<p>chances is based off stats and the like. theater major i imagine your theatrical skills are a lot more important than your nationality and what country you lived in for a month.</p>
<p>Is being Cathlic a "plus" in the application process & would you consider Fordham a commuter school or do most students live on-campus?</p>
<p>I'm a sophomore at rose hill-- </p>
<p>going to catholic school might give you a slight boost (a few catholic high schools are known as feeder schools to fordham), but no, just being catholic doesn't help. Fordham isn't a commuter school-- 75 percent of kids live on campus. Residents and commuters don't communicate all that much outside of class, however, Fordham is working hard to close this gap.</p>
<p>What are the differences between the dorms? I heard that Queens Court has more of a community feel while Alumni South(?) is more of a party dorm. I was just wondering if you could tell me a little about that and what your first week at Fordham was like. Thanks! =)</p>
<p>I have a question about life at RH. I'm interested to know exactly how strict things are there. I was baptised Catholic, but I follow the religion extremely loosely, and have not lived my life by a "Catholic" standard. I don't really know the details of what is and isn't acceptable. I'm worried that life at Fordham (RH) is very strict, and that's something I would need to take heavily into consideration.</p>
<p>Tatianaf89- Queens Court definitely has a community feel to it-- there are many scheduled trips to NYC etc. Also, students who live there are strongly encouraged (I think it might even be required) to go to "Knight Court" once a week. This is where one student per week gets up and performs a special talent for everyone; I think they make sure that everyone goes at least once.
It's a very nice dorm with a very old feel to it. The rooms are pretty nice-- the double that I saw was bigger than the doubles in Alumni S or N. </p>
<p>I lived in Alumni S. fresh. yr and it was definitely the best time of my life. I'm a guy so I lived in the basement-- it definitely got wild to say the least but it was an amazing experience (haha, I still feel sorry for our RA). I would say that the students at Alumni S have more of an "edge" to them than at QC but you will definitely find the quiet, reserved type anywhere you go (there are also many people from QC who like to go out and party). There is also a co-ed floor in Alumni S. - - something I was pretty surprised about when I got here. </p>
<p>actvsceneiii- Life at RH isn't strict at all-- it may seem like there are many rules but in actuality there are many ways to get around them. Security around campus is very tight, however because of the surrounding area -- you must show ID at all times to get back onto campus. As far as guests staying over, if it is someone of the opposite sex from another school, they "have to" be about by 3 am (this doesn't make much sense to me since its quite possible to have sex at say.. 2 am.) If you do not sign out the person before 3 am, you will get a simple fine (around 5 dollars your first time and then it goes up gradually if you keep breaking the rule-- alot of my friends, however, never even got fined; the security guard simply didn't notice). Here is the easy solution-- if you're planning on keeping a member of the opp. sex overnight just have them come into your dorm before 6 pm (there arent any guards in any dorm before 6) and then keep them overnight-- no one will ever know. As for someone of the same sex staying over, you need to get a guest pass and theyre allowed to stay a max of 3 days-- however, if you want to avoid the hassle of a getting a guest pass, just do the before 6 idea. As far as drinking is concerned, Fordham is a "wet" campus so alcohol is allowed as long as you're 21-- trust me, plenty of people under 21 still are able to get alcohol onto campus. As long as you are discreet about it, there is a very low chance that you will be caught. There are even stories about how a few jesuits go out to the bars with the seniors-- the jesuits really are great and very liberal guys. So overall, no, Fordham is nowhere near being boot camp and I wouldn't even call it strict. There are some rules (like every other U. in america) but there are many ways to get around them w/o penalty.</p>
<p>Lived in Queens Court---</p>
<p>Biased, clearly, but I would say some of the more eccentric people at the school will be found in QC. I wouldn't describe the majority as quiet and reserved--quirky, interesting people. The people in the dorm are studious and involved, but many many people go out and party.
Knight Court is Monday-Thursday night and you're 'required' to go to two a week. However, if you chose to live in QC chances are you'd love Knight Court, so it's not a requirement--it's a treat. Everyone gathers in the lounge at 10pm and a dormmate shares something about themselves. It builds community and it's just a lot of fun.
