I had the honor of meeting Alex Frank in my freshman year of high school and then again in my freshman year at Fordham. She is a star academic, graduating early with a double major, and in her spare time she is a leader of Insieme and CSA.
School and Year: FCRH ’16
Hometown: Port Chester, NY
Major: Classical Languages and Literature, Art History
What activities are you or have you been involved with on campus?
I am currently the President of Insieme Italian Cultural Society. Â I’ll be graduating a semester early, which is bittersweet, but am happy to pass the torch to my awesome VP Stephen Pace. Â I also served as an officer of the Commuting Students Association for 3 years and I still love going to their events!
Favorite Fordham memory?
This is a tough one. My favorite memory is probably winning tickets to the papal parade. I never thought I would actually get to see Pope Francis in person, and I got to go with my friends! I’ll be bragging to my future kids and grandkids about that for a long time.
What is the craziest thing that has happened to you at Fordham?
Last year I strained my shoulder during welcome week. Â Luckily a nice (and handsome!) student brought me an icepack. Â The icepack was actually a bag of frozen sweet potato fries. And that guy is now my boyfriend of over a year. College is crazy.
What are you most proud of doing at Fordham?
I would have to say I am most proud of encouraging other students to get more involved on campus. Â It’s the best feeling when friends tell me they are excited about clubs or events I suggested they try out.
Why should people attend Insieme events?
At Insieme events, we are all about sharing traditions, ideas, laughs, and food of course. Being Italian isn’t a requirement. Being open to learning about the culture and willing to have fun is.
What is the theme song of your life?
“I’m In A Hurry” by Alabama. Â This song plays in the background while I try to power through mountains of homework (which is all the time).
What is your catchphrase?
I’ve only had *insert large number here* cups of coffee today!?!?i
Pick one:
Vanilla or Chocolate: Chocolate
Any Advice for Fordham collegiettes?
Planning ahead is important. Â Keep an organized calendar and don’t slack off halfway through the semester. You’ll save so much time, which you could spend enjoying school events and exploring off campus with friends.