Notre Dame has allowed me to grow my confidence and leadership skills, and I will forever be grateful. It has made me realize that school isn't just about academics but also about creating a strong community that can advocate, lead, and support. I chose LMU because of its welcoming community and because it allows me to balance academics and extracurricular activities. I'm most excited about LMU’s on-campus ramen vending machine and discovering more food places in LA. I will continue to be curious and explore what I am passionate about.
I chose UIUC because of its excellent psychology program, and its reputable opportunities during and after college. I would love to travel around the world, maybe on a semester abroad or another study program in a new area. Additionally, I am interested in volunteering at new institutions, and getting an internship. I'm excited to apply all I've learned from my Notre Dame experience into the real world!
My Notre Dame education has taught me the importance of advocacy and curiosity. The experiences I have had as part of the debate and robotics program are invaluable, and I will carry the skill set I have acquired through both activities as I embark on my college journey. I chose Harvard for the opportunity to study technology with the lens of a liberal arts education. At ND, I have learned about the social justice issues that our generation will confront. I plan to pursue a joint major in Computer Science and Government so I can study and develop the technology to solve those challenges.
Coming from a middle school where the student body wasn’t very diverse (in personality and identity), Notre Dame was like a breath of fresh air for me. Despite a rough first year online, this community has helped me become more confident in myself, for which I'll always be grateful. It was also at ND where I discovered my fondness of reading and writing, and the reason why I’ve chosen to become an English major at Santa Clara University. Though I’ll miss the no-finals policy and many of my classmates and teachers, I’m excited to see what awaits me in college. Go Broncos!
ND has taught me how to believe in myself and advocate for myself whenever necessary. I also learned how to find the right people for a great support system, including teachers, administrators, and students alike! I chose SJSU because of the Music Education and Psychology programs led by amazing professors. I hope to continue my volunteering opportunities at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library right on the SJSU campus as well!
Pursuing my next endeavors at USC will allow me to continue building upon my leadership skills, academic rigor, and the values I’ve maintained within myself. Being able to strengthen the pursuit of my passions in a ‘work hard, play hard’ environment was a true turning point within my college decision. I look forward to advancing towards my medical career, and applying what I’ve learned both at home and from Notre Dame to the outside world. This is only the beginning of my journey, and I’m filled with excitement and gratitude. So with that being said, “fight on!”
Leadership, confidence, and the ability to create meaningful connections with peers are the key takeaways from my experience at Notre Dame.
Each student has the opportunity to develop her leadership skills within the co-curricular program of her choice. Students develop voice and experience in our empowering environment.
In the midst of a rapidly changing world, Notre Dame's spirit and traditions remain. Whether donning crazy costumes for Spirit Week, walking downtown to attend mass, or swaying arm-in-arm while singing the alma mater, generations of women have upheld these traditions and called Notre Dame home.
Notre Dame's progressive culture of solution-finding, resource-sharing, skill-building and partnerships promotes curiosity and creativity within a unique learning environment.
A Notre Dame education extends well beyond the footprint of our downtown San Jose campus, out into the tenth largest city in the United States and the thriving center of Silicon Valley.
The dance and music departments proudly presented their debut collaboration in the production of Prologue, a show that brought freshman reads to life through dance and music.
Janksters display gracious professionalism at the OCR. It's the core idea that teams participate in this program to not only compete, but to guide, learn from and assist one another.
Women's Leadership Week features bookmark milestones for our Freshmen and Seniors: The Woman's Place Project and the Young Women's Advocacy Summit.
The Clean & Green Club wrote and delivered an original poem, "You've Got Great Energy, San Jose," in celebration of San Jose Clean Energy's 5-year anniversary. Read the inspiring poem.