Visit Report by downtown128 (Member since May 09 2006 with 193 posts) Visit Date - June 2006
Visit to Columbia University in June 2006 by downtown128 (Student, HS Class of 2006)
Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - The information session was informative, but because they only have one per month, 500 + people were packed into a small audotorium. Still, it wasn't that bad. During the school year, it's Campus Tour:
Yes - Columbia's campus is awesome. It's write in NYC, and all the buildings are gorgeous. Bad part was they didn't bring us inside any of the buildings
Columbia University Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: -
didn't talk to any students
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 3 - Good -
everyone was pretty nice, they have a lot of security; a guard at every building. I was not allowed in any of the buildings
Appearance of Campus: 5 - Excellent -
gorgeous campus
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 5 - Excellent Dormitories: -
didn't see, but they looked nice from the outside.
Security/Safety: 5 - Excellent -
columbia employs the largest private security force in NYC. It's very safe, even if it is adjacent to west harlem.
Overall Campus Impression: 5 - Excellent -
I loved columbia.
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 3 - Good City/Town/Community: 5 - Excellent -
NYC, what else should I say.
Campus Visit Notes for Columbia University:
Visit Description:
Overall, I really liked columbia. The campus was awesome, and I am definitely applying. The only downside was they didn't take us in any of the buildings nor could you go in any buildings by yourself (security won't allow it).
Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):
use the subway. It goes right to columbia.
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didn't talk to any students
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everyone was pretty nice, they have a lot of security; a guard at every building. I was not allowed in any of the buildings
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gorgeous campus