All the way from Southern California, Pablo Durán made his way to the East coast to attend Fordham, transferring into the Gabelli School of Business. Not only is he a part of Gabelli and various finance clubs on campus, but he also spends his time volunteering at Rodrigue’s Coffee House, where you’ll probably find him drinking a cortado while reading Business Insider. Embracing all the city has to offer, he spends his weekends meandering through the Met, attending gallery openings in Chelsea, or seeking different cuisines at the many restaurants in NYC. Quite the world traveler, he has ventured to Spain where he studied for a semester in Madrid, then traveled to Morocco, Croatia, and many other places around the world. A new experience is always on his horizon, whether it be for an internship in the business world or a trip to a foreign country, making him the perfect blend of business student, world traveler, and coffee aficionado.
Where are you from? I grew up in Fallbrook, California. It is an unincorporated community in northern San Diego and the avocado capitol of the world!
What year are you? I am a third year at the Gabelli School of Business
What is your major? Business Administration with a concentration in Finance
How did you decide to come to Fordham? I transferred here after staying local for a couple of years. I decided I wanted to study business and knew I wanted to experience New York, so I searched for universities in the city and fell in love with Fordham
What activities are you involved in? I just joined Rod’s Coffee House and am joining the Economics Society. I’ve been a participant in the Finance Society along with other business related clubs. I’m attending a Training Street Corporate Valuation seminar on campus soon!
Do you have any tips for students who are trying to balance schoolwork, extracurriculars, and other obligations like internships? Still trying to figure that out.
Dream job? Post-college I would like to work in Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Private Banking, or Investment Banking (a bit of a reach).
What’s on your NYC bucket list? My list is endless! There’s always a new gallery, restaurant, bar, etc. to check out. I haven’t been to many of the tourist attractions, such as the top of the Empire State Building or Statue of Liberty. I also want to take an Arts & Architecture Walking Tour of Manhattan.
What is on your Fordham bucket list? Make a lot meaningful relationships with fellow students and professors. Take a class at Lincoln Center campus!
What’s your favorite class you’ve taken at Fordham? Art History with Dr. Albert! He’s funny guy and passionate about art history. I didn’t think I would care for Art History prior to his class!
Funniest moment at Fordham so far? Snowball fight at 4:00 am!
Where’s your favorite spot on campus? Wherever the cats are.
Favorite Quote? “Everything you can imagine is real.” -Picasso
What’s one thing everyone would be surprised to learn about you? I hate the sun
Pick one!
Bronx Zoo or Botanical Gardens? Botanical gardens! Especially in the spring.
Arthur Ave or Fordham Road? Arthur Ave
Cafeteria or Grille? Caf!
RamVan or Subway? Ramvan! It drops my off right outside of my residence hall. And socializing with the drivers is always fun.
Met or MoMA? The Met, I can spend the entire day there.
Hot Dog or Bagel? An everything bagel with cream cheese, fresh lox, red onions, and tomatoes! And a cup of good coffee.
Broadway or Off-Broadway? Indifferent
Radio City or Madison Square Garden? Indifferent
Central Park or Brooklyn Bridge? Central Park!