<p>I was once told that the student body at Fordham is a mix of "guidos and rich kids". I thought that comment was a bit too judgemental and stereotypical so I am trying get an idea of what the true student body at Fordham is like, any answers would be appreciated. Thanks.</p>
<p>They’re a lot nicer than the kids I went to high school with. They’re all pretty friendly. Lots of different types of people, races, pretty good mix in my opinion.</p>
<p>What impressed our son when he visited Fordham Rose Hill Campus was the school spirit. The majority of the students you see on campus will be wearing Fordham shirts, jackets, scarves, hats…they are proud to be a part of their school. Not the sports, mainly the school itself. Our son felt that the student body identified with their school, and were proud to proclaim it – they are a part of the whole. He wanted the cohesive and connected college experience.</p>
<p>Fordham has two major campuses – Lincoln Center (LC) and the larger Rose Hill (RH). Both offer many choices for major and minor. LC has most of the Arts, RH has Gabelli Business College and college sports. Students choose one o the campuses, and most of all their classes will be at that campus. There is some overlap, and the students get along fine.
(I will address RH campus – the one I am familiar with.) </p>
<p>The students at Fordham Rose Hill are much like those at any modern university. Students come from all 50 states, and many other nations to study here. They are of all faiths, or no faith. Every socio-economic level is represented, although as a private college in NYC, it is quite expensive, and most of the kids come from middle class, upper middle and better-off families. </p>
<p>As with most schools, a good portion of the students are from in-state and the surrounding states, but a strong percentage are from farther away. Our son is from the west coast, and always finds other students from our area on his flights.</p>
<p>In the past most Fordham students were commuters, (as you will often read in reviews) but now the vast majority live on campus, or just off-campus in apartments. There is no Greek-life, but as is the case at every college, there is drinking. There are also plenty of students who don’t drink. The school actively works against drinking on campus – when caught, it is not taken lightly. It can, and does, result in being removed from campus housing, although before that parents are notified of the problem. </p>
<p>The students who come to Fordham chose to live in the ‘Big Apple’ – with all the excitement and activity. Due to the solid core-curriculum, and the ‘no grade-inflation’ policy, studying takes a lot of time for those wanting a high GPA, and therefore many don’t leave Rose Hill area often. Freshmen take a fine arts class and other classes, which require trips to Manhattan for plays, symphonies, and museums. </p>
<p>Our son loves being a student at Fordham. </p>
<p>Glad your son is happy at Fordham! </p>