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academics are very astute and are known in the northwestern region. My favorite class was about education in the high school which is another program I am in. I enjoy it because it is taught by people who definatly know what they are talking about and it isnt just about a grade but rather knowing something that we can use later. students, themselves, are very smart and talk with a professionalism that is beyond what most colleges have. I am proud to say that I am a Bulldog because I know that everyday in my classes I am being challenged far beyond what I ever thought I could do.

The Jesuit education is a different experience, really small intimate class sizes mean a lot more heated discussion. All of my professors know me by name. My favorite class so far at GU has been my English 102 class - which is a core requirement. Even for the basic stuff you still get really intelligent quality Professors. The professors here are always really willing to meet with you during office hours for extra discussion, every professor I've had so far has been extremely accessible. Education at Gonzaga is geared a lot towards a successful job after you graduate, but we have a lot of varied core requirements so that each student gets a well rounded "Jesuit" education.

Professors know my name usually. My favorite class would have to of been actually either my religion classes surprisingly or my computer classes. Least favorite class would be philosophy or business law. Students are constantly studying here. Class participation is usual you get a few of the big mouth out-spoken kids that have an opinion about everything but usually class participation is forced. Gonzaga students do have intellectual conversations outside of class which is refreshing. Students aren't very competitive I don't think. For the most part the students are very focused and do a good job in class which motivates you to want to do a good job. My major is changing from accounting because accounting is just ridiculous here....and the teachers are usually unavailable outside of class, you usually need to schedule an appointment a day ahead of time at least....it's a job to get ahold of them. I feel like the academic requirements are strict and slightly high but I also think that is what give Gonzaga the good name that I think it has. I think the education that I have might be geared toward getting a job but I'm not sure....

The academics at Gonzaga are amazing. The teachers are always intersted in how the students are performing and are willing to spend large amounts of time working with students who are having problems. Lots of students have class related dicussions outside of class. My friends and I have built a working trebuchet because we learned about truss systems and loads in a Statics class. I am an Engineering major in my freshman year, my favorite class so far is Statics. The class is a course for my major and I actually enjoy working for it. I do not however, like my non-engineering classes like philosophy and literature, I just can't enjoy english classes, even though I do enjoy reading in my spare time.

The core requirements at Gonzaga are a little heavy (4 semesters of philosophy, 3 of religion, 3 of math and science, 3 english...etc.) but most kids I know end up learning a lot more in fields they would have never thought to experience. It's for this reason that a lot of my friends have decided to minor in philosophy. The average class size is around 17, and you leave most semesters feeling that professors really took the chance to get to know you. Some professors don't have Phd's, however those have been some of my better experiences because they have been younger and have connected with the students better. There are no teaching assistants-ever! Because the school is Jesuit, it is really focused on learning what you want and bettering yourself. The students that go here are of the highest caliber, and I'll often find my friends and me talking about politics or an idea in philosophy while we drink beer and get ready to go out on Friday nights.

I love the school of ed- everyone is great. Most professors are willing to help you outside of class.... out of the 12 teachers ive had, 10 knew me by name. School is busy- you have to manage your time well.

My professors know my name by at least midterms. The biggest class I have is 30 students. The academic requirements are kind of cumbersome though. We have a lot of them, including three semesters of religion and four semesters of philosophy. They just become a pain!

Coming into Gonzaga, I was really scared by the fact that I HAD to take religious classes (I come from a public school), but they have actually been really interesting to me. I've learned a lot about different religions and different aspects of faith in general; the selection of classes to take is very diverse. My most favorite classes are my science classes. Our science department is very selective and very rigorous as to who "survives" them. They really prepare you for your future in med-school, vet-school, nursing, dentistry, etc. I think the best part of Gonzaga (out of everything here) is that the teachers, staff, and personel are so involved. They know you by name, they encourage you to come talk to them, they are willing to answer any questions, etc. They realize that most of us are here by ourselves; they become our second family.

Academics at Gonzaga are exactly what I imagined them to be. I went to a private Catholic high school, so I was fully prepared for the academic load that Gonzaga provides. If you aren't being challenged enough, I am positive that Gonzaga offers upper division courses that will do so. Also, for student-athletes, there are personal tutors available (I have definitely taken advantage of this) to meet with you at least once a week for an hour.