“To #BeABluejay means pushing yourself to grow while supporting the people around you. It’s about using your opportunities to make a real impact and lead with purpose.” Sai Alavala wanted an expansive college experience, one that would introduce him to new people, help him gain fresh perspectives and prepare him for a future medical career. Creighton delivered on all counts. “After touring, the strong advising and support system made me feel like my journey truly mattered,” he says. “And it’s a place where students are collaborative rather than competitive.” He says he’s drawn to Creighton’s “culture of service that shapes both academics and campus life.” A biology major who is also minoring in justice and peace studies and applied ethics, Sai has woven service into his college experience. He’s a CNA at a rehab center, tutors fellow biology students, volunteers in pediatric wards and is involved with the Schlegel Center for Service and Justice (creighton_scsj). Sai, like many stude...