<p>What other colleges are similar to Fordham in atmosphere and over-all feel?</p>
<p>Notre Dame</p>
<p>Rose Hill - I’d have to sort of agree with Notre Dame, but Fordham really is astounding here - of all the colleges I’ve visited, Fordham seems the most green/gothic; it out-Ivies the Ivies.</p>
<p>Lincoln Center - NYU.</p>
<p>Most Jesuit Schools have a very Jesuit feel about them…not to be sarcastic or redundant, but its a unique feel. Then, the unique setting in NYC of course makes Fordham different from many colleges. If I had to venture a guess or take a stab at it, I would say Boston College. Though BC has a better athletic history the last 20 years or so.</p>
<p>Notre Dame is not a Jesuit school. A great deal of Notre Dame “feel” relates to its storied athletic prowess. It has an excellent academic reputation as well.
But it is very different from Fordham, it seems to me.</p>
<p>There are 28 Jesuit Catholic colleges and universities in the United States. While each of them is unique, they do share the Jesuit ethics and ethos.</p>
<p>How different are they from other catholic colleges? I am not really qualified to judge that. For example, how different is Fordham from Providence College? I simply dont know.</p>
<p>I DO have an opinion about the strength of Fordham’s programs, faculty and student body. It is a rigorous school where academics is at the forefront of its charter.</p>
<p>Its better to ask why WE chose Fordham over other options. In that I can say it is because of its Jesuit character, the incredible faculty they employ…just look at their bulletin and it will amaze you, its programs, opportunities, beautiful campus, wonderful library (ranked number 5 in the nation), its strong athletics…but not at the expense of academics, etc etc.</p>
<p>My daughter was blessed with very strong options in other parts of the country, but utlimately came down to two top choices and among them, Fordham was superior for HER.</p>
<p>Fordham is becoming a hot school. But of course, it is not alone in that regard.</p>
<p>I would like to see more geographical diversity at Fordham. That takes time, money and a gargantuan effort.</p>
<p>To answer your question, pick schools of similar size, preferably private schools, preferably in large cities, but also considering the campus…and pick schools that have a strong character…and then compare them to Fordham.</p>
<p>Fordham is as unique among the Jesuit and catholic schools, it seems to me, as Darthmouth is among the Ivy League or UVa is among state schools, or even William and Mary is among the public institutions.</p>
<p>How different or similar Fordham is to Holy Cross, Boston College, Georgetown, Loyola-Chicago, St. Louis University, Marquette, Xavier, Creighton, Gonzaga, Santa Clara, Seattle U, Univ. San Francisco, St. Josephs, Fairfield U, or all the other Jesuit schools you have to determine for yourself.</p>
<p>Or how different or similar it is to Notre Dame, Providence, Catholic Univ., Duquesne, DePaul, St. Johns, St. Bonaventure, Seton Hall, Dayton, Portland, and storied Villanova…you have to determine for yourself.</p>
<p>Are you comparing apples to apples (to the extent it is possible…which really is the question here…) ?</p>
<p>I know this much, Fordham has a goal of becoming the best Catholic University in the United States…again…by 2016. What that means is that they mean business and will strive to become MORE selective in admissions going forward, continue to hire even more prestigious faculty, enhance programs and athletics and facilities.</p>
<p>Its a gargantuan task.</p>
<p>Their best competitors are taking notice. But in the end, as I was adroitly reminded earlier on a Fordham thread by an admissions officer…one should pick Fordham for Fordham’s sake…meaning for what Fordham has to offer and be happy about that choice.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>What about BC? Near the city but has it’s own beautiful campus, like Rose Hill.</p>
<p>Rose Hill - BC/BU
LC - Columbia</p>
<p>As a mother of a 2007 graduate of Boston College and an incoming Fordham student (Rose Hill), I believe I am personally attached to both schools. The part that I liked best about BC but originally made my daughter leery of attending was the Jesuit aspect. The number one reason my son chose Fordham was due to the Jesuit experience my daughter had. </p>
<p>Both schools are green and close to the ‘city’ (as Fordham is technically in NYC) and both have a traditional campus atmosphere. My daughter frequented Boston often-- I expect my son will use Manhattan in the same manner. My son visited BC on numerous occasions; however, he did not apply to Boston College. </p>
