Columbia Campus Visits - Page 5

Epaminondas · 05-26-2009, 08:02 PM

it appears that ColumbiaPostBac has been kicked out of CC. Look at some of the threads, his posts are no longer there.

Denzera · 05-26-2009, 08:39 PM

...such as this one.

I encourage all to remember never to look like this guy:

xkcd - A Webcomic - Duty Calls

Epaminondas · 05-26-2009, 10:15 PM

Denzera, you have 3006 posts, whilst I have a paltry 89. Who spends more time on CC? Who is the grown-up adult here?

figment42 · 05-26-2009, 11:05 PM

... don't worry about it he wasn't attacking you Epam.

Neon Green · 06-03-2009, 09:08 PM

Hey, i have a quick question. I plan to take a campus on June 13th. My friends who has visited other colleges said they registered beforehand, but the Columbia website says you only need to make reservations for 10+ people. So if I'm the only one going, do I need to preregister, or do I just show up? Thanks.

Epaminondas · 06-03-2009, 09:31 PM

just show up, but be sure to show up at a time when the admissions office is open and conducting info sessions and tours.

Neon Green · 06-03-2009, 10:01 PM

ok cool, thanks a lot!

Epaminondas · 06-15-2009, 08:54 PM

^you're welcome, glad to help

jroc92 · 10-03-2009, 01:39 PM

Just went to visit the campus last tuesday and it was BEAUTIFUL! Being in nyc, I did not expect the grounds to be as clean and manicured as they were. The staff that I spoke with was very friendly and helpful and even the admissions officer I spoke with was willing to answer any questions that you would have. The surrounding area was very clean and even though it is in NYC, the area had a college town feel to it. Columbia is 5/5 stars in my book!

IvyLongShot · 10-23-2009, 03:00 AM

Haven't visited for a few years, but showing up on campus for move-in day as a freshman who had never been to NYC before...GREAT campus life. Safe, friendly, clean (except the subways...eew) and easy to navigate. All the advantages of a small school with all the opportunities of a large campus. If you're considering Columbia (or Barnard for that matter), go visit for sure before you make up your mind.

powerbomb · 11-12-2009, 11:35 PM

My mom and I are planning to visit Columbia over winter break. Would that be a good time, or would I not be able to experience anything because everybody will be out by then?

Also, we live in the DC area and were wondering how to get there. Should we take the bus to NY? Will we have too much trouble searching for routes/schedules if we don't have a car? My mom can't see herself driving in NYC.

hmbeast · Yesterday, 08:57 PM

I went to New York with my dad the weekend before last and visited NYU and Columbia. Columbia's always been a dream school for me (only behind Harvard) and I loved the campus - unfortunately, the tour itself was very underwhelming due to an unorganized and distracted tour guide. We didn't go inside any of the buildings or find out anything I couldn't have found out by going on the internet, which was too bad. In NYU, we went through nearly all of the academic facilities, sat in a classroom, and visited a dorm room. Obviously I prefer Columbia the school over NYU but the tour just sucked.

I later figured it must be because they know everyone already wants to get into Columbia so they don't have to put on a show for anyone, whereas NYU is a little more eager for the top students to come there. Just a thought.