<p>how many PE classes do I have to take?</p>
<p>do they have credits?</p>
<p>do they have mid-term and final exams?</p>
<p>is it important to get a good grade from PE?</p>
<p>do I have to take PE until I graduate?</p>
<p>also, what is Frosh-O?</p>
<p>Thank You very much!</p>
<p>you take PE for your entire freshman year, twice a week for 50 minutes. They are split into 6 units (3 each semester) - two of which are contemporary topics (like a health class) - there is no test, it is pass/fail - for the actual activities it is based on attendance for the contemporary topics it is based on some little homeworks and attendance - you can’t miss it or you have to retake a unit somewhere down the line - though some teachers are nice and offer make-ups, but not all will do that. You must take PE and PE carries 0 credit so it has no impact on your GPA or anything, it is just a class that you are required to pass before you graduate. </p>
<p>Frosh-O is Freshman Orientation - you will get here a weekend early and do a number community building activities - it is a wild weekend and you do crazy things but it is all in good fun. It helps to get to know other people and it is different for each dorm and it is different each year.</p>
<p>I don’t know if this has been asked before, but do parietals/single-sex dorms make gender relations weird or awkward? Or are boy/girl relations fine?</p>
<p>it doesn’t put any strain on boy/girl relations b/c there are still the 24 hr lounges and places like Reckers and LaFun where you can hang out with people of the opposite sex. I don’t really feel like there is much awkwardness in regards to relationships with people of the opposite sex. Parietals are sometimes nice as well as a way to get some privacy as well. </p>
<p>Maybe some other people can comment, but after a couple weeks of getting adjusted, I think that there are no real clear gender issues in terms to relationships btw boys and girls.</p>
<p>i figured i would bump this thread up - i guess i can turn to any questions that any one has about move - in and anticipation - also ask me about athletics in general especially ND football - i am open to all questions about Notre Dame</p>
<p>FYS for Engineering, it appears that students take CHEM 10171 with Lab first semester, but CHEM 10122 along with Physics 10310 2nd semester. Is that right?
thanks</p>
<p>I’m an incoming engineering freshman: How many writing-intensive classes per semester are considered doable for first year students? Should I take the university seminar with the required philosophy class in one semester? Or is it better if I take the seminar class with the required theology class?</p>
<p>Do you recommend one-credit voluntary courses? </p>
<p>I know that the two physics classes for engineering majors are not the same as the physics classes for physics majors. Right now, I’m deciding whether to major in Physics or Engineering. What is your advice? </p>
<p>Thank you</p>
<p>sorry for getting back too soon but:</p>
<p>Ptbcath - yes - CHEM 10171 is your basic chemistry class that you take first semester - CHEM 10122 is bio-chemistry that you take second semester but this does not have a lab whereas PHYS 10310 does have a lab and you take that second semester.</p>
<p>pnptruong: I took two writing classes one semester (first year composition and philosophy) and then two in my second semester (theology and seminar class) … for how much writing is involved it depends on the teacher - some have a lot of writing, some do not … i would say that two would be manageable. a philosophy probably is generally more writing, so you could take a seminar and theology - that is what i did and it was not bad - don’t forget you could take a theology seminar and kill two birds with one stone. </p>
<p>sorry but i have no experience with voluntary one-credit classes - my general rule though is that unless you are interested it in, don’t do it - but it depends on you</p>
<p>as for physics vs. engineering, after one semester you will be able to switch, but i would look at the requirements for both and see which one you have more of an interest in - if you still can’t decide choose one and work with that - i might recommend engineering b/c it is harder to catch up in engineering i think than physics, but it is up to you - you can email your advisor as well to get his imput. </p>
<p>if anyone has any more questions, just ask!</p>
<p>Also, don’t worry - they have not entered anyone’s classes in yet so if you haven’t filled out the form, don’t worry - nothing has happened yet (except for the football players who entered early last semester)</p>
<p>I’m still a Sophomore in HS, but anyways: Okay, so ND is my DREAM, but I messed up Freshman year…</p>
<p>Do you think Notre Dame cares about AVID class?
