The Rose Hill campus has a seemingly endless choice of bars. OK—so there are only five, and they're not the nicest bars around, but they're cheap, close, and they give students a few options for choosing how to spend their weekends. Each bar offers something a little bit different, so whether students are into playing beer pong, dancing all night, or just hanging around with their friends, there is a place for them to do exactly that. There are also several party houses, but those are usually crowded and run out of alcohol very quickly. So unless you're friends with the people running the party, it's not always worth your time. Despite these options, the Bronx can become a pretty boring place after a few months, especially since most students end up loyally patronizing the same bar or party house every weekend. That's where Fordham's location comes in handy. The city and all it has to offer are just a short train, subway, or Ram Van ride away. Students can head to Manhattan for a livelier and overall nicer scene filled with an actual endless choice of bars, clubs, and non-alcoholic entertainment outlets.
With all of the fancy, trendy, and fun places in the city, what keeps Fordham students coming back to the same little bars on Arthur Avenue? Simply put: money. Getting to the city is usually an inexpensive endeavor, but between cover charges (which are often much higher if you are under 21 and unable to drink), drinks, show tickets, etc., an evening in Manhattan can quickly become very pricey compared to a typical evening in the Bronx. That's why on a typical weekend you can find most Fordham students lined up on Arthur Avenue or traipsing around the Bronx in search of the best party.
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Local bars that are very student-friendly, if that's what you're into. Off-campus apartment parties too. On campus there are some good school-sponsored activities but it's not exactly a party.
Oct 18, 2011
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Not many options for students, especially because it's such an unsafe area and so many students have been mugged.
Oct 10, 2011
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Students go to the same bars off campus(Tr-Bar Area). While fun during the first half of Freshman year, the cycle gets boring/repetitive after awhile and they are not cheap to enter!
Jun 03, 2011
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