![]() ![]() Writing this article as a junior, I obviously have a very different, more positive perspective. I saw my all-girls Catholic high school in Kentucky and this global institution as two very different levels of difficulty. I didn’t know if it would be possible for me to catch up to such amazing students from all around the world. Quite honestly, I was terrified of how I would fare. Going to Notre Dame was another beast entirely. I found success making flashcards for every subject, taking my exams in a quiet testing space one page at a time, and meeting with my teachers in the mornings. Looking back, each girl probably studied more than they said, but I definitely had catching up to do. In that same biology class I remember that after studying for countless hours for the first exam, I received an unsatisfactory grade even as the other girls around me bragged about their effortless 100s. Transitioning from my elementary school to a rigorous high school took time for me to catch up, even if I did eventually graduate with honors. On the first half of the quiz, I answered every question on biology correctly… but I forgot the back. For example, on my first quiz as a high schooler, I received a 50%. My takeaway from experiencing high school as a student with learning disabilities is that one must become very skilled at failure. For 9th grade and on, I attended the regular all-girls Catholic high school in my hometown. In my early years, I attended a school for children with learning disabilities. When I was in first grade, I was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. Although I am not an expert and everyone will face different challenges in college, I hope to help others realize that their differences are a strength and should be celebrated. In this blog, I hope to share my experience at Notre Dame with these differences. However, one aspect of my life that is prevalent yet also hidden are my learning disabilities, ADHD and Dyslexia. Balancing these responsibilities with my academic and professional careers has been extremely rewarding. Overall, I could not imagine a better college experience for myself. ![]() Some of my proudest accomplishments at Notre Dame include being admitted to the Business Honors Program, completing the Holy Half Marathon, and my dorm (Pasquerilla West Hall) winning Women’s Hall of the Year while I served as Vice-President. In my free time, I am co-president of the French Club, a board member for Irish Consulting Club, and obviously a Notre Dame Admissions intern.
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