Fordham v GW

sovereigndebt
Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:43:39 +0000

All good comments. And remember its a very personal decision. As parents we want to choose for them…and since we are often writing the checks its normal. BUT…its really about letting go, and letting them grow up…and making a decision in their lives as an adult…and learning to live with it…good, bad or ugly. In that sense its your decision. So embrace it. (also read other comments on other threads about Fordham…) It IS a gut feeling. I would never have dreamed my kid would pick NYC and Fordham. I thought she would pick a southern school. We pulled the trigger when we heard Fr. McShanes closing speech in the Rose Hill gym…then spoke to him for 30 minutes later at the reception. And yes, we bought the gear too!

Fordham is a classic gothic campus. GW is less "campus feel’ and more urban, though its toney in Foggy Bottom (I lived and worked in DC for years.)

Science is growing at Fordham…and I STRONGLY recommend that if you pick Fordham then make it your mission to push Fordham even further…be bold, make demands and make your voice heard. Become a LEADER.

Finally Fordham has a special place in Armonk for Biological Research. THey also have a special place for student retreats…a spiritual retreat. My daughter went on two retreats and it was simply amazing. Very very helpful. That Jesuit foundation at Fordham means something.

Good luck.