amywoolf

I know these are probably the most asked questions about Barnard but here goes:

1. Is there too much estrogen? I am seriously considering Barnard but I'm a bit hesitant about the women-only thing. Are there guys in your classes? How many?

2. They say that Barnard students get to take classes at Columbia. How does this work exactly? Do you choose which classes you take at Columbia and which ones at Barnard? 'Cause I would be very interested in taking classes at Columbia.

Thank you!

calmom

These questions have been answered over and over again here. I'd suggest that you spend time reading the other threads rather than expecting regular posters to repeat the same thing again.

That being said, here are the short answers:

1. Yes, there are men in most, but not all, Barnard classes. It varies according to the class.

2. The way to take classes at Columbia is to sign up for them. There is no distinction between signing up for a Columbia class vs. Barnard class at time of enrollment -- the course listings are all mixed together. There is also overlap - some classes are offered at both campuses, depending on which section you choose or whether you take the course in the spring or the fall. Same course, but taught by both Barnard & Columbia profs at different times.

Phedre

To echo calmom: there are always men around, but Barnard's campus is indeed female-dominated. Some classes are mixed evenly between genders, others lean towards women, others are all women. But if you need men, merely cross the street (or just go out on the sidewalk) and they are there in droves.

figureskater

lol, what IS up with the whole columbia thing?
-BC '15

InvolvedmomFL

LOL Phedre.....this is NYC we are talking about. Are you sure there are men there?