Fordham University at Lincoln Center — Attraction in New York

Pros: Great location being near the middle of NYC,great professor with its small classroom sizes, friendly staff, and amazing dorms with no communal bathrooms. Cons: Fordham at Lincoln Center is basically high school 2.0 or a real-life episode of Victorious with its emphasis on Music and Arts. You even will find people singing in the middle of the hallways thinking they’re going to be the next Broadway star. The facilities and interior feel like a high school in the city with everything being in one building that hasn’t been renovated since the 60s. Very small gym with free weights only going up to 50 pounds (as a weightlifter that is embarrassing) and lackluster machines. Not to mention the division between the commuters and residents at LC is massive that there is no social interaction between the two. Every opportunity is given to the residents leaving commuters in the dust. There is a social hierarchy that is developed since the first day as well that makes me feel like I’m in high school again. Lack of clubs at the school. No student discount unlike John Jay (which is a CUNY only 3 blocks down )that has a student discount for some restaurants and even public transportation discount ( tours guides will say that broadway tickets are discounted for Fordham LC students that A LIE DO NOT BELIEVE THEM ) . Overall tuition isn’t justified at this school, but if you really want to attend Fordham, go to Rose Hill; it will give you 100 times better experience than Fordham at Lincoln Center. People dress like they’re going to a fashion show as well, as if it feels illegal to wear just a hoodie and sweatpants. Also, the food is bad as well. Horrible internet connection during peak hours that cost 500 dollars as part...

I did masters in social work at Fordham. The value you get here compared to other schools is questionable. I also had issues with administration, particularly their lack of flexibility and support. During my second-to-last semester, I had ACL surgery, which required me to be on crutches for four weeks. Due to my long subway commute, I requested to attend classes via Zoom for that period—especially since all classrooms were already equipped for remote access in the early post-COVID days. The director of disability services denied my request, stating my only option was to take a medical leave—meaning I would lose both my tuition and a semester’s worth of work—if I couldn’t attend in person. This lack of accommodation was both disappointing...

I am slowly starting to really like Fordham. I am enrolled in their graduate social work program, one of the best in the country. At first, I did not like the atmosphere here. However, I have since found a community of people who are friendly and supportive. My professors are also supportive and push me to think outside of the box. This program is challenging (we read many articles and must write several papers over the semester - some classes also require quizzes and exams, but the focus is on writing), but I have learned a lot. I just wish that the Lowenstein building could get a bit of an upgrade! The law school is new, and there is a new undergrad dorm on campus...Fordham now needs to turn their attention...