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4.5 stars

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May 26, 2007

I did my M.S. in Computer Science from Columbia and I would definitely recommend the program. Pros: Living legends in the field like Alfred Aho teaching Software Engineering (hi Prof. Aho!); access to classes at an AWESOME Business School (you would be wasting your chance not to max out your non-curriculum classes in the Business School) Cons: Some people might think living/commuting to NYC might be a con (I love it!); need more Sports spirit on this campus

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3.5 stars

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May 08, 2007

Academics at Columbia are undeniably top notch, and the students are , too. It's New York City location is a big draw, but it's both a plus and a minus. On the positive side, you're surrounded by the social and cultural opportunities that the city offers. On the negative, campus life suffers since such a significant portion of the student population spends its time exploring the city. If I were doing it over again, I'd still pick Columbia. However, if you're looking for a more traditional college experience, it's probably not the place for you.

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5 stars

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April 14, 2007

i would recommend this college to others, but it definitely isn't for everyone. since you're in the city at columbia, you have to get used to being very independent (even if you think you already are, you're still not all the way there), be able to ask for help when you need it, and not mind being alone and doing your own thing sometimes. some people criticize columbia's lack of a community feel, but i love being able to just do what i want to do without everyone up in my business. this is all not to mention the world class academics. you will learn so much in these classes. the teachers can be a little stuck up and full of themselves, but for every snobby teacher there is at least one more sincere one that is always willing to help. plain and simple, if you want a school where the social scene revolves around sports-- don't come here, or you will be dissapointed.

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4.5 stars

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March 27, 2007

Columbia offers, without question, the best liberal arts education in the country. Columbia is in the middle of New York City, but the campus itself is an oasis of turn of the (20th) century architecture. The core curriculum, which has been improved further since my attendance, provides a broad education in the liberal arts and rigorous training in critical thinking. Prospective students should note, however, that Columbia is ideal for the independent-minded, but does not offer the services (advising and so on) that might be required by a student who needs close monitoring or hand-holding.

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5 stars

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March 26, 2007

The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is no-frills, pure intellectual work. Great place to do the best work you can do.

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4 stars

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March 24, 2007

Columbia is a unique institution that combines intellectual rigor with the advantages of living in New York City. Some students may be put off by the requirements of the Core Curriculum for undergraduate students in Columbia College, but I found the examination of hisorial literature and non-fiction fascinating.

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4.5 stars

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February 08, 2007

Best MBA program in the nation. Balance of wall street finance and some other ancillary studies like new media, marketing, entrepreneurship, leadership, etc.

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4.5 stars

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February 06, 2007

Yes. I highly recommend columbia university. Its teachers are world renowned. It is appropriate that you learn from the masters rather than a mediocre.

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5 stars

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February 03, 2007

Columbia is a great school. If you're looking for an urban campus, you can't get much better. The campus is small, only 6 blocks long, and 1 avenue wide. The architecture is outstanding, quite uniformly thematic, with some flashes of modernity. The student body is really close, and there are many events throughout the four-year experience that bring students together. School sports are beyond horrible (except for fencing and x-country), but it's still fun to go and cheer the lions on. One of my favorite things about Columbia is their Passport to the Arts program, which gives you free admission to museums all over the city, including the Met and MOMA. Housing is decent, expect to certainly have a roommate for your first two years. Compared to the prices in the neighborhood, it is heavily subsidized. Harlem is close by, although most Columbia students don't go there much. The 1 train stops right outside the gates, and gives really convenient access to the rest of the city. It is 20 minutes to Times Square, 30 minutes to Wall Street, etc. There are only about 2000 students per class (1200 Columbia College, 300 Engineers, 500 Barnard) which makes for a nice atmosphere.

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3.5 stars

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December 31, 2006

Columbia provides a very unique college experience. In many ways I loved it because the location is perfect, very smart students, interesting classes, beautiful classes, etc. However, being in New York City creates a certain disjointed element to the student body that might not be so at a school that is more isolated or is not in the middle of such a big city. The best part of Columbia is that because you are in nyc you have access to internships at so many incredible companies year round because there are typically no classes on Friday. My internship was certainly a highlight of my experience while in school and led to a job following graduation. Overalll Columbia provides an incrdible education, it just is necessary for the student to be proactive and to make sure you get out there and meet people so you feel as much a part of the community as possible. Even if it wasn't perfect i would still choose to attend CU.

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