Barnard - Social Scene and Academics?

churchmusicmom
Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:35:00 +0000

Hopefully you will get responses from current students. Until then, here is one from the mom of a graduate.

Of course there are wealthy girls that attend Barnard. Some of my D’s friends from her days there have been traveling the world and appear to still not have gainful employment several years after graduating…but my D (who was on financial aid and had various jobs to support herself all through school) just fondly rolls her eyes at this. She also had friends who worked their way through school, not “spoiled” or “rich” at all. She had no difficulty making friends during her time there…including friends who attended CC and SEAS.

As for meeting boys, just get involved in campus-wide activities and you will meet them. They will also be in your classes. You will also have opportunities to meet people during the week of orientation.

Congrats on your acceptance! Best to you…try not to worry!