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  • College Rhythm in October

    Following are some typical experiences and emotions for students during October:  The academic course load is in full gear; roommate problems begin to arise; students…

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  • Dates & Deadlines: The Next 60 Days

    October 7-9: Family Weekend; October 22-25:  Fall Break (residence halls remain open); October 26:  Mid-term grades posted; October 31-November 3:  January Interim Experience (IEX) course registration;…

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  • Resources for Academic Success

    October is a busy academic time for students.  As assignments and tests pile up, so does the stress level.  Gustavus provides many resources to help…

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  • Career Development Updates

    Career planning is an essential component of a complete Gustavus education and a process that takes time.  Through career planning students gain self-understanding, explore careers,…

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  • Voting Information

    Gusties have numerous options to cast their vote either before or on election day, November 8.  The polling place for Gustavus campus residents is at…

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  • Christmas in Christ Chapel

    The African notion of “Ubuntu” affirms that a person is a person through other people, or “I am because we are”. To proclaim “Ubuntu, Jesu”…

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  • Airport and Twin Cities Transportation

    Many parents and students inquire about transportation services to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan area and the MSP Airport. Students interested in traveling from St. Peter…

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  • Student Wellbeing

    Beginning a new school year, switching jobs, roommates, re-locating – any of these changes can be hard. If your Gustie is feeling stressed or anxious,…

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  • Creative Care Packages

    Gustavus students love receiving mail. It is fun for students to have something in their P.O. box, or to have an email stating they have…

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  • The College Rhythm in September

    Excitement; first year students test new found freedom; frequent calls and visits home; homesickness; anxiety about roommates, adjustment to professors and classes; how to get involved…

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