Jesuit Universities (Fordham)

catfishin
Sun, 02 Dec 2007 12:15:19 +0000

Go to Fordhams threads on this website. But in a nutshell, Fordham is an amazing school. We are southerners and my D is at Fordham as a freshmen and LOVING it. The neighborhood is much improved from what it was 20 years ago. Fordham kids are very tight and support each other. There are many different kinds of kids at Fordham from all over the country. There are pious catholics and catholics in name only. There are more than 40% non catholics there. Religion courses are required (two I think) and they are taught mostly as survey courses, exploring philosophical aspects. There are also classes in comparative religion, Islam, Judaism etc. NOBODY pushes ANY dogma down your throat. That is NOT the Jesuit way.

Fordham is an awesome school. Its very rigorous and you will work very hard. But its worth it. Its a beautiful campus. Fordham kids go to the Botanical Gardens and Bronx Zoo together all the time in groups. They go into the city for nightlife in groups. Its just a fabulous experience.

If you are tolerant of others they will be tolerant of you. Mutual respect.
The Jesuit ethics and ethos are all about your character and integrity and service to other human beings. It has an amazing faculty. The kids I know about in the CBA (College of Business Administration) are all very bright and very outgoing, with amazing opportunities.

Be open minded and people will be open to you. Good luck. And Peace!