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Breakdown of “Surrounding City” at FU
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By Gender
MaleA-
FemaleA-
 
By Major
AccountingA
Aerospace EngineeringF
AnthropologyB-
Art & Design DepartmentA+
BiologyB
Business - Management and AdministrationA
Chemical EngineeringB+
ChemistryA
CommunicationsA
Computer ScienceA+
EconomicsA
EnglishA+
FinanceB+
Fine Arts - Painting/Sculpture/Photography/etcA+
History/Histories (art history/etc.)A
JournalismA
Language - French/Spanish/etc.A+
MathA+
NursingB
OtherA-
Perfomance ArtsA+
PhilosophyA+
PhysicsA-
Political ScienceA-
PreDent and DentistryA
PreLaw and LegalC
PreMed and MedicalF
PsychologyA+
Social WorkF
SociologyA+
UndecidedA-
Urban PlanningA+
 

Against similar schools
Surrounding City compared with similar schools in class.

Fordham University
 A-
Average of All Schools
 B-
Average of schools in class
 A-

New York University
 A
Harvard University
 B+
Columbia University in the City of New York
 B+
Loyola University Chicago
 A-
Boston University
 A
Cornell University
 B
Northeastern University
 A-
F
A+

Quotes touching on Surrounding City

“... There is no on-campus social life because everyone goes out into the city ...”
 
“... " The rest of the assignment involved going to tourist shops in the city to take photos of t-shirts ...”
 
“... Yes, the Lincoln Center campus is in the City, but Rose Hill, where I am, is in the Bronx ...”
 
“... If you are from Westchester, you know, probably better than most in the New York area, that the Bronx is not the city ...”
 
“... The Bronx was close enough to the city, and I would have a countless number of things to do on the weekends or at night ...”
 
“... Well, before you read further into this review let me tell you what I was looking for in a college: I wanted to be challenged intellectually, tak...”
 
“... $50,000+ and the massive expenses of living in New York City just aren't worth it ...”
 
“... Last winter, Fordham's food service received a failing grade during the NYC City health inspection ...”
 
“... The city is great and very convenient as it has everything one may think of ...”
 
“... Since it's pretty close to the heart of New York City, not many students spend their time on the Fordham campus, which makes it difficult to make...”
 
“... Being in NYC is great but the conventional nature of the Rosehill campus allows for a combination of "big city" school with a more conventional, ...”
 
“... Fordham is a great mid sized school for those looking to be in a city (the greatest city in the world) yet have a beautiful campus ...”
 
“... Fordham is a place for students who want a campus community in the biggest city in the world ...”
 
“... The university boasts a breathtaking New England-esque campus, complete with rolling hills and Gothic architecture - yet it sits amidst N...”
 
“... And the greatest city in the world is only a subway ride (or more appealing Metro North train ride) away ...”
 
“... Being that Fordham is in the capital of the world, New York City, it is composed by great diversity and exciting things to do ...”
 
“... There's nothing like going to school in the city, and I like Fordham because it's a small school, so I feel more at home ...”
 
“... There is a good group of people here, and good access to the city ...”
 
“... Other than bar-hopping, the city is another big destination on the weekends ...”
 
“... Many people go to clubs and bars in the city, or bars off-campus in 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...”
 
“... The neighborhood has so much personality and character, and we are located in the greatest city in the world ...”
 
“... the campus is beautiful and i think this is the perfect school for me, you have the combination of a classic college campus, and new york city a ...”
 
“... (based on Rose Hill campus) Fordham is a great school for a student who want a suburban environment in a major city ...”
 
“... However Fordham is becoming a recognizable force in the world of higher education and stands alongside it’s fellow city schools (New York ...”
 
“... The campus is gorgeous and a nice seclusion from the city, which is close enough to go to a few times a week ...”
 
“... The campus is absolutely beautiful and all that talk that it's not even close to the city ...”
 
“... Top notch faculty, beautiful campus and New York City a short train ride away ...”
 
“... Fordham allows you to use the work hard play hard motto and what greater city to do it in then New York City ...”
 
“... There are TONS of things to do on campus and a LOT of things to do in the city ...”
 
“... I attend Fordham College at the Lincoln Center, which means our campus is literally in the middle of New York City ...”
 
“... In the city, there are pretty much three schools with three distinct reputations and student niches, NYU, Columbia and Fordham ...”
 
“... I suggest pre-gaming and going out to the city, even if it's just to walk around and hang with your friends ...”
 
“... The ability to have internships in the city were incredible ...”
 
“... While the school is in the Bronx, the campus is completely gated and nothing like the city campuses of other schools like NYU or BU ...”
 
“... New York City is also really awesome to live in ...”
 
“... The alumni network is outstanding and Fordham has a strong reputation in the city - you're well positioned for getting a good job on graduation ...”
 
“... New York City is close by and offers much in the way of a platform for launching your career, no matter what your major ...”
 
“... You can have a lot of fun with the city and there's plenty of opportunities for everything -- if you go to it ...”
 
“... You have to go to the city bars or expensive clubs if you want to really party at night ...”
 
“... Studying in New York City demands that you be a motivated, self-starters, resourceful, creative, and open-minded individual ...”
 
“... Get involved early enjoy the city whenever possible ...”
 
“... Since the campus sucks, just step outside and the city is your's ...”
 
“... Going to college in the world's greatest city is unlike any other ...”
 
“... (regarding Lincoln Center Campus ONLY) Having lived on the west coast in the suburbs my whole life, it was quite a change coming to new york city...”
 
“... Despite what you think, the Bronx is nothing like New York City ...”
 
“... If you can get past all the monotonous, archaic crap that pervades this school in terms of the superficial nature of the rich jackassess that flo...”
 
“... At rose hill your in the bronx, so don't think your going to be living it up in new york city ...”
 
“... Most people here drink (pretty heavily) but you can probably have fun here if you dont by going out to the city more often ...”
 
“... I have taken advantage of the many areas of the city as well as its museums and cultural institutions and it has enlightened me ...”
 
“... Being in the middle of Manhattan there was plenty to do in the city that never sleeps ...”
 
“... I got a lot of INCREDIBLE opportunities that you could not find outside of the city ...”
 
“... Yes there's little italy and the city but good-luck finding people that actually want to take the trip that far ...”
 
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