The Marymount College of Fordham University

Date: Oct 03 2004
Major: Business - Management and Administration (This Major's Salary over time)
There are pros and cons to attending this college. One con, which is discussed with exasperation among Marymounters, is that many of the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center students are under the belief that Marymounters attend "Fordham's women’s college" because they were not "good enough" to get into one of the other campuses. Another problem lies in some of the faculty's apparent expectations for the students. I know of junior-level English students who were asked by their profs if they know what a "genre" is. I've heard of freshman History students being asked if they know what "capitalism" is. Most of the teachers, however condescending some of their initial approaches may be, teach well and are engaging. (I have no idea why anyone would teach to the women who attend this college at such a low level, and I must add that these instances are notable because they are atypical.) Yet, the women I have met have been, for the most part, intelligent and witty. That brings me to the pros of Marymount. The students here are some of the friendliest I have ever seen. Most of these students live in the dorms, which are rather nice—for dorms, because it is difficult, expensive and time-consuming to get to the campus by anything by car. And this makes for a genuine sense of warmth and family among the students. The campus is also wonderfully diverse—economically, culturally, etc.—especially considering it is a private liberal arts college. The cost of education and the generosity of Marymount's financial aid department make it a very affordable option—especially considering the school's quality and reputation.