<p>So I was recently accepted to Fordham for a BA in Theatre (acting) and I'm DEFINITELY considering it. I'm still waiting to hear from a few other schools but at this point it's pretty high on my list. From what I've read, I really like the program and that's very important to me.</p>
<p>The only thing is that I know it won't be the typical college experience and that does make me a little sad. My question is that as an LC student, is it possible to go to the sports games and school activities at Rose Hill? Are LC students allowed to do this? Is it not too difficult to go back and forth from LC to RH? Also, as an LC student are you allowed to join any of the clubs offered at RH? </p>
<p>As a LC student, you can absolutely go to sporting events or do really anything you’d like at RH. My S is at RH but I know that he has been to a number of plays and lectures at LC. Some students even choose to take some a class or two on the other campus (although I wouldn’t suggest it for first semester freshman year). Your Fordham student ID is valid on both campuses. </p>
<p>There is a van (the RamVan) that travels between the RH and LC campus throughout the day/night (you get free passes if you have a class on the other campus or else it is a few dollars a trip) and other times people take a subway back and forth.</p>
<p>Congratulations on your acceptance. From what I hear, the theater program at LC is wonderful. Hopefully someone from LC can give you more information.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for replying happy1! Knowing that I can go to RH and try and get involved in some of the school spirit really makes me happy. </p>
<p>In terms of having classes at another campus (which in my case would be RH) do you get to choose where you take certain classes (like for instance some of the core requirements)? or do you just get signed up and if you happen to have a class at the other campus then so be it?</p>
<p>Also, are LC students allowed to join clubs/groups at the RH campus?</p>
<p>As a parent of D at RH, we tried the Ram van and it was pleasant. Takes you right on campus at RH at lets you off at the pullout of the main entrance to LC. The cost was minimal, I think $3 but someone may correct me on that. The time was not too long. I preferred taking the D train from Grand Central which stopped right across the street from RH. Glad youre considering Fordham.</p>
<p>At RH you are given your first semester schedule by the school and you are, of course, allowed to make any necessary changes during orientation. After that students schedule their own classes. I’ve heard that at LC you self-schedule from the start, but I’m not positive. My S said that on the scheduling system, it clearly indicates which campus each class is held on. Of course you need to leave the time you need to get from one place to the other when you take a class at the other campus so while people do it, you need to plan carefully. Again, (as a careful mom) I would suggest sticking to the LC campus for classes your first semester and going up to RH for other things like a football game etc. I’m not sure if you have to take any particular classes on your home campus, but I don’t think so. Its mostly that certain classes are only offered on certain campuses (ex. theater at LC, business at RH). RH is a beautiful, traditional campus so I imagine it would be a nice change of pace from NYC (as wonderful as NYC is). My S took one summer class at LC, but as I said, he do go to the LC campus for other things and he occasionally uses the RamVan to get into Manhattan. He knows a few LC kids through classes and other activities.</p>
<p>In general, Fordham is not a huge sports school, although this year the basketball team showed improvement, had some very nice wins and students were coming out to support for the team.</p>
<p>New football coach from UConn and they are planning a lot of improvements. Patriot League voted for athletic scholarships…after decades of none. The parents weekend football game is always a big hit. Football games are a lot of fun, followed by dinner in Little Italy. Some fans go to away games too…though last years game at West Point was a disaster with a blizzard! </p>
<p>LC is NOT a traditional college experience so that is something you will have to weigh carefully. And while you can certainly attempt to go to sports games and get involved in activities and take classes at Rose Hill, it will be VERY difficult given the demands of the Theatre program which includes 50 lab hours per semester and rehearsals for whatever shows you might be involved in…that’s on top of your 5 classes, 2 Theatre/3 Core. It’s a very collaborative program so even if you are not cast you will probably at least be involved in staging whether you are helping with design, costumes, props, etc. But you will have SOME free time if that’s how you want to spend it…I just wonder if you’ll find any people who want to go! :D</p>
<p>Thanks to everyone who has replied to this thread so far! I understand the program will be difficult and hard to find any free time but I do think, at least at first, I will make some effort to be involved in the school’s activities at RH. I know the ‘typical’ arts and performing arts crowd aren’t really too concerned with sports, and since I am I guess I’ll be the odd one out … I know I may be being optimistic, but I do think that I will meet at least someone in one of my classes that has an interest in going to sports games…</p>
<p>You will find people, because Rose Hill kids take classes at Lincoln Center (sophomores and up, normally). If you reach out, you will make friends both at Lincoln Center and Rose Hill.</p>
… I know I may be being optimistic, but I do think that I will meet at least someone in one of my classes that has an interest in going to sports games…</p>