University of Notre Dame Top Questions

There is no other school like Notre Dame. In pursuit of excellence, the only thing holding us back is ourselves. In the pursuit of greatness, there are challenges that each indivual must face. It may be our own pride, laziness, or simply a desire to throw in the towel and say "Why bother?" Are we perfect? No. Our own weaknesses frustrate our efforts to succeed, but because of the high standards to which we are held, this is a place where anyone willing to put in the effort can and will succeed, no matter the obstacles. Just ask Rudy.

The lack of financial assistance for students coming from middle class backgrounds

The intolerance of liberal views

Everyone is very driven and competitive. The courses are really hard and it takes a lot of work to get good grades.

There aren't many fun places to hang out within walking distance of campus, so you either need to have a car, know a friend with a car, take a cab, or take a bus to a location as close as possible to where you want to go. Basically, it's inconvenient to go off campus.

The darting process can be hectic when trying to choose classes that fulfill requirements and have decent teachers. Football season is awesome, but can be frustrating when the team fails to play competitively.

Professors try and trick students on exams

Some students want to change the Catholic character of our school; I like it the way it is.

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Campus rules, single sex dorms