<p>Hey guys, </p>
<p>Are any of you/do any of you know of Jewish students that go/went to ND? If so, would you be willing to share with me your stats (gpa/ACT)?</p>
<p>If you search the forum for “Jewish Notre Dame” you’ll see just a few threads, some of which are yours 
, but one from last fall that may offer some insight. The thread shows there are non-Catholics there, but it also states that Notre Dame is a Catholic-based school. Other than the prestige of Notre Dame, why would you go there knowing that it is a Catholic-based school? I’m sure they would be welcoming, but what is the draw for you? Just curious.</p>
<p>I am very curious why anyone other than a christian/catholic would be attracted to that school. What is your reasoning on going? Do you like their programs? Athletics?</p>
<p>theNDhopeful44 -</p>
<p>If you google “Notre Dame University Hillel” you will get the contact information for the faculty advisor. Drop that person a line, and you should get your questions answered.</p>
<p>So to answer and to clarify questions circulating my post, I absolutely LOVE the idea of getting to chance to attend a school in which the primary religious affiliation is not my own. All my life I’ve been really subjected to the one-way thinking and instruction of my parents, friends, school, and community- and because of that, I think it’d be an excellent way to expand the horizon in which I see things. Obviously I wouldn’t convert, but it’s sort of like politics: if you always stay within your community with no sight/view to the outside world, you’ll never see things differently and get to experience things that could potentially change your outlook on life. </p>
<p>Since I lost my mother to breast cancer in 2009, I’ve been searching for answers as to why it was her, why it had to be my family, what I did to deserve such fate. My rabbi and Jewish community were instrumental in helping me overcome everything, but nothing that they told me really satisfied my thirst for ‘why.’ In the end, I just think that maybe another outlook on the world will help me paint a clearer picture of myself; who I am, what I strive for, what I hope to, and am destined to be. </p>
<p>I hope this clears up any confusion. </p>
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<p>I’m very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, and I do appreciate the honesty in your answer. I’m glad the previous poster had the knowledge to point you to the Hillel contact. Best of luck to you in your journey.</p>
<p>Thanks- really, it means a lot.</p>