Saint Mary's College

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, IN, USA
Private
4 Year

Julie's Review

Review of Saint Mary's College

from Chicago, IL

Describe your college in three sentences.

Saint Marys, is a wonderful liberal arts college, ranked among the best in the country! I love it here! Saint Marys has an amazing atmosphere to be in and around.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Know what you want! Visit campus, have an overnight! Ask tons of questions not just of tour guides but of other students.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

My courses are tough! The new gen-Ed program allows us to be well rounded students when we graduate. We get a lot of work but don't let that intimidate you!

Describe the dorm life at your college.

Dorm life is the best! I love my dorm, LeMans hall! It's is absolutely gorgeous, and located in the middle of campus! Only downside to my dorm is expense of laundry and no air conditioning, but really the beauty of campus makes up for the luxury of air.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

Food here isn't bad. There are not as many healthy, low fat Items as I would like, but still not terrible!

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

For fun usually we just hang with friends in our rooms or in the lounge (vendoland) down stairs on week days! Then on weekends because we are in such close proximity to University of Notre Dame, most girls go there for extracurricular activities, sporting events, and/or parties.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

Saint Marys College is prestigious, and when you encounter a graduate you know this. So the bang for your buck is very good. It is expensive but most private institutions are, here you get a very well rounded education, great place to live and sharing it with amazing women!

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

There is a bridge on campus over a little pond, it is said that the man you walk over this bridge with will be your husband! Another place is the Holy Cross Convent, doesn't sound too appealing but it is a very rewarding place to have a nun as a friend!

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Any young women would feel comfortable at SMC!

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

There is a club or activity for everyone at Saint Marys and if there isn't we fully encourage new development of clubs that interest the girls here.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

We do not have Greek life, we are one community!

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

Our campus is safe, we have round the clock security, as well as a shuttle between University of Notre Dame and here! There is also a different kind of shuttle that can pick you up anywhere you are on Notre Dames campus without question, after the regular shuttle hours end.