Why is Notre Dame so special?
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Why is Notre Dame so special?
It is the most famous of the Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages and is distinguished for its size, antiquity, and architectural interest. Notre-Dame de Paris, France. Notre-Dame Cathedral consists of a choir and apse, a short transept, and a nave flanked by double aisles and square chapels.
Why did Notre Dame burn?
“The heart of Notre Dame had been saved.” On 15 April 2019, an electrical short was the likely spark for a blaze that threatened to burn the 850-year-old cathedral to the ground. Following a protocol developed for just such a disaster, firefighters knew which works of art to rescue and in which order.
What are the students like at Notre Dame?
My classmates at Notre Dame are preppy, white, Catholic, smart, easygoing, fun, hardworking, overly nice and generous, and financially stable. Classmates are extremely friendly and welcoming (Midwestern charm). Accomplished, driven, and friendly.
Why do I want to go to Notre Dame?
Prospective students should consider Notre Dame if they are looking for unique undergraduate experience which fosters the academic, intellectual, social, spiritual, and physical growth and development of each individual in a community environment that promotes the education of the mind and the heart.
What do Notre Dame students call themselves?
Fighting Irish
Do you have to take religious classes at Notre Dame?
Notre Dame students are now required to take two theology courses and two philosophy courses in order to graduate. There were 8,595 undergraduate students at Notre Dame in Fall 2013, according to the university, and of the freshmen in 2014 — members of the Class of 2018 — 82 percent are Catholic.
Does Notre Dame still use real gold in their helmets?
Helmet has created a new “Gold Standard” for helmets with reflective gold coloring. As you can see in the photo, color is much closer to the Golden Dome than any other helmet worn at Notre Dame. There’s still 23.9-karat gold flake in the paint of every helmet.
