| Columbia was impressive and energizing
My son and I went for a revisit to Columbia for his final pre-May 1st decision. The weather cooperated; it was a beautiful, sunny day, and the Low Library plaza was teeming with life. Those steps, and the Alma Mater statue really made it look like a Greek temple. He stayed overnight with a friend; at 330a they went for food. The place was still bustling. Morningside Heights seems safer than I expected; it is an upscale neighborhood with restaurants, bookstores, homes, and university buildings. The intellectual energy was palpable; people walked with animated conversations. For its intelligence, cutting-edge research, Earth Institute, networking opportunities, and access to one of the greatest cities on the planet, he will pick Columbia over other fine colleges (Ivy and other). Thus ends our college expedition, from East to West coast, Midwest, and South.
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