Women's College Stories

"Before coming to NDMU, I never really noticed how much being aware of your world (socially, politically, environmentally, etc.) impacts each individual. As a future art therapist, knowing how various aspects of our world intersect will aid in the service and care that I give to patients and clients." What's Next: NDMU - Gradate School Art Therapy

“NDMU taught me the skills to not only be a competent nurse but, how to be a compassionate nurse. Compassion is what prevents nurses from burning out...Compassion allows nurses to always think of their patient's situation and feelings.” Whats Next: Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) Emergency Room Nurse

"I am prepared for the next step in my life because of the opportunity I had through NDMU to evolve holistically and strengthen my identity and who I want to be in the world." Next: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - Master of Health Administration Program

"NDMU has prepared me for the real life obstacles and frustrations that will accompany me in life. I have learned the value of empowerment and education." Next: Johns Hopkins Hospital - Neuro intensive care unit

"NDMU has given me the confidence to be a capable and caring leader in my community. I’m so excited to get into the classroom this fall and move forward in my education." Next: NDMU - MAT Program

"The individualized attention that NDMU's professors have given me, especially my physics professor, has made me a much more critical thinker with a well-rounded skill set." Next: Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands - Master's degree in Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion (full scholarship!)

"The small community at Notre Dame has allowed me to take advantage of professional development opportunities including interning in DC, being a teaching assistant, studying abroad in the Middle East, taking off-campus Arabic classes, and visiting the United Nations." Next: Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies - Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies

"My close relations with my professors were crucial for my grad school application process. My professors gave me academic advice, emotional support, and career guidance that was invaluable, and I am eternally grateful for them." Next: Europa Universität Flensburg (Flensburg, Germany) - Master of Arts in European Studies

"I am extremely grateful for the welcoming and dedicated clinical instructors and faculty at NDMU that have prepared me to practice holistic nursing care." Next: Medical Surgical Nurse - MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

"NDMU taught me self-discipline and time management, as well as the importance of mastering topics and not just memorization - something that will help me in med school." Next: Geisinger Comonwealth School of Medicine - Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences