<p>Yes there is some truth to it. However, most people here say they, or their kids, did not experience it, others say it is mostly a freshman thing and vanishes in upperclass years.</p>
<p>D2 certainly experienced it though.</p>
<p>Read #18 here:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/columbia-university/1041703-4-years-later-reflections-columbia-college-senior-2.html#post11569882[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/columbia-university/1041703-4-years-later-reflections-columbia-college-senior-2.html#post11569882</a></p>
<p>In every situation one must weigh good points vs. less good points and make a balanced decision. Individual experiences, and individual differences, govern how this weighting balances out. If you like what Barnard offers, and you fit, you may well love it there. Which is not to say that you will find every little thing about it to be perfect.</p>