The avid program in my school is terrible, so last year, my grades were the following:</p>
<p>Sem 1: C A A C B B
Sem 2: D A A B A B
(The first C and D in both semesters being AVID)</p>
<p>:( I took all honors, but no weighted class in my school for Freshmens.</p>
<p>This year, my grades were:
Sem 1: B B A A A A
Sem 2: C A A A B A (Significant increase from Freshman, but still that dang C…)</p>
<p>All HP except math class…and one weighted class (Chem HP)…</p>
<p>So next year, Junior Year, I plan on taking 3 AP, as the is the limit anyways, and HP Pre Calc, which is also weighted. If I get ALL As, both semesters, would I have a chance?</p>
<p>I’m a Hispanic student, with a class size of 705. I don’t know my rank yet…
Here in California, your freshman grades don’t matter, UCs don’t look at them.</p>
<p>But ugh, Idk about Notre Dame, it’s my dream.</p>
<p>Summer is starting next week, what can I do in my Soph to Junior Summer to improve my chances?</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>I am not too sure about this AVID class program - but i would definitely recommend no more Cs - those can hurt - and try to get B+ and above next year - for the summer - make sure to get a solid SAT/ACT score - also start to develop your extra-curricular activities - find a good handful and get really involved. Find a passion and make a substantial improvement to that activity(ies). Find a couple of clubs and try to transform them for the better - you need to have a solid overall application to be competitive, not just grades - develop the entire package.</p>
<p>I see. Next year, I do plan on getting all As, both semesters, which my W.GPA (for Junior year) would be about 4.67…I have the potential, but lack that, uhhh, work ethic, since I’m a huge procrastinator…but I will stop it. >O</p>
<p>Next year, I’m going to be president of a club I’m starting (LiNK Chapter).
This summer, I plan to do a lot of service hours in a senior care center. </p>
<p>Also, I will be preparing ALL SUMMER, for th September ACT, with online courses and books. Hopefully I can score 32+.</p>
<p>-sigh-</p>
<p>Any other suggestions?</p>
<p>Thank you, btw, you made me feel slightly better. :)</p>
<p>Well if you do get into Notre Dame you will should try to develop work ethic and disband your procrastination a little bit - it will serve you better in the long term.</p>
<p>hawkswim09,</p>
<p>As a dad of an incoming freshman at ND I must commend you on your time spent here at CC to help so many trying to gain admission to the family and community that is Notre Dame. My son was fortunate enough to gain admission off of the waitlist because of efforts like yourself and the ND Alumni network here in PA. Keep up the great work as a relevant and informed student-contact for those “who need to know” what this special place is all about.</p>
<p>thank you very much for the kind words - ND is special and has given me a lot in the one year that I have been there - if I am able to give back just a little to others who are interested in the University, I am overjoyed.</p>
<p>I am so glad that there are people on this site giving great answers. I got two quick questions: First, do many students have backpacks? And second, does anyone know of any profs that give tests the first day of class? Just seeing how much I need to study this summer. Thanks again</p>
<p>most students do use backpacks from what i have seen - they don’t have to be huge - but you may have multiple classes back to back (I have four in a row this up coming semester) and therefore backpacks come in handy. Even if you end up getting a bike - which if you can find one for less than $100 dollars I say it is worth it and plus at the end of the year, they have a free repair (or at least last year they did) run by NDSP but make sure you register your bike. </p>
<p>I have never heard any professor giving a test on the first day - you have to understand that in college there are very few grades - for instance most math/sciences will have 3-4 exams and homework and then the final - that is it - and for other classes you may get graded on smaller assignments and class participation but I have never heard of a class in which you are graded on the first day other than class participation which is also rare that one day will dictate your grade in class participation. Don’t worry, college is a lot different from high school in the amount of graded material there is. </p>
<p>any more questions?</p>
<p>I just received a packet from ND about linens order. The letter says that normal twin sheets wont fit their extra-long twin size beds. What is your comment about this?
Should I order the sheets through this service and take them with me to ND or should I buy the sheets (which may not fit their beds) after I arrive at the school in the fall?</p>
<p>the normal beds are just under 7 feet long (like 6’7" i think) - i know if you are taller than normal there is an option to get a longer bed i think - and I know that I bought mine at best buy and they were fine and they are really comfortable. Also I think they might have had sheets for college dorms, but I am not positive. I waited until I got to ND to get them and I worked out fine - I also know people who bought them through ND and they were fine too - but with the extra space to pack, I would do the same thing and just buy them at ND - you can measure your bed (though I have in two dorms where they are about 6’7" (over the summer i am living in another dorm) and then you will be fine </p>
<p>HERE IS A COMMENT ABOUT MOVE-IN IN GENERAL: I flew to ND for move-in last year and I literally brought clothes, specific medications, and my laptop/printer (of course all the chargers too). That is it - the printer was one of my two carry-ons and my backpack with my laptop was my other. I had two bags of clothes and trust me that was manageable but still a little difficult to navigate through Chicago and South Bend Airports so I don’t know how people bring even more stuff - I recommend buying the things new when you get to ND - it may cost a little more but you may save in baggage fees as well. Additionally, that way when you go home, you don’t bring anything b/c all your shampoo/soap, toothpaste, etc are all still at home which can make travel easier in case you forget something. </p>
<p>Best of Luck and make sure that if you have a question, ASK - i can at least tell you what I did and how my result ended up. </p>
<p>By the way - not to get all your hopes up, but last year I remember that housing assignments came out a lot earlier than ND said they would (like a whole 2-3 weeks if I remember correctly) - if anyone has any questions about dorms, etc, just ask - I have been in/around almost every one - so just ask!</p>