Barnard College

Barnard College

New York, NY, USA
Private
4 Year

Barnard Student's Review

Review of Barnard College

from Woodside, NY

Describe your college in three sentences.

Barnard is a wonderful college with so many activities, classes and resources that you wish you could be here for more than four years.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Definitely use CULPA when signing up for classes. Try to do activities on campus before NSOP, such as the admitted students weekend, and Columbia Urban Experience (CUE). These programs help you meet wonderful people over at Columbia. Even with NSOP (New Student Orientation Program), it can be hard to make friends at Columbia. (This is for those who want a more coed experience).

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

This school is pretty rigorous. I spend a lot of my time studying. But that's okay because there is still time to go out once a week and enjoy youself.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

All freshman live in the quad, so you never have to go outside to see any of your friends! The dorms may be small but are very nice, and res life and housing try to accommodate your needs.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

On campus is good but gets boring, off campus is great but it gets expensive.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING NYC HAS TO OFFER! :D

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

Lots of things are expensive, but there are many free things as well. Just go to studentrush.org, highfive.org , freenyc,.com, and you will find free yoga classes, cheap broadway shows, and so forth.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

Midnight Breakfast, Spirit Day,

Which types of students will excel at your college?

People who love living in the city, being creative, being in a woman's college (sense of sisterhood), and care and support from professors

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

SO many amazing clubs, activities, non profits. Everything is here. If not, it is easy to start one.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

Good way to make friends who are girls and boys at Columbia.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

Very safe and secure.