My time at Notre Dame has taught me many wonderful things that I hope to carry forward into the next four years. What has truly impacted me is our drive for social reform and advocacy for our community’s needs and global issues. We are taught how to make our voices heard when they are needed, which will ease the transition into my intended degree of Political Science. I chose the University of San Diego because it offers me the opportunity to explore all areas of law while providing sunny weather almost all year round!
I chose UC Santa Cruz because of their marine biology program, beautiful campus, and commitment to inclusivity. Knowing that Notre Dame has prepared me in every aspect of being a learner, I am excited to continue my educational path.
Notre Dame has equipped me with essential leadership skills and empowered me through unconditional support from my teachers and peers. I’m excited to start the next chapter of my life at UCLA as a political science major. Go Bruins!
My time at Notre Dame has been incredibly enriching. The supportive community, dedicated teachers, and lifelong lessons I gained here have played a crucial role in shaping the person I am today. As I look forward to my next chapter at UC Berkeley, I am excited to continue cultivating curiosity and striving to make a meaningful impact on the world. Go Bears!
Notre Dame taught me the concept of a justice advocate and what that means in the contemporary world, beyond the traditional norms and in the present-day nuances. With a community that fosters individual growth, Notre Dame encouraged me to pursue an ambitious dream where I speak for marginalized voices that are overlooked by overarching governments. Continuing my education at George Washington University with a major in International Affairs, Notre Dame holds a special place in my heart as a support system that helped me in my journey as a powerful young woman.
Notre Dame has a vibrant community where students collaborate and teachers are motivated to coach and help their students. Through this environment, I have been able to focus on my education while still having fun and learning about myself. I plan to bring the skills and knowledge that Notre Dame has instilled in me all the way to college and beyond. Although it's sad to say goodbye, I am super excited to continue my education at UC Irvine, where I will major in dance!
ND has given me some much-needed confidence and public speaking skills. I have chosen to attend West Valley College because it is close to home and will allow me to complete all my general education requirements before transferring to a 4-year university to focus on my major. It also allows me to explore various classes to find what I want to do. Over the summer and while at West Valley, I plan to do a lot of theatre!
With the immense opportunities Notre Dame offers, I joined every leadership position I could, learned how to parallel park on the streets of downtown and found my passion for healthcare. Through these experiences, I learned that I want to be a nurse and study public health. For this reason, I will be attending Gonzaga University in the fall. I chose Gonzaga for its 4-year direct nursing program, guaranteeing my future success and dreams of becoming a nurse and pursuing a doctorate in the future.
Surrounded by brilliant peers and guided by supportive teachers at ND, I've cultivated a love for learning and a habit of questioning the status quo. From my leadership roles to my engagement in stimulating classroom discussions, I have grown into someone who seizes every experience as an opportunity to learn. Now, I will be attending Stanford University in the fall. I am excited to merge my interests in the social sciences as well as computational science and technology to enact transformative change, serving both my local and global community.
Notre Dame’s focus on leadership and social justice has been invaluable in spurring my passion for public service. It has taught me why diverse youth voices must be nurtured and included at every table. At Yale, a community that also values collaboration and advocacy, I plan to continue examining how governments and people alike can address national and global crises. As I explore a future in public policy, law, or global diplomacy, I’m excited to discover how I can amplify minority voices and dismantle systems of oppression. Boola boola!
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.