University of Notre Dame Top Questions

The weather is very frustrating. Also, the double standard with residential rules between guys and girls is annoying.

It is much easier to attend Notre Dame if you fit in. There is very little diversity here, both racially and socioeconomically. While this isn't a problem in itself, the atsmosphere that it engenders can be very difficult for someone who doesn't fit the profile of the typical Notre Dame student. In addition, the Catholic nature of the school makes it much more conservative than most. This means that the rules of the Catholic Church are also the rules of the university. This can make it difficult for people who don't adhere to those rules.

The conservativness and how rich most students are.

It cost way too much; not everyone who goes there has rich parents, although many do.

see above.

There are ridiculous rules on-campus about single sex dorms that can get you in a lot of trouble.

There is too much racial segregation, which is probably due to the lack of diversity on campus. Notre Dame would be a better school if it accepted more minorities and promoted interracial interactions and friendships.

The amount of people who get a completely free ride and walk over everyone who cries every night worrying on how to stay here.

Notre Dame is an esxcellent school but I find that it is not very diverse or accepting. You need to fit into the Notre-Dame-student-mold and often if you do not, it can be a little difficult. I understand that we are a Catholic University, but as such, we should do a better job reaching out to those on campus who are different than the majority. Another thing that's frustrating is the fosuc on business, science, and engineering. For a school that started out as a liberal arts college, I believe we have compromised our original values.

So many people at Notre Dame are wealthy and preppy and shallow. They are all about the community service, but don't take the time to respect other types of minorities around them. Everyone is so obsessed with body image and being athletic. The worst thing about ND, though, is how it is so isolated. Unless you have a car, which most freshmen don't and many upperclassmen can't afford, bars, restaurants, and even grocery stores are just a wishful dream.