You can't walk across campus without seeing at least one familiar face. GEL weekend is what made me want to go here. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. My best friend is getting a PhD at UW and the cost of living was a huge shock - so be sure to factor that in for COA. Reddit; Pocket; Flipboard; Email; There was a time when the Gonzaga Bulldogs were good, but no one knew about it. The Bruins only keep it close if Gonzaga chokes on a poor shooting night. Also travel in and out is pretty reasonable, multiple daily flights to hubs in Seattle and Denver make for pretty good prices, and Amtrak will take you to Seattle or Portland if you're looking for another alternative. I was also considering schools like Pacific Lutheran U and U of Puget Sound, but I'm glad I chose here for that reason, those two schools don't offer a college experience like GU does. The rest of their games were blowouts against jokes of schools. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Both were in a separate class from the rest of college … Go to Gonzaga because you have money to do fun things! HOWEVER, I caution that you are still making a TERRIBLE financial decision by not retaking the lsat and reapplying as a 1L and getting scholarship $. But it’s cost (tuition is 45k vs. 38k and just COL 25k vs. 18k)) is 14k higher/year than Gonzaga. They will both cost relatively the same. Gonzaga law school's Jesuit ethos is best exemplified by the school's commitment to public service, social justice, and the common good. It's very pretty, there is really good skiing in the winter (ID) and really awesome lakes in the summer (ID). Casual / Offseason I’ve been a die hard Gonzaga fan since birth and have been good friends with Carsen Edwards since middle school. He sent me this video with Brandon Clarke at … UPDATED: Wed., March 31, 2021 Do you think that SU will fall into the RNP. Just comparing the two: Seattle is going to give you better opportunities in the city itself. I'd ask people that you know in real life first before talking to people online. Gonzaga University provides a high quality education relative to other colleges at the same price point. If you do decide to come here, feel free to hit me up and send me a PM. While you still have all of your classes taught by quality professors (not TA's), with class sizes at an average of like 20, yet with a consistently top 25 D1 mens basketball team backed by one of the top 5 student sections in the country. Yes, it is true that it's in a pretty ugly part of Spokane, but what's convenient about it is that you get all the benefits of being in a big city without feeling like you're in a big city. I relocated to Stevensville, MT (near Missoula, MT) for law school - I fell in the love with the Idaho and MT area. Claude Nembhard is quite familiar with Gonzaga’s and Creighton’s programs. Gonzaga forward Drew Timme, left, and UCLA forward Cody Riley fight for the opening tipoff at the start of a men’s Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, … You should definitely check it out. It really helps you grow. But if you are going to transfer anyways, then why not go to Gonzaga and save $ on cost of living. It's cool that you can walk across campus and see someone you know, but still have a lot of people you don't. Gonzaga leads the nation with a stunning 63.9% shooting mark on two-point attempts, while USC is the best team in the country at stopping opposing offenses inside the 3 … I am considering Baltimore but it is not UBE and the city was terrible. It isn't clique-y or divided at all (which is partially due to the lack of frats/sororities on campus), which I feel is pretty unique at a small university. Ultimately, it's not about finding the "perfect" school, but finding the perfect school for you. I was between Gonzaga and WWU too. If you get a good registration time, you can pick one of the few good classes. Gonzaga University, founded in 1887, is an independent, comprehensive university with a distinguished background in the Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic tradition. In addition, students specialize in any of more than 75 academic programs and majors. There are also tons of opportunities to do what you love AND get recognition for it. An All-American at Gonzaga and a member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame for her brilliant career at East Columbus High School – she won the state’s Ms. Basketball Award in … Why Gonzaga is good enough to be an undefeated national champion Gonzaga isn’t just playing for a national championship. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Nationally, Gonzaga is a Good Value for Your Money. Ask questions, seek advice, post outlines, etc. Another "plus" to GU is its location. How was the faculty at Seattle U? Gonzaga is a school that prides itself on its commitment to community service, and alot of the students are doing some really good volunteer work. Plus if you are a fan of basketball then this is the right place to be. Don't necessarily come here looking to be inspired or super focused. My concern with Seattle will be the cost of living. This is NOT a forum for legal advice. Gonzaga is cheaper but is in a much smaller town and would be better for smaller markets. “Momentum” is not worth $250k for a low-ranked school. In the caste system of big-time college athletics, that’s the most a mid- or low-major college hoops program could ever hope for. Through the University Core Curriculum, each student develops a strong liberal arts foundation, which many alumni cite as a most valuable asset. John Rillie, who led Gonzaga to its first NCAA Tournament berth … From the party scene (if you are into that) there are always parties and get-togethers on the weekends. Unless you fail a key course, Gonzaga will get you with a degree in 4 years because the Engineering curriculum is really structured. Oh wow so you think there basically the