Is Fordham or ASU better for building New York internship opportunities?

Fordham is the more practical choice for building New York internship opportunities during college. Its Rose Hill campus in the Bronx and Lincoln Center campus in Manhattan place students within commuting distance of employers year-round, making semester-long, part-time internships far more manageable. Fordham’s New York-based alumni community and employer relationships are also concentrated in fields such as finance, media, communications, nonprofit work, law, and business.

The Lincoln Center campus is particularly convenient for students pursuing media, entertainment, arts, communications, publishing, and many nonprofit or public-interest roles, while Rose Hill still has a direct transit connection to Manhattan. A Fordham student can interview in person, attend employer events, and work several days a week in Manhattan without relocating for the summer. These resources do not guarantee an internship, but they reduce the logistical barriers to networking and repeated applications.

ASU has a large alumni network and strong career services, and a motivated student can absolutely secure a New York summer internship from Tempe. However, building relationships with New York employers from Arizona usually requires more remote networking, travel for interviews when needed, and a summer housing plan. For someone specifically aiming to work in New York throughout college, Fordham provides the clearer built-in path.