Some questions from a perspective student

taben1112
Sun, 12 Jan 2014 12:11:51 +0000

Officiating–Regarding the rivalry…we had a interesting and really useful conversation with a Dean at Fordham RH who said that, frankly, the division between the RH/LC is something they are not happy with. They find that Fordham has less of a ‘we are a family’ feel than BC and ND for many reasons including this division, the division of commuters and residents and other factors. They WANT the kids to feel part of a Fordham Family but don’t think it is there just yet from what current students and alum tell them AND based on participation by both groups. They are working on it, in part by listening to those who LOVE Fordham and why and to listening to those who did not feel as connected…not a bad experience per se, but no real sense of ‘love’ for Fordham. They work with Dean’s at BC, GT and ND (especially BC) and have a lot to offer them (true service, commitment to faith, etc.), but have found that BC has a lot to offer them about how to keep students with a city at their finger tips to also be engaged in their campus and feel a sense of real school pride.
I found it very helpful that the Dean was a cheerleader, but also honest about short comings and complaints. I for one want to hear both sides and especially the ups and downs from current students. Yes, sometimes their information may be incorrect but their feelings and perceptions are of great interest. We need more students on here while keeping current, former and future parents and students.

Edit to add: Reader I would like to hear more from you regarding the engagement of upper class students with you and other freshman and whether you sense the ‘Fordham Family’ or not.