There's also common dinners (usually thematic--Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas) and a lot of scheduled (optional) events. Always something going on.</p>
<p>Just to chime in...I'm not a Fordham Alum but my son was accepted last week. I was, however, an RA at Big State U and the real problem about having overnight guests (of the opposite sex, especially)is how inconvenient it is for your roomie.</p>
<p>They often won't tell you to your face but they will tell lots of other people how much it bothers them. I heard many stories of girls trying to get ready in the morning and having to worry about/deal with their roomie's guy friend still in bed. </p>
<p>And if you're a guy w/ a girl in your room overnight- you'll have to watch out for her because other guys may do things that seem funny to them but can be very upsetting to you and your girlfriend. I don't want to give anyone ideas here. Just make sure your roommate is on your side.</p>
<p>And remember your roomie is paying to sleep, study and relax in that room, too. Parents can get very upset when they have a kid who has to sleep somewhere else. I've seen it and it ain't pretty.</p>
<p>definitely some good advice from sealion-- I have seen ALOT of angry roommates (including myself). Always check beforehand.</p>
<p>blah, blah, blah..........what was the average starting salary last year for grads?</p>
<p>Hey Positivebalance,</p>
<p>I would like to ask you several questions about Fordham University. I am an International Student, to be more specific I am from South America and was already accepted to Fordham University as a transfer student for Fall 2010. By reading numerous posts, I can tell that Fordham University is very challenging and demanding and that you must be an above average writer to be successful at this school. Im very scared and worry about this because english is not my first language and I am not a very good writer. Also, I read that students at Fordham are highly encourage to participate in class. To be honest, in class participation scared me a little bit due to my heavy accent and language barrier.</p>
<p>I went to visit Rose Hills and Lincoln Center and got the feeling that the Rose hills campus is not very diverse. I saw that most people over there are white and stick with their white friends. Please Please Please do not take it personally!! Since I didnt see that much diversity, Im worry about that. Then, I visited Lincoln Center and saw a lot of diversity and felt that I could fit in there more than in Rose hills. But I can not go to LC because Im a CBA major.</p>
<p>Is it possible to be a CBA major and take all of your classes at RH, but life in LC?</p>
<p>I would like to have more information about Rose Hills, and I would like to know if people at Rose Hills are welcoming with International Students. Also, if people at Rose Hills are arrogant or not at all?</p>
<p>As an international student, is it easy to make friends? Please be honest. </p>
<p>As I mentioned before, I am not a very good writer and I can see that Fordham students are very good writers and are very smart. Do you think I will struggle a lot at Fordham University? Is there any writing center that help international students with their papers? During your four years at Fordham University, did you have any class with any international student?</p>
<p>I will really appreciate it if you reply back. I really need some help. Please.</p>
<p>Thank you so much!</p>
<p>My S is a student at Fordham. Maybe I can answer a few of your questions at least until a current student sees your post.
I give you a lot of credit for coming to NY for college. Please try to put your nerves aside and enjoy this exciting time in your life. My Son is at Rose Hill and I there is some diversity on campus - he has a good friend who is an international student. I think that you will be warmly accepted by most everyone on campus. You should try to get over your nervousness about speaking English (which I think is probobly better than you give yourself credit for) – don’t worry about having less then perfect English both in class and with your fellow students --just try to dive in and be a part of things.<br>
I don’t think you can live at LC and be in CBA. Honestly it is better to live on the campus where you have most of your classes. It is more convenient and in the end will be better socially.
As for writing, Fordham has a writing center which you can use to help with your papers. I would go in at the start of school to speak to them about exactly how they can help you. [Writing</a> Center](<a href=“http://www.fordham.edu/academics/programs_at_fordham_/english/resources/writing_center_10435.asp]Writing”>http://www.fordham.edu/academics/programs_at_fordham_/english/resources/writing_center_10435.asp)
There is also an office of international students which you can contact with any concerns. [Office</a> of International Students](<a href=“http://www.fordham.edu/student_affairs/student_services/special_programs/office_of_internatio/]Office”>http://www.fordham.edu/student_affairs/student_services/special_programs/office_of_internatio/)
Best of luck at Fordham.</p>
<p>hello,
do you think its worth buying that 19.99$ pack of sheet or whatever other offer they’re proposing?
I’m an international student so I admit that it would be easier to order before hand and not hav to worry about it once I arrive in NYC, but I don’t want to be ripped-off either (even if its only 20$)!
Thank you :)</p>
<p>I want to get master degree in Fordham.I know that before we start our class there is a language test. Can you tell me something about the test?</p>