ND

[Anonymous]

Is ND as good as it is sold?

[Anonymous]

Not anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not anymore.

It seems to be a cult, or is that an exaggeration?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not anymore.

It seems to be a cult, or is that an exaggeration?

Although I understand your perspective, it is a bit too extreme.

Notre Dame is a Catholic school with Catholic values practiced daily. Great for elementary school & for high school, but a little too much for one's college years. Great school for one who craves a Catholic environment 24/7, but too restrictive for those who wish to exercise adult freedom(s) during their college years.

FWIW Definitely less restrictive than Mormon BYU.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is ND as good as it is sold?

I think it really depends what your kids career goals are and what they want to major in. For instance, if they want to go to medical school and do Pre-Med, Business major, or perhaps a liberal arts degree, I think Notre Dame is a great choice. If your kid wants to study Engineering, Computer Science or another Tech field etc., I just think there are much better options, IMHO.

[Anonymous]

Last vestige of white privlege in American colleges. Depending on your background and viewpoint it is either a beacon or a cult

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Last vestige of white privlege in American colleges. Depending on your background and viewpoint it is either a beacon or a cult

You need to find god.

[Anonymous]

I know enough people who are ND grads to know you can get a good education there. It's not turning out idiots.

But I can't for the life of me figure out why people want to spend college in South Bend, at a school with some very restrictive, sometimes misogynist views, with a fairly insular culture (so many Catholic high school grads, just a huge percentage of white, UMC, Catholic kids, many from the same schools).

There is something culty about their alumni network. That can be good or bad, depending on your perspective.

[Anonymous]

It’s in Indiana.

Drive across that state sometime and decide if you’d want to spend four years there.

[Anonymous]

It’s a 9.5 hour drive in Indiana.

My kids went to Catholic HS- but zero interest in ND.

[Anonymous]

I am not Catholic and don't particularly want my kid to attend a Catholic school. That said, he visited with a friend who is applying and my son loved it. And every ND graduate I have ever encountered (including non-Catholics) has been terrific AND successful.

[Anonymous]

This is my niece's dream school- but she is also a senior at a Catholic school. Similar to ND, her high school is exactly as ND is described, so I think she will be very happy if she gets in. Like every school, it targets a certain group. ND is no different. There's nothing wrong if your child wants to go there if they want a nice Catholic education surrounded by others with similar beliefs. There are plenty of other religiious schools that are also "cultish" if that is what you want.

[Anonymous]

DH and his two sibs are graduates as are quite a few friends - we are both cradle Catholics. Agree that it is much like your typical Catholic HS vibe. But for many majors it is a top notch education. DH is not a ND fanatic but would love for one of our DC to attend.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is ND as good as it is sold?

Great for my kid! Always enjoyed my time on campus where students seem happy, collaborative, and down to earth. We’re Catholic though and have a history with university. It wouldn’t be a good fit for everyone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s a 9.5 hour drive in Indiana.

My kids went to Catholic HS- but zero interest in ND.

That’s ok. Not everyone is cut out for it. The beauty is that you have so many other choices!