John Wasserman

A MEMBER OF GSB ‘15

MAJOR: INFORMATION SYSTEMS

HOMETOWN: MONTEREY, CA

Describe yourself in a couple sentences for the readers.

I’m an easygoing, amicable guy. I enjoy hanging out with friends, longboarding, working with computers and watching the Golden State Warriors. I am from a big family and really enjoy spending time back home.

What is your favorite aspect of Fordham and why?

My favorite aspect of Fordham is definitely the community and the relationships. Everyone seems to get along.

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

Certain aspects of the administration.  There’s a lot of core requirements and sometimes I feel restricted as to what I can study. I also had a bad experience trying to figure out a study abroad option.

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

The many different places you can go to. New York is the center for everything: great food, entertainment and night life.

What is something about you that not many people know?

I can wiggle my ears. I can do my right one only too, but not the left one.

What is your favorite class at Fordham?

Business Analytics. My professor really went out of his way to help the students any way he could. He even used his contacts to assign each student a mentor that was actually working in the industry. I gained a lot from it.

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

I want to dunk. That won’t happen though.

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

Doritos, man. And Antiques Roadshow. I dig that show.

What is your favorite movie and why?

I’m a big fan of Quentin Tarantino’s repertoire.  Pulp Fiction, Django Unchained and Reservoir Dogs. I also like zombie films. Sometimes, I think I’d like to be a zombie.

What is your favorite album released in 2013?

It wasn’t an album; it was a mixtape, but Chance the Rapper’s Acid Rap is my favorite. His flow is unique and the lyrics are personal; you can feel that in each song. “Favorite Song” featuring Childish Gambino is, funnily enough, my favorite song.

Do you have plans, career or otherwise, for post-college life?

I’m split between here and California. I’m gunning for a job as a software or analytics software developer.

What activities, clubs, projects or organizations are you involved with at school?

I’m a business analyst for the Digital Business Society. It’s a new club in its second year, and right now I’m in charge of bringing a speaker to campus. I also love to skate. The best time for a session is at night. I also do club lacrosse and tear it up in pick-up basketball.

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

Rations, obviously. And I couldn’t bring my skateboard because of the sand. So, just rations.

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

I should have gone to the city more. Freshman year I didn’t leave campus much, plus four years isn’t enough to explore everything anyways. “You must take advantage of everything you got,” is what I would say to freshman John. I’d tell him, “Don’t stop believin’.”