Danny Murphy is a sophomore here at Fordham University. He is involved in tons of on-campus clubs and activities, and he also has an amazing internship with The Rachel Ray Show! Check out what he has to say about his many involvements and all the fun things he has done with his time in New York!
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| Danny at a CAB event, and yes that is a real monkey! |
Name: Danny Murphy
Year: Sophomore
Major: Communications and Media Studies
Hometown: Cranford, New Jersey
What made you choose Fordham?
If you’re like me, it’s hard to
find out exactly where you to spend “the best four years of my life.” Do you
want a city school or a nice campus? A liberal arts feel or specialized
training for a career? What’s better, an
enrollment of 50,000 or 500? Luckily, when I found Fordham I realized that
there was a way to have the best of both worlds. As someone who lives for the
city, I still wanted a place to call home (and some grassy areas to Instagram).
That’s why I’m at Rose Hill in the Bronx, it provides easy access to the other
boroughs while also being a secluded home away from home. Fordham gives me a campus where I feel
comfortable, in addition to a curriculum where anyone can follow their
passions—whether it be balancing equations in Chemistry lab or analyzing the
symbolism in German films. Overall, Fordham seemed to be the perfect place for
a student who is naturally curious with education and life to spend four years
to transform into the person they want to be.
What are you involved in here at Fordham?
I’m an employee at WFUV Public Radio, an NPR affiliate
right on campus and Campus Activities Board (CAB), which helps makes each year
on campus fun for all students!
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| Danny hard at work at WFUV! |
WFUV is an amazing opportunity that I am grateful to
have at Fordham. Not only do I gain professional work experience and networking,
but both the full-time and student employees both make it a learning
environment, bringing my education outside of the classroom. With CAB, I love
being able to give back to the campus and students that make my time at Fordham
so much fun: and even though not everyone loves a cupid throwing chocolate at
them in the Cafeteria for a Valentine’s Day event, I certainly love doing it!
Tell us about your internship!
If you have a coffee addiction as strong as mine, you
most likely have a ton of unplaced energy. There’s no better way to let that
out than doing an internship (and don’t say ‘what about the gym?’ because
internships are so much less sweaty). Two days a week I’m over at The Rachael Ray Show, assisting their
Production, Script and Audience Department. One of the best things about
Fordham’s NYC location is your ability to be an active intern during the
Fall/Spring seasons (when most offices need extra help!). Internships are a
great way to get a little taste of the real world, helping you realize what you
might want to end up doing for a career. Luckily, Career Services takes the
burden of paying for transportation out of the equation—giving free Ram Van
passes (an intercampus shuttle) to unpaid interns!
What is the most exciting thing you have done
since being here in New York?
My most exciting New York memory was probably last semester when I took a Shakespeare class. I know that sounds boring, BUT the class entailed going to see shows in lieu of meeting in a classroom for some lessons. It was so amazing to think to myself, “wow I’m eating dinner at a restaurant and then going to see an incredible play, for class.” Also, anytime Starbucks’ changes their drink flavors is pretty exciting for New Yorkers.
What would be your dream job after graduating from Fordham?
Ahh real world. No, I don’t want to be on the show, but I mean ahh entering the real world! My dream would be writing in any form, ideally on Television. Fordham has given me the chance to gain experience in TV and Radio, and I’d love to have a career that gives me the opportunity to share my thoughts with anyone who is in earshot.
Any advice for high school juniors and seniors applying and deciding on where they will spend their next four years?
You’ve heard this a million times, but consider me a million and one: relax. You just have to be calm and think about what you want out of these four years, because they go by fast and you want to be in a place where you will thrive personally and academically! And don’t be afraid to ask questions: reach out to advisors, teachers, or anyone from the colleges you may be interested in! Enjoy the process, cause as long as you keep a positive outlook and are honest with yourself, you’ll be fine.
My most exciting New York memory was probably last semester when I took a Shakespeare class. I know that sounds boring, BUT the class entailed going to see shows in lieu of meeting in a classroom for some lessons. It was so amazing to think to myself, “wow I’m eating dinner at a restaurant and then going to see an incredible play, for class.” Also, anytime Starbucks’ changes their drink flavors is pretty exciting for New Yorkers.
What would be your dream job after graduating from Fordham?
Ahh real world. No, I don’t want to be on the show, but I mean ahh entering the real world! My dream would be writing in any form, ideally on Television. Fordham has given me the chance to gain experience in TV and Radio, and I’d love to have a career that gives me the opportunity to share my thoughts with anyone who is in earshot.
Any advice for high school juniors and seniors applying and deciding on where they will spend their next four years?
You’ve heard this a million times, but consider me a million and one: relax. You just have to be calm and think about what you want out of these four years, because they go by fast and you want to be in a place where you will thrive personally and academically! And don’t be afraid to ask questions: reach out to advisors, teachers, or anyone from the colleges you may be interested in! Enjoy the process, cause as long as you keep a positive outlook and are honest with yourself, you’ll be fine.
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