<p>Sorry you have had a “bumpy” first year.</p>
<p>Have you tried searching the Barnard boards for info about any of your questions? They are pretty broad and have been discussed before I am sure, so you might try that. What exactly do you mean by “dorm situation” and “NYC living”? Any specific concerns??</p>
<p>I can tell you that the pre-med/science classes are very good as my daughter just graduated with a neuroscience degree. She elected to do her PhD rather than the med school route, but many, if not most, in her class were doing pre-med. The advising is excellent and the departmental support superb. She got several great offers for grad school and is attending her first choice. </p>
<p>She originally chose to attend Barnard because she is a dancer and was interested in continuing to study dance as well as do some musical theatre auditions in NYC, while getting a great “academic” education. She actually landed a summer musical theatre job at a regional theater after her first year at Barnard. She chose to do work in labs after that during the summers for her neurosci major, though she did continue auditioning occasionally just for fun. So I can also say that the theater/visual arts (museums) opportunities in NYC are unparalleled. </p>
<p>She also absolutely adored living in NYC…</p>