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Karina Mora-Villalobos: Sisterhood

  Hello! My name is Karina and I am from a small town in Washington called Duvall. I’m pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in digital marketing. I enjoy hanging out with my family & friends, baking, going on walks, and watching all kinds of movies! I am a first-generation student here at Gonzaga and have nothing but love for this school, since my freshman year in high school I knew I wanted to attend GU. On campus I have a job at the learning studio located in foley, I am an active member of Gonzagas women in business club and enjoy late nights at the RFC with my friends!    Growing up I had a sister who was 8 years older than me which made me cherish my friendships a lot more since for a long time she wasn’t always home. Coming to Gonzaga I knew how much community meant to the student body which helped me feel a lot better about meeting so many people and curating meaningful friendships. When I got to learn a l...
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Sarah Grassel: Service

Hi everyone! My name is Sarah Grassel and I’m a Biology major with a Spanish minor. I’m from Corvallis, Oregon, and have lived my whole life in the Pacific Northwest. Because of this, I’ve developed a love of the outdoors, especially of hiking, biking, and paddle boarding (and also coffee of course). I love to go on walks, especially on the beach, and like to read, bake, play piano, swim, and spend time with friends and family. At Gonzaga, I’m involved in campus ministry and work as a tutor in math and chemistry, and, of course, I am a Seton.


Coming to Gonzaga, I knew I wanted to find a community that valued service and connection. Service has always been an important part of my life. Through volunteering, I’ve gotten to meet so many people from different walks of life while working on various projects. I believe serving others is essential to living a flourishing life. It’s an act of love and humility, recognizing the gifts one has received and working for and with others in gratitude. Becoming a Seton was one of the best choices I’ve made during my time here, because it has allowed me to get to know some incredible people and feel more rooted in the Spokane community. This fall, I spent my Tuesday afternoons at the Isaac Foundation, and got to hang out with some incredible kids. I enjoyed getting to know them all, as well as my fellow sisters, and we always came home with a funny comment or story to share. These couple hours each week made such a difference in my semester, giving me purpose, connection, and a much needed break from the fast pace of school. It’s so easy to stay on campus and never get to know the community that supports GU, but volunteering is an amazing way to expand your community and connect with the place and people that surround you.

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