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Fordham University - Local Atmosphere - Local Atmosphere - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

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Fun Local Trivia
  1. Edgar Allan Poe lived just a few blocks from the Rose Hill campus in what is now Poe Park. His poem "The Bells" was written about the University's church bells, which he could hear from his cottage home.
  2. Between commercials, television shows, films, music videos, and documentaries, about 40,000 shoots take place in New York City each year.
  3. The Bronx is the only NYC borough that is considered to be part of the United States mainland.
  4. The Bronx Zoo, possibly among the most famous zoos in the world, opened in 1899 and is the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States.
  5. There are 772 miles of subway tracks in New York City.
Notable Natives
  • Anne Bancroft – actress (most famous for Mrs. Robinson in "The Graduate")
  • Tony Curtis – actor
  • Billy Joel – musician
  • Jennifer Lopez – actress, singer
  • Lea Michele – actress
  • Regis Philbin – TV personality
  • Tupac Shakur – rapper
Points of Interest
  • The Bronx Zoo
  • Little Italy
  • New York Botanical Garden
  • Van Cortlandt Park
  • Yankee Stadium

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There's a lot to do and see in both the Bronx and Manhattan—not to mention any other borough you can travel to from either of Fordham's campuses. On those first few nights as a freshman, many Rose Hill students feel intimidated by what lies outside of the gates. But after a while, walking around the Fordham area becomes less of a daunting task, and streets like Arthur Avenue become home. The subway usually proves to be a pretty overwhelming experience for most students, but as time goes on, you learn to navigate easier and more efficiently in the underground world of New York City. As far as safety goes, don't let the security alerts and experiences of others force you into hiding. Instead, take them as warnings and always remember to be street smart and never walk alone at night.

Many local businesses welcome Fordham students with open arms in the sense that they are willing to provide discounts to those who show Fordham IDs. There are several restaurants that are open late and cater specifically to student needs. Some places around the neighborhood even put up banners that read "Welcome Back, Students!" at the start of the school year. Overall, the business community around Fordham realizes that it depends on students to make money, and so it tries to show as much love as possible to the Fordham students.

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Local Atmosphere at Fordham University

mumf09

Communication and Media Studies '15

5.0
A+

Amazing Location

FCLC is a block from Columbus Circle and Central Park West, in between Hell's Kitchen and the Upper West Side. The subway is close by so it's easy to get around. There's plenty to do around campus, and I feel safe walking around at night. The location really is perfect.

Jan 14, 2012

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enleidy

Physics '12

4.6
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Fun on Campus or in City

Fordham has some great things to do on campus, always - it's mandatory that the school have something to do every night of the week. And New York City is so close - anything you could want to do is there. Around campus, in the Bronx, there are lots of local hangouts and bars. Fordham Road is also always an interesting adventure.

Jan 08, 2012

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kristinuhhh

Communication and Media Studies '13

4.6
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It Depends

i live in the area, so i am able to work in this area. it is also extremely easy to find my way into the city. i also drive, so i can access different shopping centers as well as movie theaters. i also don't mind travelling near fordham rd, and on arthur ave.

Dec 06, 2011

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User rating for Fordham University - Local Atmosphere is 4.6 out of 5 based on 27 user reviews.

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Facts

Shopping Centers Arthur Avenue Market
Major Sports Teams
  • New York Giants: NFL
  • New York Jets: NFL
  • New York Knicks: NBA
  • New York Mets: MLB
  • New York Rangers: NHL
  • New York Yankees: MLB
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities New York City: : 20 minutes
Did You Know? Fordham students can go into the New York Botanical Garden free of charge as long as they show their Fordham IDs.

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AMC Loews 84th Street 6
2310 Broadway
Upper West Side
(888) AMC-4FUN

AMC Loews Cineplex Lincoln Square 13
1998 Broadway
Lincoln Square
(888) AMC-4FUN

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