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School Slang
  • Ailey: The Alvin Ailey Dance Program at Lincoln Center
  • CSA: Commuting Students’ Association
  • Daily Jolt: A Web site providing a community and forum to the Fordham student community
  • DeCafe: SPARC’S monthly open mic nights
  • E-RES: The Electronic Reserve System, where students can read professor-posted articles online
  • The Fordham Bubble: Describes the political apathy and the sheltered world some students believe Fordham is in.
  • Freshëns: The Plaza Kiosk, the smoothie/coffee stand in Lincoln Center
  • FU: Fordham’s initials? Yes. It’s not a T-shirt slogan anymore. Campus administration banned the selling of merchandise with the FU print, much to the dismay of students
  • Oasis: Fordham’s Online Service
  • OLs: Very energetic orientation leaders
  • Pope: The main theatre in Lincoln Center
  • The Prairie: Nickname for the Rose Hill Gym
  • Ram Van: The van that will get you from Rose Hill to Lincoln Center
  • RamCell: Fordham’s phone/Internet option
  • RD: Resident Director
  • RHA: The Residential Life Government
  • SAO: Office of Student Activities
  • Tinkers: The Jolly Tinker, a popular Rose Hill Bar
  • Turkey Thursday: Avoid this November Lincoln Center deal at all costs
  • We are…Fordham!: The very annoying, often-used chant you’ll hear freshmen and OLs screaming during orientation
  • WFUV: The campus radio station
  • Whatsupfu.com: A Web site for the Rose Hill community, with postings on campus happenings
  • White Box and Black Box: Studio theaters in Lincoln Center, reserved for student productions
Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming To School
  • Bring a printer to save time, money, and headaches
  • Get involved! It’s the best way to meet people
  • How immense the core curriculum is
  • How to cook
  • Take advantage of Career Planning and Placement services
  • The art of fiscal planning
Tips to Succeed
  • Don’t rely on the Fordham e-mail system
  • Enjoy the discounts that Fordham has to offer
  • Get core classes out of the way freshman year
  • Make an effort to get to know your professors; you’ll be surprised how interested they are in meeting you
  • Plan your schedule carefully—classes that don’t apply to your major can prevent you from being able to minor
  • Research your professors before choosing your classes
  • Take advantage of NYC’s restaurants and transportation
  • Use both campuses, whether you just like the Walsh Library or enjoy Lincoln Center’s student theatre
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Raylee23

'15

Sociology

2.3
C

Alcohol and Drugs at Fordham

In the dorms and at parties, drinking and drugs are huge. There is an overall policy reinforcement, but none that I have seen in action yet. There is also a lot of pressure to drink.

Jan 11, 2012

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congiusta

'12

Anthropology and Archaeology

4.2
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Location

The school's location and student-run programs help create a wide range of fun activities.

Dec 04, 2011

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TheCrochetDiva23

'15

History

5.0
A+

I Love It Here!

A beautiful campus, LOTS of quiet places to study, an awesome library and computers. For the most part the students and faculty here are very pleasant and it is a wonderful experience attending school here.

Nov 03, 2011

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Traditions
  • Homecoming: This October Rose Hill event brings football and school spirit to its apex. Alumni and the surrounding community come out to celebrate the annual event in the Bronx.
  • Midnight Breakfast: A several-year-old (and hopefully eternal) annual treat held during the end of the school year. Lincoln Center’s cafeteria opens at midnight for a delectable buffet of pancakes, muffins, sausages, and more, served by your own University president, Father John McShane.
  • Playwrights’ Festival: Both Rose Hill and Lincoln Center host these events for budding playwrights (they are not affiliated) to submit new plays that will, pending a student vote, be produced for the public. Lincoln Center’s group has recently become an active club called the Playwrights’ Guild which hosts various activities throughout the year for young writers.
  • Senior Week: So you’re done with classes and need to fill seven days with fun until you receive your diploma? Senior Week is both a faithful and ever-changing week of festivities reserved for those preparing to leave Fordham. Traditional events include the Senior Cruise, while new events include a Family Mass and a trip to Atlantic City (somehow, the two go together quite nicely).
  • Spring Fling: Lincoln Center hosts this special spring day with a carnival on the Plaza. Free food including ice cream and cotton candy are served while palm readers and caricaturists offer their services.
  • USG Winter Ball: Lincoln Center’s annual winter formal. A dinner and a dance, served at a rotating New York destination.

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