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[quote=Anonymous]Asians are definitely less prevalent at ND than at many of the other competitive schools, but I believe it would be a very welcoming environment from that perspective.  When I was there (ages ago) there was a very active AAPI club.  My roommate was heavily involved in it, so I  had more exposure to it than most students, but it seemed like a really supportive, tight knit group that was also very well integrated into the rest of campus. (They had a luau each year thrown by several Hawaiian students that was **amazing!**)

As for non-Catholic, that's really a personal decision.  ND is a very outwardly Catholic school.  Opening ceremonies, Junior parents weekend, graduation are all in the context of masses. 
No one will bat an eye or care at all if your family doesn't receive communion, but there will certainly be an expectation that you sit respectfully through mass probably at least a few times per year.  
And she'll certainly be invited to Sunday night dorm mass, etc.  No one will care at all if you say "no thanks!" but you shouldn't be upset at being asked.  
So if you're OK with all of that, I think it can be a fantastic place!  And I think you'll find that whatever your family's beliefs are will be respected and encouraged as well.[/quote]

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