Notre Dame Research Paper

I am growing as a person for just under fourteen years now, built by my internal visions and wonderful surroundings. At a young age when I first began to dress myself, my image of who I am and where I fit into this world began to develop. Notre Dame will provide opportunities to explore new aspects of myself and others, both spiritually and academically. I am interested in the aspect of spirituality because of future involvement, and to create a spiritual core that is there when I may need it most. Many of the most important lessons I have learned have been guided by those with different opinions, backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Influencing a real difference is important to me, and I have a strong desire to create and accomplish. Expression is vital to growth, and I believe that sharing what I’ve learned, as well as continuing to discover the world around me, will foster growth from within myself.

A single-sex school creates capable women by empowering each individual, rather than creating negative competition between each other.

Competition is a motivating force when each party strives to get better, and I seem to find this more at an all girls’ school. I feel incredibly fortunate to say that some of the strongest women I know and admire are Notre Dame graduates, including my Head of School, Donna,who has taught me to use my voice with confidence, my aunt who is a successful prosecutor who has guided me through the value of justice, Golden Globe winner Maura Tierney who proves that hard work and passion can lead to success, and my mother, who has challenged and inspired me to be an active member of any community. Together these women have created a path which I am eager to follow, as well as create my

own.
At Inly, “making your mark” has become a prominent message the Head of School is teaching. Donna has elaborated on the power that each individual holds, and how it only takes one idea and passion to create change. Fashion and photography has been an important part of who I am, so I would love to create a space that others with the same interests could work in, whether it be a club, or blog to share with the world. In the past two years, my voice has developed courage to speak about issues I feel strongly about. I’m currently in a club where we discuss current events, and the values embedded within them. The passion to make my mark will come with me to Notre Dame, I want to do something that will make a positive difference in the community, whether it is big or small. Dance has always been a part of me, although it has only been within the past year I have begun formal lessons. My determination was enough that I was accepted into the competitive dance team of my studio. I am also a well known participant in theater being active in shows since the age of five. I believe there are so many platforms for the expression of voice and instrument, and these next four years will continue to develop that part of mine that grows, along with the part that teaches.