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Holistic learning is a highlight of Gonzaga University: the school 鈥渇ocuses on preparing students spiritually, intellectually, physically, and emotionally鈥� for their futures. For instance, the school 鈥渆ncourages students to take classes outside of their majors in order to broaden their learning experiences.鈥� It also takes an interdisciplinary approach to the core curriculum, with one student noting that 鈥渁n advanced biochemistry course...also aimed to apply concepts learned in Communications 100.鈥� Together, these approaches help to 鈥渄evelop people as a whole, so they have the skills to live a full and impactful life.鈥� Gonzaga also fosters student growth through Community Engaged Learning courses that partner 鈥渨ith local organizations or university clubs to support the Spokane community through a variety of types of service.鈥� Even dorm life connects to academics through Living-Learning Communities (LLCs), where first- and second-year students can 鈥渓ive in a community surrounding a centralized topic,鈥� such as health professions, outdoor pursuits, or creative expression. This emphasis on personal growth, connection, and community carries over into the close, supportive relationships students build with professors. 鈥淚 have professors from two years ago who still remember me by name and ask questions about my life when I see them on campus,鈥� shares one student, adding, 鈥淥ur professors are unafraid to discuss challenging perspectives and implore us to consider numerous sides to an argument, which has really helped me grow as a critical thinker.鈥� As one undergrad sums it up: 鈥淓very part of this school helps shape students into individuals for and with others, who are ready to use their intellect and skills to do good in the world.鈥�

鈥淶ags help Zags鈥� is more than a campus motto: 鈥淚t鈥檚 the culture here. Community is a core value of all Gonzaga students, and it shows.鈥� Gonzaga鈥檚 campus culture is such that 鈥測ou will have the door held open for you, you will have people ask how you are doing, and you will be made to feel that you belong.鈥� One student adds, 鈥淚 think Gonzaga does a great job fostering a community of learners and leaders that really support and care for each other. It鈥檚 impossible to walk around campus and not see someone you鈥檝e connected with through student clubs, classes, volunteering, or on-campus housing.鈥� These 鈥渋nvolved, passionate, and welcoming鈥� Zags are also 鈥渄riven and ambitious,鈥� and love feeling 鈥減ositively motivated鈥� by their peers. As one undergrad explains, 鈥淚 feel most proud to be a Zag when I鈥檓 supporting my peers at sports, performing arts, or academic presentation events, and I have a lot of confidence knowing my friends always have my back here too.鈥�

Gonzaga鈥檚 鈥済uiding theme鈥� is cura personalis, or caring for the whole person, mind and body. For many Zags, this means balancing 鈥渁cademics with involvement in clubs, service, and social events.鈥� Gonzaga 鈥渉as strong service and community engagement opportunities that I have loved and鈥�continued involvement with all four years here. Our student clubs are also easy to get involved in and have helped me build friendships and feel connected to the campus community.鈥� One thing students don鈥檛 seem to have trouble fitting into their busy schedule is intramural sports (which are 鈥渁 HUGE thing鈥�): 鈥淚 love love love the basketball games here! Both men鈥檚 and women鈥檚!鈥� Beyond campus, GU Outdoors 鈥渆ncourages people to get outside鈥� and stay active, offering opportunities for snowboarding as well as 鈥済reat hiking, mountain biking, and skiing.鈥� Overall, students describe Gonzaga as a place where 鈥渢here鈥檚 a shared sense of energy and belonging that makes daily life feel both purposeful and connected.鈥