What’s unique about your school compared to other schools you considered?Columbia fosters an atmosphere for the academically inquistive. Never has a school, in my opinion, possessed such an amazing balance between one’s education and one’s real-world experience. At Columbia, the students thrive, not just survive. This school encourages students to be the best and most promising they can possibly be. Columbia is also in the city of New York, which makes it a constantly evolving nexus in the realms of knowledge, culture, and many other pursuits.  There is no way anyone can be unfulfilled at such an enriching school.,What’s the most frustrating thing about your school?I wish that I could have the financial stability I so desperately need. Though Columbia is amazing in so much ways, I truly believe that there should be more initiative taken so that students don’t have to feel like their backs are against a wall, finding themselves choosing between the desire to live up to their potential and fiscal soundness in the years to come.  Being a student in my position just makes certain daily decisions harder because you always have financial problems looming over you.

What kind of person shouldn’t attend this school?People who aren’t wholly and completely dedicate to an intensive, rigorous education.,What’s the most frustrating thing about your school?Living in a city as culturally abundant as New York, but not having the time to spare to see it.

Describe your school in one sentence.Columbia University is sure to be the most challenging and rewarding experience I could ever ask for.,What do you wish you had known before you came to this school?I have not yet attended this school, but I wish that certain aspects of the financial aid process were more accessable to non traditional students.

What’s unique about your school compared to other schools you considered?The student population was extremely diverse at Columbia.  There were a large number of international students as well, which provided a more well rounded and, at the same time, interesting campus life.  Columbia also offered classes in the freshman year that gave students a chance to do community projects.,What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?The people I have met and where they came from.

Describe your school in one sentence.Columbia University is a great school, academically and socially.,What do you wish you had known before you came to this school?That pre-dental/pre-medical is extremely hard.  Prepare to study a lot during college.  Also, while it is great to get involved on campus, do not go in over your head.