<p>The presence of religion on campus is large, but the role of religion in YOUR LIFE as a student is whatever you want it to be. Being a non-christian, I am in the minority here but I have had really no dealings with religion. Notre Dame functions like any other university, religion is a matter of personal choice and while it is definitely available here if you choose to seek it, it is by no means forced upon you or a part of your life if you don’t want it to be.</p>
<p>However, to prevent you from making a mistake that I have made, I urge you to ask yourself how important diversity and cultural experiences are to you. You said you weren’t seriously Jewish so you should be fine, but if you want to go to college with people from different backgrounds (religious,racial, etc), then Notre Dame is not the place for you. That is quite simply not available here, the campus is homogeneous and the town not very diverse. I came from the Washington DC area and I have traveled to many parts of the world, so for me this was a shock. Most students here have not experienced other cultures and many are sheltered (many, not all!). So, if what I mentioned is very important to you, then please for your own good think very deeply about coming here. If it isn’t then you will be fine.</p>