Visit Report by sagesser (Member since May 08 2008 with 14 posts) Visit Date - April 2008
Visit to Columbia University in April 2008 by sagesser (Student, HS Class of 2008)
Visit Activities:
Admissions Interview:
Yes - Alumni was very accessive and receptive. I was able to very informally describe my traits and characteristics and received excellent comments about the University. Information Session:
Yes - Very standard. Admissions officer talking about the school, its history, admissions data, etc. Campus Tour:
Yes - Student was very well informed. Tour was very well lead. One thing in particular called my attention: the student was proud and excited of showing her institution to the tour group. Classroom Visit:
Yes - Principles of Economics: standard Economics lecture. Very well-lead discussions.
Contemporary Civilization: the charm of Columbia. The Core Curriculum is a differential in undergraduate education.
Columbia University Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 5 - Excellent -
Students were all very receptive.
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 4 - Very Good -
Staff was accessive, yet somehow a little limited in information.
Appearance of Campus: 5 - Excellent -
Amazing campus in the middle of an amazing city.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 5 - Excellent -
Facilites are very affluent.
Dormitories: 4 - Very Good -
Lots of singles.
Security/Safety: 3 - Good -
Campus has independent safety system, but it's still New York City.
Overall Campus Impression: 5 - Excellent -
As good as it gets for an urban campus.
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 5 - Excellent -
New York City.
City/Town/Community: 5 - Excellent -
New York City.
Campus Visit Notes for Columbia University:
Visit Description:
I visited Columbia while on its waitlist. Had already been accepted at other schools, but wanted to see Columbia again to see whether it was worth waiting for that waitlist response. It definitely was. The visit reaffirmed my strongest interest in pursuing my undergraduate studies at Columbia. My sitting on a Core Curriculum lecture reassured me of how important this well-rounded formation is. Overall campus atmosphere made feel welcome. Columbia's affluent facilities and research centers are inspiring and the opportunities they offer are priceless.
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Students were all very receptive.
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Staff was accessive, yet somehow a little limited in information.
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Campus has independent safety system, but it's still New York City.