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Local Atmosphere

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Points of Interest
  • The Bronx Zoo
  • Little Italy
  • New York Botanical Garden
  • Van Cortlandt Park
  • Yankee Stadium

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Although the Bronx may seem intimidating at first glance, most students come to embrace their neighborhood in one way or another. The campus itself is fairly self-contained, so those who ultimately feel uncomfortable outside Rose Hill’s walls have little to worry about in the long run. Outside, however, is a bustling, lively area that offers a diverse mix of local businesses, popular bars, and national landmarks. Take your Bronx exploration slowly; there is plenty to see, and you just might enjoy the discoveries. While the Rose Hill campus is a sprawling green lawn of beautiful buildings, taking a walk outside and onto the streets of New York will provide a satisfying retreat to keep you from suffocating in the Fordham Bubble. The Bronx, especially from Rose Hill’s point of view, is a unique and, at times, overwhelming neighborhood.

Lincoln Center draws a good portion of its students based on its location. The campus stands right about where Midtown meets the Upper West Side. The Hudson River, Central Park, the Theatre District, and Uptown Manhattan surround Fordham, giving students plenty of options when it comes to leaving the building. Wake up for a jog in Central Park, or spend the day at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. If anything, the location is too good; it’s hard to stay up and concentrate on class work in the city that never sleeps! One thing is for sure: when you come to Lincoln Center, you are choosing New York City. The amount of opportunity for art, entertainment, fine dining, and shopping can be overwhelming, and students should set out a budget once they arrive in Manhattan. Take advantage of campus-sponsored excursions to save money, and always keep your student ID handy for discounts at shows and museums. Remember: you have four years here. Don’t rush your NYC education.

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Local Atmosphere at Fordham University

mumf09

'15

Communication and Media Studies

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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Local Atmosphere at Fordham University

enleidy

'12

Physics

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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Local Atmosphere at Fordham University

kristinuhhh

'13

Communication and Media Studies

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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Facts

Shopping Centers Arthur Avenue Market
Major Sports Teams
  • New York Giants: football
  • New York Jets: football
  • New York Knicks: basketball
  • New York Mets: baseball
  • New York Rangers: hockey
  • New York Yankees: baseball
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities New York City: NY: 20 minutes
Did You Know?

5 Fun Facts about The Bronx:
• The Bronx is the only New York borough connected to the mainland.
• In 1932, Babe Ruth hit his first home run in Yankee Stadium in the first game ever played there.
Hip-hop culture had its birth in the South Bronx.
• With almost 6,000 acres of parks, the Bronx is 24 percent parklands—the largest of any urban area in the U.S.
• The Bronx Zoo is the largest metropolitan zoo in the country, with more than 4,000 animals.

Famous Bronxites:
Anne Bancroft, Tony Curtis, E.L. Doctorow, Stanley Kubrick, Jennifer Lopez, Chaz Palminteri, Tupac Shakur

5 Fun Facts about New York:
• New York City was briefly the U.S. capital from 1789 to 1790, and George Washington was inaugurated as the country’s first president at New York’s Federal Hall.
The nation’s largest public Halloween parade is the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade on Bleecker Street.
• Macy’s is the world’s largest store, covering 2.1 million square feet of space and stocking over 500,000 different items.
• There are 80 different languages spoken in New York City.
Central Park is 843 acres—a larger area than the principality of Monaco—and contains more than 500,000 trees and shrubs.
 

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

AMC Loews 84th Street 6 - Upper West Side
2310 Broadway
Upper West Side
(212) 877-3892

Loews Cineplex Lincoln Square & IMAX
1998 Broadway
(212) 50L-OEWS

Sony Lincoln Square at 68th Street
1998 Broadway
(212) 336-5000

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Major: Playwriting/English

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