Nicholas
One of the most important things I've done here is take Columbia's Mixology Class. It's a couple hundred bucks, but it's a grand investment. Six weeks, six nights, one hour of instruction, followed by an hour of snacking, talking, and hands-on experimentation with a full bar. On the sixth week, you take a test: half written exam, half practical exam. Best of all, if you study hard (enjoy yourself) and pay attention (drink what you make), you have the chance to join the Columbia Bartending Agency and put what you know to use around New York City.
It's easily the best part of going to Columbia.
Toby
For a great college experience look elsewhere. For a great name, go for it (if you can't get into Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, MIT)
Chris
i do not regret getting the columbia experience
kelly
With all that said, I love Columbia and could not wish for a better school. There are some negative aspects, but the good definitely outweighs the bad. :)
Some advice: be prepared for a heavy workload. But.. it is definitely manageable if you are organized and stay on top of things!
Andy
The Greek organizations at Columbia: a rose is a rose is a rose
Alison
Coming here I did not know how well I would do in the City. It has by far been the best part about Columbia. The internship opportunities, the social experience and the cultural environment are above and beyond any other experience out there.
Julie
The dating scene needs some improvement. Men need to step it up and learn how to respect women.
abby
greek life needs to be revived, desperately. it affects prospective students. People are constantly saying there's no social life and many people have thought of transferring altogether.
Allie
I feel like I have covered most of it in my rants above. All I have left is the athletes here have the egos of professionals with the talents of amateurs and it is really obnoxious and annoying. This being said I am a former athlete so I am not just saying that with no clout. I do not have respect for a lot of the athletes as they seem to walk around with a stigma that they are better than everyone yet their records say the opposite. Between football and volleyball they have zero wins in they ivy at all this past year and they are two of the snottier teams. I don't appreciate the way I am looked down upon. However, despite all my bashing on this school, I personally have had a great time, I just don't like being or seeing people subject to the cruelty of other students and the ridiculous demands of teachers.
Christina
Chapter number 1 is amazing and full of really incredible women. Greek life and chapter 1 are great and an amazing part of Columbia.