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University of Notre Dame Visit Report by chillin til 08
Visit to University of Notre Dame in April 2007 by chillin til 08 (Student, HS Class of 2008)
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We were driving up from Bloomington when I saw the Golden Dome. It was so powerful, a sing of greatness. I went from being exhausted from the long drive to not being able to stay in my seat, crazy with anticipation. It was about sunset when we arrived, and we turned down Notre Dame Avenue. My jaw dropped, I was looking toward one of the most beautiful sites my 17 year old eyes have every seen. I’ve been to the campus multiple times, but this time it was different, the Dome glimmered like I have never seen it. I dream to imagine what it must feel like to wake up every morning at Notre Dame and walk past the dome, or the basilica, or Sorin. Does it every get old?
We checked in to the Morris Inn, and decided to have dinner in the Sorin restaurant. It was very good, but also very expensive, lol. As we were eating dinner, I saw hordes of kids walking out to the basketball courts. I was a bit suspicious so I decided to check it out. It was the bookstore basketball tournament, and I wanted to jump in and play. It was awesome! We went back into the Morris Inn and decided to go to sleep after the long day of driving. However, I couldn’t sleep.. so at midnight I decided to walk around campus by myself. I felt completely safe, and after a few hours I returned back and went to sleep anticipating the day ahead of me.
We woke up and headed to the admission reception office to wait for the tour. The only down side to visit was the attitude of the admissions office receptionist. I don’t know if she had a long night, but she definitely wasn’t in a good mood. hehe
We then had our Information session, where a senior assistant basically explained the ins and outs of the admission process. She was really thorough and my dad was very impressed –and that’s very hard to do… let me tell you. We then started our tour with a female English major, who knew pretty much everything about ND. This was a nice change from our past tour guides, who knew just about as much as the welcoming brochure. We navigated throughout the campus, for about an hour and my smile was from cheek to cheek. Everything was more beautiful than any picture I’ve seen; however what’s up with all the construction? What are they doing?
Anyway, we finished the tour at the Grotto and I said a small prayer. We then checked out the baseball field and the Loftus Center; both were AMAZING! My dad decided that we needed to leave so that we could get to Ann Arbor. Horrible decision that was…. Ann Arbor = ew.
Anyway, driving down Notre Dame Avenue, I promised myself that I would graduate from Notre Dame. It may take a couple years, but I told myself that I would not quit until I succeeded. I’m going to be a Domer, and that’s that. I can’t wait to go back, it exceeded my expectations and I didn’t even know that was possible.
Nowhere Else But Notre Dame!
Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:
Stay at the Morris in or the Inn at St Mary's