Columbia University in the City of New York Top Questions

Describe how Columbia University in the City of New York looks to someone who's never seen it.

Jessica

Academic excellence in New York City

Anna

Columbia was very academically oriented and success-oriented but people felt a lot of guilt about that so they pretended to be more liberal than they were.

Kacy

Devoted to academic and personal excellence, diversity, and being a place where students can really thrive.

Amy

Liberal but welcoming college that has a central and community feel while still allowing students to persue their interests in one of the best cities in the nation.

Benn

Often pretentious, spoiled or oddly self-righteous students mix with liberal, neo-hippie druggies while fighting over who does more homework.

max

Rigorous academically, research focused institution

Nathan

A magnet for high energy people.

yael

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Blake

According to the guide, it’s used for special religious services, musical performances and even by secret societies.

Blake

This is a view of the city form the hallway of the dorm suites, as well as a glimpse into the fitness center.