Tag: college
Updated on February 13, 2019
NDNU, My Home Away from Home
I’ve been a tour guide for the Notre Dame de Namur University Office of Admissions for the past three years and one question I always get is “Why NDNU?” Of the many reasons why I chose NDNU, I… Read More
Updated on February 1, 2019
Wrestling with Pythagorus: How I Conquered Math Anxiety
In high school, I was one of the top 15 students in my graduating class, but ironically, I was probably the worst at math. Going into college at Notre Dame de Namur University as a Communication major, I… Read More
Updated on January 18, 2019
Thursdays with Jackie: A Profile of NDNU Professor Jacqueline Berger
When it came time for me to sign up for a required Advanced Writing class at Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU), I grabbed at the opportunity to take a class with Jacqueline (“Jackie”) Berger. I’d heard she… Read More
Updated on October 24, 2018
Your First College Roommate
One of the most challenging things college students face is living with their first roommate. You’re moving in with someone you’ve never met before and you’re expected to get along for a whole year. How things turn out… Read More
Updated on February 14, 2018
My Experience as a Resident Assistant: From Knockout to Mom Jeans
An easy way to figure out what a resident assistant (RA) does is to think about your mom. You know how you call your mom when you’ve got a problem you can’t solve yourself, like taking a stain… Read More
Posted on February 1, 2018
From Yearbook Editor to College Student
I was talked into joining yearbook my sophomore year of high school after realizing I was not Michael Jordan—my dream of a basketball career was heading out the window. I had never designed a single spreadsheet or photographed… Read More
Posted on October 25, 2017
Experiences as a Transfer Student: Notre Dame de Namur University Edition
When I got into Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU), I was so happy I ugly cried on the phone with my transfer counselor. He was talking me through the details of transferring, but everything he said was… Read More
Updated on October 9, 2017
Life as a Commuter Student at Notre Dame de Namur University
Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, I’m more than familiar with Silicon Valley heavy traffic. Now, I live in Santa Clara, California, and commute to Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) in Belmont. While the… Read More