Fordham is a great place to really test out courses and see what you like. Although very large, the core (required courses to take throughout your year at Fordham) really tests your breadth of knowledge and can potentially lead you into different directions of study.With great professors and student peers, Fordham creates a great environment for academic achievement and for getting a fun college experience.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Going into Fordham, you should have an open mind about taking courses, which you may not want to take, such as Theology courses, Philosophy course, and =Foreign Language courses. Fordham requires these courses for you to graduate, so that they will be producing well-rounded graduates. Embrace the core curriculum and take advantage of all the knowledge you can gain. Also, really get involved in the MANY clubs and activities Fordham offers. The more activities you attend the more people you will meet with similar interests.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Fordham's classes require a lot of work and outside-of-class time, but they are very rewarding. Everything that the professors teach you is extremely valuable for the course, life, or both. The courses may be tough but extremely enriching.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms provide a great habitat for friend-making. They are large rooms, and although you have to share a floor bathroom, Fordham's dorms are a lot better than other colleges. Some buildings lack air conditioning, but you may only suffer through September, because the temperature is not too high for too long.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The main cafeteria is the biggest complaint on campus. That being said everything else about Fordham is great. There are many alternatives to the main cafeteria. There are three other places to eat on campus that offers cafe-styled food, i.e. paninis, heroes, and soups, and off campus is Arthur Avenue! However, the buffet styled cafeteria tends to be the main eatery, but it also tends to be a hit or miss. The food isn't great, but I would NEVER dismiss this school for that tiny detail.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are pleanty of things on campus to do for fun, such as dances or club ran events. To get off campus Arthur Avenue is a great place for eating some authentic Italian meals, or walking up Fordham Road to the D subway line. The ride downtown to Columbus Circle is about 40 minutes. Once you are in New York City you can do mostly everything. Fordham is in such a great spot, where there is a campus and yet you are still in NYC. There is everything to do for any sort of person, from comic-con to fashion, from athletics to art museums.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Great school and education, but it is pretty pricey. I would never transfer, however, based on the price. They offer a ton of financial aid and the school is really worth it.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
If you are a hipster, like music, or coffee you will thoroughly enjoy Rodrigues. If you are a commuter and do not feel like going to the Commuter Lounge, the lounge in the basement of Keating is a relaxing open space for doing work or just hanging out.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Anyone could really enjoy Fordham. I wouldn't recommend coming if you are afraid of being in an urban area, because otherwise you will be stuck on campus. You don't want to miss out on living in this great city!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
So amny clubs to join, so narrow it down to exactly what you'd like to do and go to the meetings and make friends!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
NO GREEK LIFE. I was never interested, but some may be disappointed.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The security guards check I.D.'s coming into campus and they are always watching out for the students. Not only on campus, but off-campus the security guards are willing to pick you up from the subways if you feel unsafe and there are routes that the security van takes throughout the Bronx, so that you can be picked up and brought back to campus for free, as long as you show your Fordham I.D.
Fordham is a great place to really test out courses and see what you like. Although very large, the core (required courses to take throughout your year at Fordham) really tests your breadth of knowledge and can potentially lead you into different directions of study.With great professors and student peers, Fordham creates a great environment for academic achievement and for getting a fun college experience.
Going into Fordham, you should have an open mind about taking courses, which you may not want to take, such as Theology courses, Philosophy course, and =Foreign Language courses. Fordham requires these courses for you to graduate, so that they will be producing well-rounded graduates. Embrace the core curriculum and take advantage of all the knowledge you can gain. Also, really get involved in the MANY clubs and activities Fordham offers. The more activities you attend the more people you will meet with similar interests.
Fordham's classes require a lot of work and outside-of-class time, but they are very rewarding. Everything that the professors teach you is extremely valuable for the course, life, or both. The courses may be tough but extremely enriching.
The dorms provide a great habitat for friend-making. They are large rooms, and although you have to share a floor bathroom, Fordham's dorms are a lot better than other colleges. Some buildings lack air conditioning, but you may only suffer through September, because the temperature is not too high for too long.
The main cafeteria is the biggest complaint on campus. That being said everything else about Fordham is great. There are many alternatives to the main cafeteria. There are three other places to eat on campus that offers cafe-styled food, i.e. paninis, heroes, and soups, and off campus is Arthur Avenue! However, the buffet styled cafeteria tends to be the main eatery, but it also tends to be a hit or miss. The food isn't great, but I would NEVER dismiss this school for that tiny detail.
There are pleanty of things on campus to do for fun, such as dances or club ran events. To get off campus Arthur Avenue is a great place for eating some authentic Italian meals, or walking up Fordham Road to the D subway line. The ride downtown to Columbus Circle is about 40 minutes. Once you are in New York City you can do mostly everything. Fordham is in such a great spot, where there is a campus and yet you are still in NYC. There is everything to do for any sort of person, from comic-con to fashion, from athletics to art museums.
Great school and education, but it is pretty pricey. I would never transfer, however, based on the price. They offer a ton of financial aid and the school is really worth it.
If you are a hipster, like music, or coffee you will thoroughly enjoy Rodrigues. If you are a commuter and do not feel like going to the Commuter Lounge, the lounge in the basement of Keating is a relaxing open space for doing work or just hanging out.
Anyone could really enjoy Fordham. I wouldn't recommend coming if you are afraid of being in an urban area, because otherwise you will be stuck on campus. You don't want to miss out on living in this great city!
So amny clubs to join, so narrow it down to exactly what you'd like to do and go to the meetings and make friends!
NO GREEK LIFE. I was never interested, but some may be disappointed.
The security guards check I.D.'s coming into campus and they are always watching out for the students. Not only on campus, but off-campus the security guards are willing to pick you up from the subways if you feel unsafe and there are routes that the security van takes throughout the Bronx, so that you can be picked up and brought back to campus for free, as long as you show your Fordham I.D.