An important factor in choosing a
school was, first and foremost, the education I would get. As a Business Week
top 100 schools, I knew this would not be a problem at Fordham. I also did not
even remotely know what I wanted to study—shocking. I knew Fordham would
provide me with a strong educational background whether I wanted to study
business, biology or theology. As a second semester Junior, I have chosen the
Gabelli School of Business and I continue to be impressed and excited with how
many opportunities Fordham as provided me as a business major.
Another
important factor in choosing Fordham was how I saw myself there. Would I be comfortable
here? Would I be able to find people with similar interests as me? The answer
to both those questions is undoubtedly yes. At the accepted student days and
open houses, I was consistently welcomed by the student ambassadors and with
big smiles and guidance. It was then that I decided that I too wanted to help
perspective students fall in love with the school the way I did. Since I’ve
been here, I have met people that I am confident will be life long friends.
Regardless of if I have known someone for 2 1/2 years, or for 5 minutes, I have
always felt a sense of family and warmth among my fellow students. A helping
hand is always offered when needed and I have grown as a person who is also
always willing to offer my own helping hand. The idea of the Fordham family is
very much a reason why I’d rather be nowhere but here.
Ultimately,
the most important factor in choosing any school is feeling as though the
school will contribute to you as much as you will contribute to it. I have
broken out of my shell while at Fordham and am continuously challenged
academically and personally. Whether my friends and I are laughing over pasta
on Arthur Avenue, or studying together in the library, I can honestly say that
no matter where I am on or off campus, with my Fordham
family, I am home.
Written by Kristen Hefferan-Horner
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