same school.. just the cost of living? Each year, Gonzaga University has an entering class of about 500 law students. Essentially, Gonzaga has had a 6-0 season against decent teams. I walked on campus and instantly felt like I was at home and welcomed. Can't wait, hoping to meet some cool people who also are going to major in either computer science or computer engineering. … By any rational line of thought, Gonzaga is one of the top six or seven programs in men’s college basketball right now. As good an article on the evolution of this program as any I have read, that culminates in this year. Gonzaga University’s Film Studies program is an interdisciplinary academic home for the study of film and media analysis. Its just fun. Gonzaga has an absolutely fantastic community. It’s trying to be one of the best college basketball teams ever. Related Gonzaga is no Cinderella story this season. The cost of living will be roughly the same for me except a couple hundred in rent in Seattle. Thank you. But it’s cost (tuition is 45k vs. 38k and just COL 25k vs. 18k)) is 14k higher/year than Gonzaga. Gonzaga University School of Law is housed entirely in one building that was opened in the year 2000. Super easy to get involved with clubs, sports, or whatever. I just graduated from UW Law and took the bar in Washington, so my experience is limited and biased. Gonzaga emphasizes the moral and ethical implications of learning, living, and working in today's global society. In some cases, however, volunteering and public service become a front for fraternity-like organizations and behavior, as in the case of the Knights and Setons. Gonzaga’s coaching staff is in full preparation mode for Sunday’s Sweet 16 date with Creighton. Much at Gonzaga University, a small Jesuit school in Spokane, Washington, is couched in terms of size, but size does not define the school. Safeway is only about two blocks away from campus, as well, and there's fast-food joints EVERYWHERE in case you get sick of the dining hall food. Seattle U simply because it will be easier to network in Seattle. I'll be more than happy to show you around :). Another small factor is I'm not religious at all, I'm sure God won't be shoved at me at GU, but just something im not use to at all. Press J to jump to the feed. On the Southeastern edge of the Gonzaga University campus, the School of Law was designed entirely for legal education. The feel of this campus is different than WWU for sure, you know? But for the most part the religion classes do kinda suck. GEL weekend is coming up this weekend. In the video, Ferguson, the Dean of the Gonzaga Law School … While you still have all of your classes taught by quality professors (not TA's), with class sizes at an average of like 20, yet with a consistently top 25 D1 mens basketball team backed by one of the top 5 student sections in the country. I cannot get into UW. It feels like professors actually care here. For example, I'm an art major, and in my first year I've designed posters, painted decks for a student-run longboard business, and been published in the campus arts and literature journal. 73 @ 59 - FINAL NCAA Basketball #1 Gonzaga (14-0) @ Saint Mary's (9-5) Tip-Off: 10:00 PM ET Venue: University Credit Union … Press J to jump to the feed. The biggest draw to Gonzaga is the community. For those 500 seats in its first-year law class, Gonzaga University receives over 7,000 applications. There are three malls within a fifteen minute drive of campus, as well as a Fred Meyer, Target, Wal-Mart, and Costco close by. At GU, you'll be required to take 3 semesters of Religious studies. Gonzaga just has nice, down to earth people; real people. The overall rationale behind this argument is that Gonzaga is only considered a good team because they “feast upon the WCC” and if you put my Power 5 … For current and former Law School Redditors. Gonzaga may have slightly more pull in the Spokane area and Seattle U in the Seattle area. Neither school has a national reputation nor solid employment stats. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Also I would like to hear peoples opinions about Spokane. USC guard Tahj Eaddy is about to cross paths with Gonzaga again in a basketball career that has covered most of the country. I'll second what Ghostscript said. No. The campus is about a thirty-minute walk along a pretty trail from downtown Spokane, where there's a mall, a movie theatre, and tons of restaurants. Gonzaga, to me, does a great job of being a smallish private university (4500 undergrad), while still feeling like a big university, in the good ways. @ NCAA Basketball #6 USC (25-7) @ #1 Gonzaga (29-0) Tip-Off: 07:15 PM ET Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN … A little bit more difficult to find a niche. other colleges) thought that 5 years was normal/okay. Fittingly, they're the two men's college basketball teams that have been on top all season long – the two super teams that have fed off of last year's March Madness cancellation. Are these your only choices or are you also considering Baltimore? This ethos demands that the Gonzaga experience include the exploration of ideas, questions, and professional identity that … In all honesty though, while Western is a good school (I have quite a few friends there), you're not gonna find the same kind of community there (as others have said). I'm sure it wouldn't be too difficult to give a little call down to the admissions office and have them set you up with a cool host. I am not trolling. Attorney General Bob Ferguson was visiting the Gonzaga Law School Friday where he made a video with the law students. It is not difficult to get almost all of tuition paid for by UW. Gonzaga University is a good school, ranked in the 3rd tier in the nation (out of 187 law schools). It doesn't. I heard the student body and faculty is extremely warm at Gonzaga. You WILL feel like a part of something here. It also has