<p>Different people have different definitions for fun. Columbia makes an effort to admit different people. </p>
<p>You will have people who plays chess and attend hackathons for fun, and you will also have people going out and going to parties for fun; and anything in between. It all depends on your crowd and interests. </p>
<p>As a whole, no we are not a state school by any standard. Our school spirit is a strong as our football team’s winning streak. Part of it is because New York is a beautiful distraction.</p>