Thinking of transferring...Is it a fit for me?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Notre Dame
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<p>This thread isn't about grades/statistics, but rather if I would personally fit. I know that many of these topics have been brought up way too often, but ND is at the top of my potential transfer list and I don't want to go into an environment where I wouldn't thrive from a personal standpoint.</p>

<p>A little about me...</p>

<p>-Liberal politically, but I'm by no means an activist.
-Agnostic; being around religion doesn't bother me (went to a Catholic high school) but what does irk me a little bit is religious zealotry and people who do not question/justify their beliefs and actions. "Because the Church says so" just seems like a cop out to me.
-I can't stand intolerance of any kind. Racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, etc. I'm not real uptight about it (I love Dave Chappelle haha) but there is definitely a line.
-I like to have a good time....I wouldn't consider myself a partier (I have and never will go out on 'Thirsty Thursday') and I definitely know moderation. But regardless, a party every other weekend or so is a very nice change of pace. I would like to be around people who know the difference between being completely sober and a complete drunkard.</p>

<p>So, what do you think? I know a lot of these seem very superficial but honestly, getting a quality education would be absolutely moot if I was unhappy during the whole ordeal. My dad and brother are both graduates of Notre Dame and I'm highly attracted to the school due to the prestige, tradition, and brotherhood I've seen them experience. Also I know there are some regards in which I am a big fit for ND (love sports, especially playing them). And if I can throw a quality education and first-rate athletics on top of those, even better!</p>

<p>Thank you for any and all insight you provide!</p>

<p>"A screaming comes across the sky."</p>

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<p>did you apply out of HS and not get in to ND? Having a brother and father who went to ND, you must know the culture. ND has clamped down on the drinking, only in your room, so really difficult to find "parties" to go to as a sophmore.</p>

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<p>Huh? ^ ^ ^</p>

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<p>Are you serious about the drinking, brah?
Dang! Notre Dame was one of my top choices too...</p>

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<p>S is a sophomore and he doesn't have a problem finding parties. I also don't think ND has clamped down on the drinking.</p>

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<p>I am a junior who is not 21, and I've never had a problem finding parties (or hosting parties) at Notre Dame. You can't have kegs in the rooms, which is practically inefficient anyway, and you technically aren't allowed hard alcohol. But hard alcohol is by no means hard to hide.</p>

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<p>Nothing is hard to hide at Notre Dame, everyone makes runs all the time. I really dont understand how you can say that it is hard finding a party. A better question is, can you find a great party? And when you come from Miami, like myself, its sometimes hard, but hey you have to come in setting your expectations correctly.</p>