<p>How did you figure out how to navigate from the South Shore to the CTA to Midway or O'Hare? Do you know what the subway lines are? When it comes to my son, it's not about convenience, it's about CHEAP! :) (Unless of course he wants to pay.)</p>
<p>I just looked it up on the internet after I had to get from South Bend to Midway by myself to fly back home. I did it twice this year, once during move in week (mom didn't want her driving by herself all the way up to ND), and then for the Michigan game w/ a friend. The train attendants are really nice and they give you a nice sheet as well telling you exactly what to do.
Anyway you just take the Orange Line from Midway to Randolph Street station, and then walk a block east to Millenium Station for the train straight to South Bend. If you're flying into O'Hare, you take the blue line to the Washington station, and go east about two blocks to Millenium Station, and reverse when you leave South Bend. The subway I believe is $1.50 and the train was $8.50 or $11.00 or something one way. I have no idea though how much the taxi is from the South Bend station to campus....my sister just always picked me up.</p>
<p>Actually here, I found the direct information off the website</p>
<p>CHICAGO MIDWAY AIRPORT<br>
5600 S. Cicero Ave.<br>
(773) 838-0600</p>
<p>South Shore Line to RANDOLPH STREET station - Straight ahead from top of stairs leaving station, walk 1 block west along Randolph Street to WABASH Avenue, then up into station. Follow orange signs that say Midway. Take train marked with orange signs Midway. Ride to MIDWAY station (end of line), about 30 minutes. Follow signs and take overhead passage to airport terminal (about one-quarter mile).</p>
<p>** Return: (Note: On Sundays last train from Midway is at 11:30 p.m.) Get off at RANDOLPH/WABASH.<br>
** This trip is not wheelchair accessible.</p>
<p>O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT<br>
(800) 832-6352 </p>
<p>South Shore Line to RANDOLPH STREET station - Straight ahead from top of stairs leaving station, walk 3 blocks west along Randolph Street to DEARBORN Street, then around corner to your left by vacant lot. Go downstairs to subway. Follow overhead signs that say O'Hare. Take any train marked O'Hare. Ride to O'HARE station (end of line), about 45 minutes.</p>
<p>** Return: In airport terminals, follow overhead signs Trains to city. In station, follow flashing yellow light to find the train that is loading passengers. Get off at WASHINGTON and use escalator marked Randolph/Washington.<br>
** This trip is not wheelchair accessible.</p>
<p>Here's the link as well:
<a href="http://www.nictd.com/links/chicago.htm#Transportation%5B/url%5D">http://www.nictd.com/links/chicago.htm#Transportation</a></p>
<p>cab from SBN will run you about $8 so not bad. I always take friends though and have friends pick me up, so usually you don't have to pay it.</p>
<p>I guess if the US Navy can trust my son to one day navigate aircraft, I can trust him to find his way around Chicago, can't I? :)</p>
<p>you would think so ......</p>
<p>but some of the smartest kids i know are the worst drivers......</p>
<p>i dont know if that is a correct comparison.... but my .2 $</p>
<p>actually... i believe that would "my .02$"..... my bad</p>
<p>I just completed the first semester of the Freshman Intro to Engineering course. Engineering, at least first semester is not too terribly difficult. The course changes dramatically from year to year based upon student feedback from the previous year, so I don't know how useful my information will be to you. The course is 1 year long, divided into two modules/semester. The first module was from the realm of structural/civil engineering, called "The Tower Builders." We had to use K'Nex to model a tower in real life and a program called SAP 2000 to model it digitally. We then had to redesign the tower using SAP to undergo minimum displacement under a given load. We were graded on our efficiency, which was calculated using an algorithm that included both the amount of material we used and the displacement. Our final project was a test of our design. This was a relatively easy module. </p>
<p>The second module, begun after fall break, was rooted in programming. We learned the programming language used by MATLAB and then for our final project programmed a version of the Lunar Lander game. My program used about 425 lines and took about 15-20 hours of work to get working right. However, you should consider that I far exceeded the minimum requirements and added a lot of "bling" to my program. If anyone would like to see my source code, just email me at <a href="mailto:PutschCasusBelli@yahoo.com">PutschCasusBelli@yahoo.com</a>. I'll happily send it to you. You won't be able to run it without MATLAB and some other functions, but you'll get an idea of what is required by the second module of the Engineering course. </p>
<p>I wish I could help you with next semester, but I transferred to Physics. That's not because I couldn't swing Eng. (I got an A first semester), but because I believe that the next generation of NASA scientists are going to need training in advanced Physics to design space ships that can cross the universe. I'm going to go grad school to get a Master's in Aero Engineering. So, unfortunately, I have no idea what's going on next semester.</p>
<p>I can tell you something about the people-based mechanics of the class. The class this semester had 378 people enrolled. I know that a significant number are dropping for spring semester, mostly transferring to Business. As a matter of fact, that particular transition is something of a joke among Engineers. Engineering is sometimes called "pre-business." Even though the lecture is absolutely massive, you shouldn't worry about becoming "just one of the crowd." It is incredibly easy to get help in the class should you need it, and it is designed to give you a lot of personalized attention in the Engineering Learning Centers (essentially, an engineering lab consisting of a teacher, a TA, and about 25 students). There are tons of resources available, and the only reason for failure is laziness, because it does demand a ton of work. However, if you are willing to try, you shouldn't have a problem. As a matter of fact, I found the course to be very interesting and a good introduction. </p>
<p>If you ever wanted to be an Engineer, I would say that this is an excellent place to go.</p>
<p>I apologize for rambling a bit. I just felt like I had a lot to say and it's 1 AM.</p>
<p>Thanks,Putsch, for taking the time to talk about the engineering program. Good luck to you in physics!</p>
<p>I as well was a First year engineer for the first semester and am now changing officially to the school of Business, but plan on getting a dual degree. Personally, I felt the first half of the semester (as described above, the K'Nex module) was for the most part a waste of time. We learned Hooke's law every single class and we toyed with plastic K'Nex every week for 75 minutes. Remember, this is ALL personal opinion. And, perhaps that is why I really liked the second half of the semester. I really enjoyed the entire programming module, especially how we would have a week to do much of the problems. A lot of the fun I had was in finding problems in my own program and then attempting to fix them. For my final project, I added a lot of extra features that were unnecessary but still got a good grade. In any case, personally, I would like to be able to focus a little more on things we are interested in, because I knew I wouldn't want to do Civil Engineering, but that is just me. I would be more interested in doing more Computer Science or Mechanical first semester, but yet again that is just my personal opinion. The tests for the most part are more tricky than trying to test your knowledge on it, and I think most first year engineers this year will agree with that.</p>
<p>Again, it is not that the class is too hard and don't let people tell you that. It was easy enough, I just thought that the first half of the semester was kind of a waste of time.</p>
<p>Hi!
I've got a question about studying education at ND. I know that there is not an education major, but I've heard that a student can major in something else at ND, but take classes at St. Mary's to fulfill teaching requirements.
Does anyone know more about how this works? Is it a hassle to take classes at both schools? Do students actually get the accreditation they need to teach?
Thanks!</p>
<p>You can get accredited, but you need to take some SMC classes. I know there is an ACE educators organization on the ND campus, so they actually encourage the option as a means to put top quality people teaching in Catholic schools...</p>
<p>ACE is for a masters though. It is possible, I have known people that have done it, but it is a bit of a pain and it makes you wonder a bit why you are paying ND tuition to take your major classes at SMC (why we don't just start that major is beyond me). It depends, if you really think ND is the place for you, then I would go for it. If it is just another school on your list, honestly, it may not be worth it I am sorry to say. It is doable, you still can get your license, and then ACE is a great program after for you to get your masters for free (and going to ND does help in getting into it). If you aren't sold on ND though to begin with, it just probably isn't worth it is all, but it is if you are. Not sure if that makes sense but I hope that helps.</p>
<p>thanks a lot for your responses! it is definitely something to think about. i am totally sold on notre dame, but the question isn't whether i want to go or not... it all depends on if i were even to get in. i'm not so sure how good it is that i have seemed to pick my dream school before my dream major/career...
was it the academic offerings that hooked you on nd, or was it something else?</p>
<p>Without jumping ahead of Irish, I can tell you that for my son, a freshman, the challenging academic offerings combined with a sense of community and tradition hooked him. He wanted to go somewhere cold, at least more than 5 or 6 hours away. He first looked at schools based on his academic interests, though. And I think if you were to talk to him, he would tell you that ND was the right choice for him. Also, many others that know him say that ND is probably a good fit for him as well. We, as parents, could not be more delighted and pleased--and feel that should his academic interests change, ND offers enough possibilities for options. Good Luck!</p>
<p>lol, AL, you are fine. I was sold on ND in the sixth grade, it was my dream school. I actually was rejected the first time around and ended up transferring in a year later, so keep that in mind if things don't work out. ND has so much going for it, I can't even pick my favorite parts.</p>
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<li><p>The professors, by and large, are AMAZING. I don't think you can get a better education. ND stresses not only getting professors that can do research but also professors who can teach...many Ivies forget about that.</p></li>
<li><p>The community is as good as it gets. When people say ND family, they mean it.</p></li>
<li><p>ND for me is the perfect mix. You have the athletics and big-time football, but you also have top-notch academics. A lot of schools just have one or the other, and it is really nice to have both as sometimes you need a break from studies!</p></li>
<li><p>The academics are a plus as well. One reason I transferred was because I switched out of pre-med and my old school had a poor Psychology department (sorry Creighton but it is true). ND is pretty much strong across the board, as AL said, which is nice. It isn't an Engineering or Teaching school where that is all they have.</p></li>
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<p>Anyways, I hope that helps!</p>
<p>I was sold on ND in the sixth grade, it was my dream school.</p>
<p>1st grade for me ---- asu vs Nd game----i still remember it.... ugghh memories
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<p>-----3. ND for me is the perfect mix. You have the athletics and big-time football, but you also have top-notch academics. A lot of schools just have one or the other, and it is really nice to have both as sometimes you need a break from studies!------</p>
<p>Well put Mike....I love that aspect of Notre Dame</p>
<p>thanks for the responses!</p>
<p>"perfect mix"--sounds like something i would say. =)</p>