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Happy December everyone! I am so excited to be home with my family. The end of the semester is always hard, and a lot of the time it feels like you won’t get everything done. I am always focusing on going home, because it gives me an end goal. I just have to remember a few things while getting ready to leave campus. Here are some tips for a smooth transition from Spokane to home:

  • Know your travel information. The Spokane Airport definitely isn’t huge, but if you think your flight is at 6 PM, and it’s really at 6 AM, there are going to be some problems.
  • Pack before the day you’re leaving. It’s easy to get rushed and forget things if you are in a big hurry. It’s also easy to overpack in that situation, so plan accordingly.
  • While it seems like a given, make sure to see friends before you leave. Breaks can be longer than expected, and I have found myself wishing I had spent more time with the people I was with in Spokane before leaving. On the other side of that, give your family and friends the attention they deserve while you are at home. Cherish the holidays as a time to come together and love each other.
  • And, the most obvious: study hard for finals! Nothing feels better than going home after kicking a final’s butt. There is also the benefit of knowing you did your very best, so you can fully enjoy your vacation.

And that’s all from me! Have a lovely holiday around those you love, and a Merry Christmas from me!

Laura

Being a Zag

Hello hello! I thought it would be fitting to dedicate this first blog post to introduce myself. My name is Laura, and I am a junior this year. I am from the beautiful city of Boise, Idaho, and love my hometown. I came to Gonzaga knowing virtually no one, nervous about leaving home, but most importantly, excited about my new beginnings and a Bulldog with my fellow Zags.

What can I tell you about Gonzaga? I could go into how amazing the academics are, the overwhelming participation in student life, or our amazing basketball team that I’m sure you know (or should know) about. And to be completely honest, I will most likely discuss some of these topics throughout my blogging this year. As amazing as all of these things are, I think we can sometimes forget why Gonzaga is so wonderful.

It’s the people.

Gonzaga is comprised of a unique blend of students and faculty, creating an environment unlike one I have ever experienced before. Coming to Gonzaga wasn’t simply beginning my college career; it was entering into a new family, people who I would come to depend on and love. Are Gonzaga’s academics stellar? Yes. Is our student life remarkable? Naturally. Is our basketball team, and Kennel for that matter, totally insane? Duh! But none of these important pieces of Gonzaga would even exist if it wasn’t for the students, faculty, staff, and alumni that make Gonzaga what it is, and preserves Gonzaga as the tradition it is to so many.

And that is what makes me proud to be a Zag.

Laura

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