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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
The Observer

Frosh-O Weekend Checklist

You meet someone with at least one Notre Dame alum parent

Somebody tells you Shrek is based on Notre Dame

Somebody tells you that whole thing about Shrek being based on Notre Dame was a lie

You see at least one senior crying because they only have one year left

You see someone completely embarrass themselves

Someone calls Domerfest by any other name

You see an upperclassman, who clearly does not belong at Domerfest, at Domerfest

You run through Stonehenge

You see a group of guys chanting and covered in body paint

You figure out how much your books cost

Someone sings a version of "Call Me Maybe," personalized to his or her dorm, directly into your face

You realize parietals isn't the worst thing ever

You are informed of the different dorm stereotypes, but don't buy into them because you're above such silliness

You take in the beauty of the lakes

Someone warns you not to walk on the steps of the main building. Don't do it. There - you can cross this one off.

You experience the overpowering silence of the Grotto

You do something completely embarrassing, but love every second of it

You realize that this place might just be home to the greatest four years of your life