University of Notre Dame Top Questions

The school spirit at Notre Dame is unlike anything I've ever seen. Sporting events are huge, but by no means do athletics consume the interests of the student body. There are so many potential activities and programs to get involved in, and I've been very impressed by how many different interests the student body has, and how involved people get. Being a pre-medical student at an academically rigorous school, I've also noticed that students here don't tend to view others so much as competition, but are willing study with and help fellow classmates.

Most of the students are both Christian and academically focused, if not gifted. Almost every student I knew at ND had some extraordinary aspect to their personality or high achievement in some capacity. These ranged from incredible athleticism to musical giftedness, to leaders in the school, to those heavily involved in service. Although diverse in their achievements the student body took academic issues seriously.

The dormitory system--all dorms are all years and single-sex--guarantees the close-knit community of Greek life without the ostracism.

If you are looking for the quintessential "college experience" come here! We are the epitome of everything college is about. You will (mostly) love and (occasionally) hate things about Notre Dame, but you will never ever regret your choice to come to the most awesome school in the US!

I could write about Notre Dame forever. It is incredibly unique as a school, and the school spirit is tremendous. Every student is so happy and proud to be there, and the alumni are dedicated forever. Students remain in the same dorm throughout their time at Notre Dame, which leads to dorm loyalty and close friendships. I strongly recommend the academics at this school, and the athletics make the experience even better.

the football team and alumni network and academics

The University of Notre Dame has tradition. That is the best word taht describes this school. We do things because we have done them for years. It took me three days to call this place home. The people here are not only intelligent, but real people. They are easy to talk to and have become like family in months. I never got there in the four years I was in high school.

At this school, everyone knows how important and special it is to be here. Everyone tries their absolute hardest to stay and succeed at the university. It is very inspiring and makes everyone work that much harder.

The phrase they like to toss around on campus is "Nowhere else but Notre Dame" and I didn't buy it until I came to campus and experienced the unparalleled and unforgettable blend of academics, sports, spirituality, art, service, and enthusiasm that is Notre Dame. People always ask what sets a school apart and I think that every school across the country has something unique and special to offer. What makes Notre Dame so special is that it is difficult to describe, but everyone who has experienced it has felt and can attest to the Spirit of Notre Dame.

It's a Catholic university far from my home, which is in Central Florida. The majority of the other schools I considered were state schools.

This is a great school and I recommend it to anyone looking for an adventure and great time.

The size was perfect for me. Also, Notre Dame just has an image that no other school can compare to. Everyone has heard of Notre Dame, and everyone knows it's a special place, regardless if they have been there or not.

The sense of unity among the student body, alumni, teachers, and family is remarkable. The "Notre Dame Community" is tighly bound and connected by a loyalty to the tradition of a commitment to education, a unique spiritual atmosphere, and a common love for Notre Dame athletics. Other schools with renowned football teams do not seem to also have the strong sense of spirituality and may not have a highly regarded academic reputation. Also, dorm assignments are random, and dorm allegiance is a unique and fun part of student life.

The Notre Dame family! We balance superb academics and D1 sports, there's always something to do for any interest and there's a golden dome.

Very strong school spirit. Tough academics but know how to have fun on the weekends. Many opportunities after graduation.

School spirit and tradition is unparalleled

The grotto, the dome, the spirit, the feel, the friendships, the classroom, notre dame is the ultimate college experience

It's probably cliche, but the Catholic aspects of the school really helped foster a community. Sunday night dorm masses were a great way to bond and really connect with others, and having an active faith life is not looked down upon as 'uncool.' There are also a lot of different ways to explore the Catholic faith, including the social justice and community service aspects, through classes and volunteer opportunities.

dorm-lilfe and commmunity, the sense of family and the extensive world-wide network

The sense of community among students