<p>My son applied early to Fordham because he fell in love with the campus, the atmosphere, and the business school and the internship and global opportunities with which it presents its students. BC is more rigid about crossing the curriculum between their business and liberal arts and sciences schools even though they occupy the same campus. My daughter was a math and economics double major but wished the business school was more flexible.<br>
Fordham University encourages a quantitative approach to business if that is what the student asks for. Options are important for young adults. </p>
<p>My daughter wants to add that although BC has been enjoying great success in many sports since they joined the ACC, it has made it MUCH more difficult to get student tickets to the events. </p>
<p>Hope this helps!</p>
<p>If Fordham were invited to join the ACC, now THAT would be SOMETHING! LOL. But I dont suppose that would happen in a thousand light years. </p>
<p>My D did not apply to BC…Fordham was far north enough for her.</p>
<p>Flexibility in curriculum is important these days.</p>
<p>Perhaps we will meet some time soon, with your son coming to Fordham this fall, as is my D.</p>
<p>Congrats to your D on graduating BC! Its a great school.</p>
<p>(P.S. I love my ACC sports, I have to admit!)</p>
<p>Thanks for the kind words. Two children graduating in the same year is more exciting than I imagined. Maybe the right word is relieved.</p>
<p>My son wants to attend the July 9 orientation. Will your daughter be there?</p>
<p>Sorry, no we wont be. We are at the beach this week.</p>
<p>And we dont give up our beach week for even the Pope! LOL.</p>
<p>Just the same, my D heard on Facebook that the summer orientation is really not much new from what we did or saw in April at the Springfest, and its only a one day thingie and being far away its not worth it to her. Plus its voluntary.</p>
<p>But of course we will be there in September!</p>
<p>But if you son goes on July 9, let us know what he thinks and if anything new comes along.</p>
<p>My D applied to Queens Court. So I dont know how that will go. We shall see.</p>
<p>My son and I went to the new students program. We got there a little late due to traffic but I found the day to be very informative. Parents had their own question and answer session and a first year- What to expect session. The program started at 11 and ended with tours after 4. A packet of information is being mailed out today with the Urban Plunge info. Physicals are not mandatory. Health forms are due in Aug. Room assignments are mailed in early Aug. Computers with warranties can be fixed on campus, at least Dell, HP and Apple. My son liked the students he met.</p>
<p>Many thanks for the information. D sent in the letter of intent to Sr. Anne for QC yesterday. She hopes that goes through for her. We have not received any package about the urban plunge yet. I cant believe its only 45 days away…ugh! I know this…its gonna be a VERY long drive home when we drop her off on Sept. 2!</p>
<p>When I was 18 and a high school graduate…my parents dropped me off…at the AFEES station…Armed Forces Entrance and Examination Station. I arrived as instructed, with the clothes on my back and that is all. I had long hair. The recruiter greeted my family, then turned to me and said, “get in line, worm!” He told my parents I better get used to it. Within 10 minutes I had taken my oath, and boarded a bus…what looked like a prison bus. They handed me my paper orders and plane ticket. The drill instructor boarded the bus and started yelling at us all…as the bus pulled away. I could see my mother crying and my dad waiving. Thus began 8 weeks of “hell!” in bootcamp. When I arrived at boot, they shaved my head in the first 30 minutes. But after 8 weeks, I emerged a changed person.</p>
<p>I went to college after I completed my active duty (I did 6 total years in uniform: 3 active, 3 reserve). I graduated with high honors, then onto graduate school.</p>
<p>Nothing better prepares you for life than a stint in the military.</p>
<p>Definitely agree with you, that the military prepares you for life – either you learn how to navigate within a command structure or you face the consequences (and if you’re lucky your courtmarshall will not result in prison time). The memories…</p>
<p>But, you must go back some time with the military. During my day when I joined 20yrs ago, I went through MEPS (military entrance and processing station) – 6yrs active duty, 6yrs reserve.</p>