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Essay questions are listed below and be sure to answer all parts of the questions. We encourage you to compose your responses outside of the application first and then copy & paste them into the application text boxes. There is a word limit per question, so please double-check that your responses fit after you paste them into the application.

Why are you interested in the Student Assistant role? What is one strength that you would bring to this role? (200-250 words)
Student Assistants work in a team of 8 to complete short tasks and ongoing projects. Why is teamwork important and what attributes would you bring to a team dynamic? (200-250 words)
How do you manage your personal, work, school, etc schedule? (100-200 words)
Tell us about a time when you had to work with someone who has a different communication/workstyle than you. How did you communicate? (150-250 words)

First Year Programs

120 Mary Gates Hall Box 352825
Seattle, WA 98195-2825

Hours

Mary Gates Hall 120
Academic Year: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Winter Break: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Commuter and Transfer Commons (HUB 141)
Academic Year: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Breaks & Summers: Closed

Closed during University holidays.

Phone

206-543-4905 (Voice)
206-207-5564 (Text)

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First Year Programs fosters a successful undergraduate student experience through strategic programming that focuses on positive academic transitions and the development of learning communities. Through partnerships with faculty, staff, alumni, and student leaders our programs create the space for students to define how they will engage, learn, and thrive at the University of Washington.

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