Fordham University Top Questions

Be careful of smooth talking boys, who will sound even better after you down 6 beers. One day you will meet a boy who will wish you hadn't gone home with all those cute, smooth talking boys. While we're talking about questionable situations, drinking too much can be dangerous, and if that doesn't scare you- the weight you'll gain from it will! Don't skip on class readings, you will take away some greater message from everything you read. Don't worry so much, New York City will prove to be everything you ever hoped it would be. Don't spend all the money you'll make bartending before you get to school, sophomore year will be hard living on your own, all expenses included. DO NOT tell on your little sister, the year you lost because of the subsequent fighting will be one of the saddest of your life. DO NOT just leave home and ignore your family for two weeks, this will hurt them worse than you'll fatham. PACK WARM CLOTHES- you're not in Florida anymore.

Mary, for the love of God, don't drop chemistry the first week of Freshman year because you've decided you no longer want to be a doctor. You're gonna decide to be a Biology teacher, which requires chemistry classes and now you're wayyyy behind!

Hey!! It's gonna be alright. Just take a deep breath,relax and don't be too serious. This is life, and it's better to enjoy it while it's yours than to live it in worry. I know that applying to colleges, figuring out what you want to major in (and ultimately do with your life), is very stressful. You're also going to be worried about the actual living-in-college part...yeah. Just remember that those other college-goers are people too, and you should not feel like you are alone. Once you're there, please be open-- to other people, other ideas and yourself. Love learning for the sake of learning ...never get caught up in awards, gpa, or rank...those should always come second to learning. And if you get a C on your exam, it's not the end of the world! Of course it's no cause for celebration, but you can't wallow in self-pity, either!! The best thing you can do is learn from the past, so you can do better in the future. So, it's gonna be alright...take a deep breath and relax....this is life. :)

Picking a suitable college for your own individual preference cannot be done over night. You have to really decide what it is you're looking for. It you intend on partying I'd reccomend a large school that places emphasis on Greek Life. If you are into the arts, choose a school near museums and theaters. If you have certain religious or political views, take that into consideration. All in all, find a college that complements your personality and desires. It will be the most memorable four years of your life, take it seriously and conduct a thorough research.

Tour as many college campuses as you can. Imagine yourself living there. Chose a school where you think you fit in and become a member of the community. Look for good housing and good food. Don't go too far from home.

I think the most important advice to remember is that college is what you make of it. No college is going to be an absolute perfect fit, but you can always learn to love your campus, classes, professors, and fellow classmates. It is always difficult when you are moving onto a new phase of your life, but remember that it is always possible to acclimate and grow to love the place you are in. Make the most of college and remember to have fun and work hard!

My advice to the parents of students searching for the college that is right for them is not to pressure their son or daughter and allow them to experience the campus that fits them best. A student will usually recognize where he or she seems to find their comfort zone and when they experience that do not try and change their minds. For the students: find a place that you'll enjoy being at every day for the next four years because this decision will be one of the biggest decisions of your life, so make sure you're comfortable with it and do allow anyone to change your mind. The next four years will play a large role in what you do for the rest of your life. They will develop you not only in the career you choose, but as an overall person and who you intend to become as you grow older.

When first you look for the right college for you, you need to search out whether you would like to be close to home or want to dorm. Next, your financial responsibilities and your ability to pay or apply for financial aid. Academics is always first and foremost, but if you are unable to afford certain colleges, don't even consider applying to these schools. Depending on the type of person you are, some like the big city life and some will like the quiet , surreal campus surroundings. Make sure you go on tours and open houses for all the schools you will be applying to and meet the faculty and speak to them about counseling and the work ethic they expect from their students. I am very happy and satisfied with the choice I made and would do it again if I were graduating this year.

First, visit the school. Talk to the students and ask them what they like and what they don't like about the school, and you'll find out what is really great and not so great, not just what the tours tell you. Once you're in college, join something you really like. You don't have to join every single thing like you did in high school, but you should find something you really enjoy. You will meet people with similar interests to you and you'll have a great time. Don't be afraid to make friends and act foolish. College is not like high school; you'll find people who will love you no matter what, so enjoy it!

The right college should possess two things: the "right" feeling and straight answers to all of your many questions. The day I visited Fordham University, my first choice and current college, it was rainy, overcast, and chilly for early September. I was lost and late for my tour. Yet, I was comfortable and at ease. I met several kind, conscientious students and soon found my way. When I arrived, I was warmly welcomed by a receptionist who chatted with me until I could join the next tour group. Our conversation wandered to future plans and she made a quick assessment. She discerned within minutes what it would take me weeks to discover. Fordham was right for me. Fordham is not a magic place, and I am not making up my whimsical experience. The truth is: a "good fit" will possess a qualtiy the potential student can literally feel. I researched many schools asking my questions about financial aid and extra-curricular activities. Fordham was the only one that honestly and openly answered my questions with solutions and options rather than fantastic illusions. There is no magical spell or mathematical equation, but there is a right college out there for everyone.