<p>We got an email that lists a number of events through out the day. Do many parents actually stay for the events. Haven't experienced this with the other 2 kids. Just curious.</p>
<p>Dump and run is what I’ve been told. Parents help set up room, hang for an hour or 2 then leave. Most don’t stay all day.</p>
<p>It was definitely dump-and-run for the Urban Plunge move-in. Move-in was 10-2; Parents were told to be out of the building by 3.</p>
<p>Incorrect. At Rose Hill some parents do dump and run. Many however stay for lunch, making sure all the beds are set up, the internet is working in the rooms on their laptops and then attend the lovely Mass on the Lawn. Its very well attended, and that includes Fr. President, many Deans and Professors. But at the end of Mass, its over. Parents are asked to leave. Students pick up their class schedules and have a barbecue outside (hamburgers and hotdogs etc), and freshmen meet in their assigned groups for a bit, and then start the orientation activities in the dorms.<br>
We stayed…hard to watch her run across Eddies Parade to meet with her classmates and group. LOL.</p>
<p>Ok. That makes me feel better. The other two were definitely dump/eat and run. So, that’s exactly what these plans will be sort of…I need to visit my dd who lives in NYC before we leave for home…LOL</p>
<p>At LC last year, we stayed. Went to the orientation talk. And they had food outside on the plaza. That’s when we left. Just slightly before we were told to leave.</p>
<p>Thanks for the scoop Sovereign Debt- so nice that Fordham includes us parents for the afternoon…still packing and looking forward to the big day. Thanks too for all your help along the way.</p>
<p>Sounds as if it’s a bit different at LC than at Rose Hill. Perhaps because the campuses themselves are so physically different. My daughter sent me a text yesterday at midnight saying that she was having a great time at LC Urban Plunge. They had them scheduled from 7:30 AM until 11:30 PM. Can’t wait to hear from her in more detail!</p>
<p>How did everyone’s move in go?</p>
<p>Our move in went surprisingly well. I was expecting it to be a mess because of the construction but when we pulled up we got a spot right away.
Last year, hubby packed DD’s wallet, so it took a looooong time until she was able to get her roomkey. This year was quick and easy. </p>
<p>Most of her suitemates were already there before us, and had hung things in the livingroom, had slipcovers on the couches, a flower in a vase on the table… it actually looked beautiful and homey. Last year, the livingroom was always a mess. </p>
<p>I have high hopes for a better year this year.</p>
<p>Move in went smoothly. The rooms were huge. I had never seen them and Con was worried about taking up too much room and packed light…Well we could have packed twice the stuff and still not used all the closet space. Amazing…My other two have had way different freshman college room experiences…</p>
<p>Within 2 hours of us leaving he lost his blood glucose test supplies (He’s a Type 1). They had given all the kids the string back packs…he put his stuff in his then laid it down. Well you guessed it someone else picked it up. They made and announcement but he only got his strips back not the meter (which conveniently looks like a flash drive). So, his sister had to head from Chelsea to deliver his back up meter which he had conveniently given her to hold at lunch and she had taken home…oy vey…</p>
<p>Then yesterday he got stuck alone in the McMahon Hall Elevator for 45 mins yesterday…I was to nervous to ask if he had supplies like glucose & meter with him when he got stuck. </p>
<p>So, to say it has been an eventful few days is the truth!!!</p>
<p>KC, that’s so scary about his losing his meter. And the 45 minutes in the elevator. I hope it’s all smooth sailing for him from now on. We were also surprised by the size of the room! My daughter also brought very little with her, very few clothes, thinking that closet space would be at a premium. But there was plenty of room for all. She told me she’s only been to the cafeteria once (and that it was not as horrible as the news article would lead us to think.) She and her roommates have been preparing food in the room.</p>
<p>Move in at RH was very lovely. A crowd of enthusiastic students greeted my D, unloaded the two car loads of stuff and carried everything up to her room while one student took her to get her key. Fr McShane’s speech was great. He gave excellent advice to the students and parents and was very funny. He really seems to understand college aged children and respect the love and care that we have given our children. We are not Catholic but felt welcomed and comfortable by everyone that we have encountered on campus. I am hopeful that my D will have a great college experience.</p>
<p>Well, after all this time since we first spoke on CC Calla, Connor and Oivia have finally met and hung out a bit. I hope they become good friends! Good luck everyone!</p>
<p>hen:</p>
<p>Fordham is a lovely community, but it is a tough college with a heavy workload that can sneak up on you. If from out of town and such, she may get homesick and the blues set in after a few weeks. Dorm drama occurs. Unavoidable. And they get sick of eating the same food. LOL.</p>
<p>But…its all good. A HUGE learning year, emotionally and intellectually. We went through it, rough patches and all. Almost bolted in January of freshman year, but hung in there and finished top of her class.</p>
<p>Culture shock is normal. But the faculty is approachable and I strongly recommend going to office hours or just dropping in and chatting. They are exellent mentors. </p>
<p>Fr. McShane’s words are well thought out and very helpful and true. What he said freshman year was correct and at the end of the line at graduation we had lots of tears about leaving Fordham and having seen our kid grow up so much. </p>
<p>The key is NOT to lock yourself in your room. If problems occur, reach out to RA’s and other students, some in other dorms as well. Stay organized and stay on top of the reading. My kid was always exhausted…but the hard work paid off in spades. </p>
<p>Fordham is a special place, regardless where you come from. I wish for everyone to have an outstanding experience and to enjoy the odyssey of the mind!</p>
<p>Livysdad…hadn’t heard that glad they all caught up…</p>