Thanks so much to all of you for replying! I’ll be the first to admit that my post wasn’t much more than the product of a minor panic attack I had after reading an article by a lesbian Notre Dame student (which essentially said “I hated it here”) but after reading your responses - and reaching out to some current students - I’m very glad to say that I’m enrolled at Notre Dame and will be starting my freshman year there this August.
The fact of the matter is that no matter what school I attend, there are going to be people who don’t care what my sexuality is and those who won’t get along with me because of it (but everyone has friends and enemies regardless of their sexuality, so this really isn’t a unique experience to me), but something about Notre Dame just feels right. I went back for a second visit to campus and still felt the exact same at home feeling I had the first time, and that isn’t something I could shake and I’m glad that I went with my gut.
I was a bit worried about the random residence hall and roomate assignment (I ended up in Mod Quad, send your prayers), but my roomate is completely unbothered by my sexuality and so are his friends he’s introduced me to, which honestly makes me pretty hopeful for meeting others who don’t mind. I’m incredibly excited for the year to start, and I hope this page helps others make the same decision I did.
Again, thanks for the responses - and for helping me decide to attend!