consistently been in the very top of the legal writing programs in the country. Now I don't want to bag on WWU because I know little to nothing about the school so take the above paragraph with a grain of salt. Basketball is a crazy around here, even for those who don't like the hype. Sometimes you can feel like just a number. Doing anything but that is a mistake in the Washington legal market. I've talked to friends at other schools, and many of them don't have access to so much so close to their school. Small schools are nice, too, because we have small classes of <40 people and you can actually get to know your professor if you need/want to. I already said they have a good reputation in Seattle. If you really like weed. I really would like to go to GU, but I think it would be smarter for me to pick WWU. My folks live in Sandpoint, ID. I was taken aback learning that some of my friends in other engineering schools (i.e. Gonzaga, to me, does a great job of being a smallish private university (4500 undergrad), while still feeling like a big university, in the good ways. (CBS Local)- March is over and with it, the final games of March Madness are upon us. Sports > Gonzaga basketball ‘Everybody’s playing at a high level in the NBA.’ Domantas Sabonis leads a growing contingent of pros from Gonzaga. This results in a good value for the educational dollar. Only people from Washington or Seattle will really be able to answer your question. The strength coach, Travis Knight, definitely does not get enough praise, just as … If I’m wrong, please take the overwhelming advice here that these schools are only viable for ONW placement and have risky employment stats, and pick a school that is in line with your geographic goals, even if this involves waiting a year. I suspect you’re just trolling and posing strange hypos and proposing incredibly bad ideas. This is hilarious since the only reason Gonzaga averages 90 points a game is because they play absolutely awful teams all season long. Which, granted, happens wherever you go to college. Having been to a state school (two actually) before I transferred here I can tell you that with more than 10,000 students you'll be looking at a commuter campus. Like, addiction level. They have fallen from 75 to 128 in a matter of 5 years. These two programs faced each other in the 2019 NCAA Tournament round of 32, when Gonzaga was a 1-seed and Baylor was a 9-seed. The four-story building is right next to the Spokane River and the Centennial Trail. Few said he thought his team’s win over BYU in the WCC Championship game, in which Gonzaga had to rally from a 12-point halftime deficit, was a good sign. Then go to WWU. But GU is the kind of place where you're surrounded by people who want to make themselves and their community better. I am wondering which school is viewed better nationally and in state. Good analysis in theory but everyone has a plan till they get punched in the mouth lol. I am trying to decide whether to attend Gonzaga Law or Seattle U. Every dorm has its own personality and everyone gets to know their hallmates. Its either Gonzaga or Seattle. SU is not a failing institution. The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Gonzaga University compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide. I don't know what I want to major in, or do after school, so I don't want to limit myself with limited programs. One reason I'm leaning towards WWU is the number of programs. In this program, students learn about the formal elements of cinema and other visual media, its history as a medium, its connections to national cultures and values, and its expressions of human experiences. It will be an uphill battle finding work in both schools so you might as well not spend 3 years in Spokane. Gonzaga and Baylor were scheduled to play in early December before the Zags program ran afoul of the sport’s COVID-19 protocol. I want to look into geology, a program GU does not support. As to Gonzaga or Seattle U, I think they're about the same bang for your buck within the state/region. His youngest son, Ryan, is … Neither school has a national reputation nor solid employment stats. Gonzaga has very regional placement, so just make sure you're ok with the area before you accept. I was deciding between WWU and GU and loved both schools. 1 Gonzaga … Only three games remain, beginning with the Final Four matchups between No. I was in the exact same place as you 2 years ago. The clubs on campus are large, enthusiastic, and have a family-like atmosphere. /u/FTFYitsSoccer makes a good point at comparing overall costs. You still get that stereotypical great "college experience" here, if that's what's worrying you about small schools. WWU is a great school as well, but I knew I'd be happier for 4 years here. 335 votes, 6.0k comments. No disrespect to UCLA but once the Zags start making bombs, like that Nova team that won it all, the other teams come apart trying to keep up. Are you going to GEL Weekend this weekend? His son, Andrew, is a starting guard for the top-ranked Bulldogs. just incredibly stressed out. It is not RNP like Arizona Summit. Do you think there is any other difference between the schools. Do you think besides that Gonzaga/Spokane has any advantage? The 6-foot-2 senior is a … You somehow aren’t totally incapable if you got a 3.5, so you will be able to transfer SOMEWHERE to the east coast. This community is what drew me to GU initially. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. There was a time that every single game was … The fact that you're getting paragraph responses from people is just a part of how much people actually care around here. After beating USC by 19 to advance to the Final Four, Titus and Tate break down Gonzaga's remarkable season and debate the Bulldogs' status as the greatest college basketball team ever. It's really, really nice. 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