Visit Report by dolphins3636 (Member since November 29 2006 with 66 posts) Visit Date - June 2006
Visit to Columbia University in June 2006 by dolphins3636 (Student, HS Class of 2006)
Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - I honestly don't remember much about it. Campus Tour:
Yes - I found it fun and interesting. They covered a lot of information. Classroom Visit:
Yes - Nice, comfortable.
Columbia University Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 5 - Excellent -
Everyone I met was nice, helpful, and happy to be there.
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 5 - Excellent Appearance of Campus: 5 - Excellent -
Beautiful campus.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 4 - Very Good -
While there during the summer, had some problems with cleaning staff. But I think they just didn't like my suite mates.
Dormitories: 4 - Very Good -
I stayed in a suite. It was very nice, I had my own room.
Security/Safety: 5 - Excellent -
I felt very safe on campus.
Overall Campus Impression: 5 - Excellent -
Loved it.
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 4 - Very Good -
Morningside Heights is a nice neighborhood, just be careful.
City/Town/Community: 5 - Excellent -
I love NYC, so I loved the campus and area.
Campus Visit Notes for Columbia University:
Visit Description:
I loved Columbia, the tour, etc, was wonderful.
Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:
The food is not very good, but it isn't particularly bad either.
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Everyone I met was nice, helpful, and happy to be there.
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While there during the summer, had some problems with cleaning staff. But I think they just didn't like my suite mates.