Current student here to take questions about Fordham

happy1
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:33:07 +0000

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.
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 Center](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 of International Students](http://www.fordham.edu/student_affairs/student_services/special_programs/office_of_internatio/)
Best of luck at Fordham.