A Day in the Life -- Pat
Introducing a new series! Follow Patrick Johnson '21 through a day in the life of a first-year student, starting his day at 10 AM and ending it at 4 AM.
News & Perspectives
The 88th Annual Bengal Bouts Boxing Championships
Monday, February 26th, marks the semifinal round of one of Notre Dame’s oldest traditions, the Men’s Boxing Club’s 88th Annual Bengal Bouts Boxing Championships.
Good Stuff to Do: Zaland
Operating seven nights a week, Zaland swings its parlor door open for all weary travelers. Keenan Hall boasts the best pizza in Za-land!
Drawn From Life: Keon
Keon, a class of 2017 alum, tells his stories of struggles and successes as a biology pre-med intent.
Moreau Student Advisory Council Application Deadline Feb. 23, 2018
The Moreau First Year Experience invites applications to the Moreau Student Advisory Council.
Good Stuff to Do: Le Café Français
Bienvenue, mes amis! As Charles the Great, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, said, “To have another language is to possess a second soul.” Neurologists, language instructors, and bilinguists all agree that the best method in facilitating fluency in any tongue is through constant practice. So then, why not practice...
Notes From the First Year: How to Get a Letter of Recommendation
First Year advisors help students with letters of recommendation for a wide variety of applications, from summer study abroad to fellowships and internships. Their tips for getting letters of rec from them are good guidelines to follow with anyone you might ask for a recommendation in the future.
The Neuroscience of Effective Study
Everyone knows that effective study skills are crucial to a successful college experience, but finding ways to study that work can be difficult. Professor Nancy Michael, shares her perspective on the what really works when it comes to studying.
Top 3 Lecture Hacks
As a first-year student, regardless of major, you are bound to take lecture classes. In lecture classes, professors present course material to large audiences of students. Although it may seem fairly straightforward, with a large class comes new opportunities and new challenges.
Top 3 Techniques for Retaining Information
As college students, cramming and then dumping information is quite common, but definitely not the best option for our learning. Here are a few ways to improve your memory and help you to retain information in all of your courses.
Drawn From Life: Madeline
Madeline, a fifth-year senior, talks about her journey to finding the perfect major.
Advising Attuned to the Music of the Soul
Dr. Rufus Burnett joined the First Year of Studies advising faculty in August 2016. He and first-year students interested in the blues host the First Year Blues Review, a radio program on WSND 88.9 FM, every Monday from 10:00 PM to midnight.
Introduction to Critical Thinking Through Intro to Psych
With 15 years of experience teaching first-year students, he has valuable insight into how new undergraduate students should approach their education at Notre Dame. Although PSY 10000 is a survey of the basic principles of psychology, Prof. Venter hopes the course will be relevant to his students many years in the future....
Drawn From Life: Daara
Daara, a class of 2017 alum, talks about his successes and failures throughout his journey to find a job.
Top 3 Stress Relievers
As the first round of exams approaches, it is normal to feel stressed and overwhelmed. Here are a few tips from Jenna Gehl Jones at the McWell Center to stay healthy— mentally and physically!
Top 3 Unexpected Study Spaces
Some students swear by the Hesburgh Library and others by the LaFortune Student Center. You’ll find your own special study spots this semester, but here’s some suggestions to try from sophomores.
Good Stuff To Do - Peer Advising
Peer advisors meet with first-year students to provide support from a first-hand perspective. They will be contacting first-years in the month of September.
ForReal Arabic & Peace Studies Major
Meet C.J. Pine, a double major in Arabic and peace studies. C.J. is valedictorian of the 2017 University of Notre Dame graduating class!
Meet the Minor: Portuguese
Professors Marcio Bahia and Sandra Teixeira discuss the opportunities and benefits open to students who minor in Portuguese.
ForReal Spanish & Pre-Health Major
Meet Emma Claire Fontenot, a senior at ND who is majoring in Spanish with a supplementary major in Pre-Health.