| wow how cliche are you....i do see a benefit of the core for you since it'll open up your mind and make you from an asian math/sci beast going premed to a more complete individual b/c it'll force you to take courses in music, art, and lit. there's a lot more to this world than just what career you are going to follow up on. if you aren't someone who's willing to take advantage of expanding your mind, and learning about other ways of thinking through art or music or literature or w/e which are great outlets, via the Core curriculum, then I dont see Columbia as a fit for you. thats just my opinion, i think people go to Columbia b/c they are excited by the Core and WANT to do it to better themselves in an intellectually stimulating and very different environment. i dont know how long this takes, I'm assuming the first two years, columbia students i'm sure could comment on this more, but I think, that if you are willing to change your mindset a little bit and be more open to the Core and what it advocates, you will surely benefit. |