University of Notre Dame Top Questions

all my profs know my name... i'm the kid who always talks in class. my favorite class was called Alexander the Great. it was a history class all about the campaigns of alexander. of couse students are competitive. everyone is. conversations outside of class tend to be about real topics, like politics or catholic theology, or poverty or something like that.

The professors are great - they really care about the students, and if you make an effort, you can get to know as few or as many as you'd like. You can't get out of taking small classes, so you'll definately get to know a few of them. There are a lot of university requirements, including theology, which was kind of a turn-off for me, but now as a junior, I really appreciated having the well-rounded education. You cant leave with only taking math and science classes or just english classes the way you can at other schools. The classes, especially once you get out of the intros, are interesting, difficult, and worthwhile.

Academics are pretty challenging, busy weeks around midterm break and finals. Students study for varying lengths depending on their major, business and arts and letters students study notably less than engineering or science students. Students aren't very competitive towards each other, but everyone expects and strives to do well.

I really like all my professors. They're great people who know what they're talking about, care that we do well in their class AND well in the real world, and who have the Catholic background that we've grown used to. It's cool to bring academics into spiritual life. I love our latest slogan, "Educating minds and hearts." I'm an engineer, and some engineers complain about having to take calsses like theology and philosophy, but I appreciate the requirement. Notre Dame wants us to be well rounded people who can hold their own in an intelectual conversation. A degree from the University of Notre Dame is not proof of a trade, but of intellect.

The academics at Notre Dame are so so amazing. The professors are always interesting and more often than not are ridiculously smart. I don't spend a ton of time with the faculty outside of class however I always feel I could contact one if I felt the need. My most interesting class is my first year of studies class for Engineering which allows an introduction to all types of engineering. There are so many opportunities at Notre Dame that I never feel that I am limited in any way. I feel that the academics are very very hard, but also lend themselves to allowing students to have a good social life. I suppose that people could often do better in many classes if they spent more time studying, but I feel that for the most part people choose to be involved in many different things.

on every class i have taken, i've had a good relationship with my professors. most do know my name. they are very approachable and the class size to professor ration is small. their accesability helps us, students, enhance our learning experience. that's one of the reasons i picked notre dame and ever since day one it's been true.

Academics at Notre Dame are very challenging. Class sizes range from very small (less than 10) to large (over 300). If, however, you make a point to talk to professors, many will try to learn your name (but this is less common in large lectures). Participation is not very common and sometimes I wish people would have more intellectual conversations outside of class, but this does happen if you initiate it. Students tend to be competitive, but not exactly cut-throat- usually people are willing to help each other learn. I do spend time with my professors outside of class. I think that I would say education at Notre Dame is geared toward becoming a person who can do what one is called to do in his/her life. Therefore, this means not only studying the subject that pertains to one's future profession, but being well-rounded so as to be able to make informed choices in all parts of one's life.

My Proffeossors know my name. however, today after class he called me by another asian girl's name... :( Students are competitive...

People here study all the time...I've never been in such an intense atmosphere. It's not really competitive, per se, because people are always willing to help...it's just more of trying to do the most that you can, to the best possible ability level, to gain the most success. I personally haven't gotten very familiar with professors, but because I'm a freshman, most of my classes are larger (though not huge) intro level courses.

-Competitive but still supportive (support and help can be found easily from teachers and from fellow students). -What you make of it (you can make your life your homework or barely get by...it's up to you) -Professors welcome contact w/ students outside of class