<p>I've lived in a small Indiana town my whole life, my parents have always put pressure on me to attend Notre Dame. I love Notre Dame some of my best memories come from ND from my first football game to knowing the Alma Mater at age 7. :) But I feel like I would be missing out if I stayed so close to home and never really getting a chance to see what is out there. I like Fordham and am really interested in possibly attending but I'm not sure if I can make it in NY. I wouldn't know anyone and would be far away from everyone I love. Do people from small towns adjust well at Fordham, do they survive, do I have a shot at making it? Any opinons or help is appreciated!</p>
<p>As for making it in Fordham, I don't know...but i can tell you, that you can definitely make it in New York, I think people from Small towns adjust very well to the hustle and bustle of city life, Lol I think it is us New Yorkers that can't make it in a Small town, being that we are used to the excitement of the city...and theres a lot more offered to us in the city than a small town...trust me you will never be bored in New York City. Plus if you come to Rose Hill it's truly one of the most beautiful campuses in the country...you really don't feel like you are in the city...OH AND YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY GET OUT! come to the city...i mean you can always go back home, but how many chances do you have to make it in the city?!</p>
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<li>I'd repost this on the Parent's Forum, where you'll find parents of small town kids who can tell you all about the survival adventures.</li>
<li>this is my opinion but while Fordham is in NYC it is not exactly the same as going to college in NYC, since there is this big pretty ND looking campus, it is in the Bronx, which is both a family community and an urban area.
It's like Northwestern U. though warmer and the Bronx is wilder. But NW kids just hop on the subway/train to go to Chicago.</li>
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<p>Isabella, you need to visit Fordham in the Bronx. It's in a multi-cultural, diverse area which may be a culture shock to some... Manhattan is a subway ride away, offering all kinds of opportunities. I know Fordham has always had connections for internships for students, which is a plus.</p>
<p>I agree - visit the Rose Hill campus. It is lovely. It might even remind you a little bit of the Notre Dame campus, at least while you are within the gates.</p>
<p>You have got to be kidding 'There is Nowhere else but Notre Dame" What you will get there doesn't compare to any big city experience. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity and if you have it take it. Get a job in NYC when your done and the ND club will be there to support you.</p>
<p>Isabella--College is the perfect time to grow and gain independence, while still being in an at least partially protected environment. Fordham is definitely worth considering. I believe you would not only survive there, but thrive--at the very least, you'd discover whether or not urban living is for you. ... I've encouraged both of my daughters to experience a slice of life different from what they've had in central Kentucky. The older one is a freshman five hours away. My younger has applied to schools from California, New York, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, and Missouri. Good luck!</p>
<p>I go to fordham so i know what im talking about..You'll like fordham beacuse everything is so close..if your hungry at 6am you can walk to the 24hr store on the corner and buy yourself a sandwhich. You can buy beers if you are 12. Theres tons of people who come from places like indiana. However once you get to fordham and you expereince the city youll never want to go back. Fordham is only 20min from th city by subway and the people here are not snobby at all. Many are humble and do not kill each other for grades.</p>