Some questions from a perspective student

KvotheFan
Sat, 11 Jan 2014 21:16:39 +0000

Reader13, thank you for the information you have provided. It is helpful to have a variety of experiences and perspectives. I do wish we had more active, current students on this board.

Officiating, we got beautiful sweatshirts and t-shirts from the Fordham bookstore. I don’t think they send anything out. My husband just ordered me a cap that arrived today from this website, which has a big variety - pretty much what they had at Fordham: [Fordham Rams Apparel - Shop Fordham University Gear, Rams Merchandise, Store, Bookstore, Clothing, Gifts, Fordham](Access Denied).

My husband and I don’t yet have students going to school in NYC, but we have already had two at Penn, smack in Philly. Before they went, our Penn kids were similarly all about all the fun they were going to have, and they did just fine. Obviously, I don’t know the particular kids you’re talking about, but think that all the talk about the virtues of the city doesn’t mean they will be among the distracted students. At this point, it’s more likely a reflection of their excitement about college and a way to keep themselves motivated during senior year.

I have been a contributor for many years on a bulletin board similar to this, but it is moderated. The rules include allowing other people’s experiences and opinions to stand on their own. If we are putting people in the position where they have to defend themselves, they will be much less likely to contribute, and the board will be dominated by a few. I respectfully suggest we refrain from countering someone who has given us the benefit of their experience, especially if we have already said our differing piece.