Fordham University
“Sucks if you are a commuter.Quite Bright
Sucks if you are a commuter. Uptight, snobby, and anti-social best describe the residents. You'll often find yourself just sitting in a classroom before class in silence as if you were at a funeral. No one talks to anyone unless they know them. All the rich residents care about is drinking and making like they are so tough for taking the subway. They pay almost no mind to the commuters. There is nothing to do on campus when you're not in class. For the first two years you take meaningless classes. Commuters are more socialable and chill than the residents.
view full review→Jan 27 2009
1st Year Male -- Class 2011
Campus Aesthetics: A+, Social Life: F
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“I decided to go to Fordham because INot so bright
I decided to go to Fordham because I believed it would be a more relaxed environment than the one at NYU or Columbia. I am a very good student (graduated a hard high school with a cumulative 4.3 GPA). My first complaint is the core curriculum. Now, most schools have a core, but Fordham's consists of 20 required courses. While this is spread out over your 4 years, it adds up to 2 full years of courses you cannot choose. I understand the mentality that students should be well rounded, but if I am going to be an English major, I do not care for computer science or other extraneous courses, especially when I'm paying close to $50,000 dollars a year to go here (this school will cost you an arm and a leg)
My next complaint is about the people here. Now, I have always been a popular kid who tries to be friends with everyone, and there are a good amount of truly good people, but the student body lacks a lot. You will notice it as the stuck-up girls look away when they're walking, assuming you're ogling them. You'll notice it when you go out and see the reckless drinking and drug use (the reason there is so much is because most of the kids here come from wealthy Catholic families, and have money to burn). Kids go to the hospital all the time, and its usually not a regular night unless you see FUEMS (the university medical service) taking someone away. The girls here are unapproachable, many have an attitude they don't deserve. The guys here are better, but still, your res hall will perpetually smell like pot. One word of advice: if you are a normal person, stay the hell away from Queens Court (the building that you have to apply to, and the people don't drink, smoke, or have fun). I have never seen such a group of stuck-up, sheltered assholes in my entire life. They are fucking weirdoes.
The dorms are not that great. You know what, they're gross. The carpets are vomit stained, smell like urine, and the bathrooms....god, I would never use them if I didn't have to. My RA's are really chill, but the RDs in charge of the buildings can be total douches. You will be extraordinarily punished for getting caught drinking.
On to the subject of social life. 'Fordham is my school, New York is my campus". That is one of Fordham’s mottos. Yes, the Lincoln Center campus is in the City, but Rose Hill, where I am, is in the Bronx. Someone you know will get hurt or mugged eventually. I have a friend that's a girl and she was almost kidnapped and raped (a guy tried to force her into a car), luckily, she had ROTC friends with her. "social" life consists of the repetitive routine of going to one or more of the 4 bars near campus every. single.time.you.want.to.go.out. Yes you are near the city, but you will be going to it way less than you think.
The classes are remedial. Most of the people are alcoholics, potheads, bitches, or assholes. You will end up doing the same thing every weekend. And if you are like me, you will end up transferring
view full review→Dec 06 2008
1st Year Female -- Class 2012
Campus Aesthetics: A+, Useful Schoolwork: C
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“F-U! F-U, F-U , F-U! F-U! F-U! IBright
F-U! F-U, F-U , F-U! F-U! F-U! I am going to be a senior this fall and it will be a sad, sad day when I pack my bags and leave The Bronx. I was very hesitant moving to New York City from small town New England and the transistion was daunting at times but it was completely worth it. I made a fantastic bunch of friends. My experience as a History major was definately rewarding especially working in my seminar class. Social life is great. There are lots of clubs and teams to join and a good bar scene off campus in the Belmont area of the Bronx, basically on Arthur Ave. However, if you can get the people and money together to grab a cab do make it up to Woodlawn to hit the pubs. It's certainly worth it. Don't let the Bronx intimidate you from applying, the campus is safe and the surrounding area is definately not a ghetto. The Jesuits are great guys and are very involved in campus life. Going to College in New York is very expensive but awesome. I've been to some of the best bars, ate at incredible restruants, and seen U2, The Rolling Stones, and Bruce Springsteen in concert.
view full review→Jun 10 2004
3rd Year Female -- Class 2005
Campus Aesthetics: A+, Faculty Accessibility: F
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