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Georgetown University Mission Statement Analysis

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When I first started the college application process in the fall of 2016, I had no idea how it would end. The list of schools I applied to contained schools that were very similar from a distance, but each had their own aspects that made them unique. Gonzaga made my list because I had heard good things about it and it checked most of the boxes on my list, but it wasn’t until I stepped on campus for the first time on move-in day that I finally understood what it was all about. Jesuit education strives to develop the whole person—mind, body and spirit. The purpose is not only to prepare individuals for their future careers, but to prepare them as human beings for a future that extends far beyond the walls of a classroom or profession. In comparing …show more content…

The university prides itself on providing a top-notch education while educating its students to live for the common good. O’Malley explains this idea of the common good through his fourth principle as being “men for others” by stepping up to take leadership positions when necessary, but also being a “responsible [participant] in the community in which they [live]”. We are tasked with going out and serving others, but also maintaining a balance in our own …show more content…

Jesuit traditions are founded on the idea of men and women for others through acts of social justice and commitment to human dignity. All of this stems from love. Love for people, love for service and love of life. This also echoes the statement of the first paragraph which states that the school welcomes all students regardless of their religious beliefs. Though similar to the mission statements of both Gonzaga and Georgetown, this statement focuses more on the individual person and personal

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