Through these common academic trials and tribulations, the seniors say they have formed bonds and lasting friendships they will treasure forever. Notre Dame senior Dennis Haraszko agreed, saying being in college is definitely a unique time in one's life. I believe this is the only time in my life where I will be surrounded by this many people of my own peer group, who are from the same background that I am, who can share a lot of the same experiences and who understand where I am coming from. Countless nights of counseling and being counseled. Through these social events, seniors learned how to balance academics and realized that life is more than grades and their future salary.
Seniors say that many lessons reach beyond the classroom.
Although I was skeptical then, I believe it now and will realize it more fully when I'm gone and miss seeing the people and campus. Because of everything we've done together all the good times I know these friendships will last forever. Countless renovations made and future changes planned. As the Class of 2000 changed and grew, so did the campuses around them. In their four years, the seniors say they experienced and witnessed tremendous growth.