Where in the World Do I Study Abroad?

So you have decided to spend a semester out of the country and you couldn’t be more thrilled! 

You were sold at the idea of experiencing a new culture and meeting new people, not to mention
trying all of the amazing food. But up until now you have only been able to describe where you
want to go in generic terms like, “Somewhere in Europe” or “Somewhere where they speak
Spanish.” So now that you’ve realized that those two qualifications constitutes hundreds of
countries you become completely overwhelmed and have even thought about nixing the whole
thing…

Before you make a huge mistake out of sheer frustration and apathy, know that tons of people are
willing to help you make this decision!

Prepare to be Advised…ISAP (International Study Abroad Office) offers online resource and
personal advising sessions solely to help you sort things out. Don’t forget that most academic
departments have specific advisors ready to help you find the right place and program based on
your major.

An ISAP map of all the different Study Abroad options 

Peer to Peer…If you want the most honest details about the best and (the worst) of study abroad
programs go directly to those who have experienced them first hand. Also, as an environment
full of students with international backgrounds, Fordham is the perfect place to find a classmate
who can recommend a country that they know better than anyone else that could be perfect for
you!

Just Google it…And if you aren’t feeling like making the trip to the basement of Walsh
Library or talking to anyone who isn’t your roommate, then check out what the web has to offer.
Apart from ISAP’s website, tons of other online resources like Buzzfeed and Huffington Post
offer quizzes and articles about study abroad experiences.

Buzzfeed never fails with life's greatest questions

Blog Post By: Caroline Dunn

Beauty In The Bronx: Fordham Foliage

It is way too tempting to not jump in those leaves

Fall is a magical time of the year. The leaves are changing, the weather is starting to come to a comfortable crisp temperature, and when you walk on campus at night, you can start to smell the musky odor of the fireplaces burning. Fordham in the fall, or any season for that matter, is the epitome of magic. Fordham’s Rose Hill Campus was placed on Buzzfeed’s College Campuses that were made for Instagram. Their argument? The beauty that is Keating Hall in the Winter, Spring, Summer, and of course Fall.

One of many snowfalls last year!

Fordham is busting with piles of colorful leaves, pumpkin décor, and sunset skies that are always mesmerizing. The Fall is a great time to visit Fordham not only for it’s beautiful campus, but for the surrounding attractions that the Bronx has to offer. Across from the Fordham entrance gate, the Botanical Garden welcomes visitors with strings of white lights, signifying that the holiday season is not too far away! A traditional attraction of the Botanical Garden (also known a the BoTans to Fordham students) is the Holiday Train Show. All of the miniature New York City landmarks that are recreated in the Holiday Train Show are created entirely out of natural objects like tree branches and acorns. From the massive Brooklyn Bridge replica to Grand Central Station, the show is a Fordham student and Fordham Family favorite!

When you come to our beautiful campus, be sure to snap a picture of Keating Hall, the statue of Saint Ignatius Loyola, or one of the staple Fordham skies, post it to Instagram and tag @FordhamAdmissions!