Julia Kirkwood-Service

     

       Hi everyone! My name is Julia Kirkwood. I’m from Sammamish, Washington and I am a Psychology major. I love spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, dance, and traveling! I am involved in a few different clubs on campus besides Setons like Kennel Club and Gonzaga Women in Business. And if I had to choose my all-time favorite TV-show it would definitely be Gossip Girl, I’m so sad they took it off of Netflix!

    One of the pillars within Setons that is significant to my life is service. Although we are only almost two months into the school year, I have seen how service has changed my view on the Gonzaga community and greater whole of Spokane. This year I was assigned to Blessings Under the Bridge, an organization that meets every Wednesday night to serve dinner and donate clothes to those who are less fortunate. Volunteering my time at Blessings Under the Bridge has taught me so much already. It has made me realize that Spokane is much more than Gonzaga itself, and although many Gonzaga students are fortunate enough to be attending a private university, this isn’t a reality for everyone and the community as a whole could use help from students like us. I have also learned that being there to listen to the people I meet at my weekly service means so much to them. A lot of people who face homelessness want someone to be there for them, so providing a listening ear makes a huge difference, even if you might not realize it. Overall, service is much more than taking the time out of your day to do something for someone. It is a great way to make a positive impact on the community and connect with people you might have not crossed paths with otherwise.