Clay Stanley

A MEMBER OF GSB ’15 DOUBLE MAJORING IN APPLIED ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

From Hingham, MA

Describe yourself in a couple sentences for the readers.

I’m a sophomore in the Gabelli School of Business and I am from a town on the south shore of Massachusetts. I’m an avid Boston sports fan through the good times and the bad.

During my free time I hang out with friends, play pick-up sports, and catch up on the daily dose of “SportsCenter.” I’m also a desk assistant at Finlay Hall.

What is your favorite aspect of Fordham and why?

I would have to say that my favorite aspect of Fordham is the undying school spirit that the students display.

Some schools really lack school spirit, and I am happy Fordham is not one of those schools.

If there was one thing about Fordham you could change what would it be?

Definitely the food.

What is your favorite thing to do in New York City?

When I go into the city my favorite thing to do is probably to hit up Sunny’s on the Upper East side. I’m sure many Fordham students have been there but if not, they definitely should.

What is something about you that not many people know?

I’m a huge fan of animals. I had a lizard for a few weeks at the beginning of the semester. R.I.P. Ra’shawn Cunningham; August 2012-September 2012

What is your favorite class at Fordham?

My favorite class at Fordham would have to be The Ground Floor. It was great listening to high-profile guest speakers every week. The field trip to Stew Leonard’s was great too.

What is a personal goal you would like to accomplish over your four years here?

Over the next four years I want to leave a positive and long lasting impression on my peers and those close to me.

What show, food, artist or movie would you consider your “guilty pleasure”?

I could watch “24” all day, every day.

What is the biggest misconception people have about you?

A lot of people think that I’m always being super serious. It’s probably because I can be really sarcastic, but people who know me can see right through it.

What are your plans, career or otherwise, for after college?

After Fordham, I hope to get a job in the financial sector. Yeah, it’s vague, but I don’t really know yet.

If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you bring with you?

I would bring a seven iron, a trash bag full of golf balls and a six-pack.

My swing is terrible and this would be the perfect opportunity to straighten that out.

If you could go back to your first day at Fordham, what advice would you give yourself?

I would tell myself to get the meal plan that gives me as many flex dollars as possible with minimal trips to the Caf.