhelming.

The academics, on the other hand are top-notch for upper division coursework (I can't comment on any lower-division since I never had to take it). The class sizes are manageable, and many of the professors are accessible and know the students by name. Also, they are extremely knowledgeable and open to student input. Finally, the alumni network is extremely tight-knit and available, which is one of the main reasons I chose this school. The negative reviews are what they are. Also, despite what some of the other reviewers say, the city is EXTREMELY welcoming of students (the reviewer who wrote it must not get out of the Logan neighborhood). Yes, the city sucks, yes the students are full of themselves, but the education itself is excellent. I would totally recommend it.

1st Year Female -- Class 2011
Education Quality: A, Useful Schoolwork: B-
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