Columbia vs Duke

ParTeeGrl28x
Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:14:58 +0000

Hey! I was actually in the position of choosing between Duke and Columbia two weeks ago, after I was accepted from the Columbia watilist (I was planning on going to Duke before that). I had a difficult decision to make, and like you have expressed, I loved both Duke and Columbia despite their distinctive differences. I think an important factor that will go into making your decision is your intended major (one school may have a better program). But the main decision will come down to whether or not you like the Core Curriculum (which is the essence of a Columbia education) or if you like a more liberal education where you can take whichever classes you like. If you don’t like the idea of the core, then you shouldn’t go to Columbia. If you are looking for intense campus pride and bonding over athletics, then Duke may be the place for you.

Overall, I decided to attend Columbia because it provided more opportunities for my area of interest, and I really loved the liberal arts education offered by the core.

Good luck with your decision!