I have been going to Columbia since fall 2020, the first full year of which was completely online due to the pandemic. While I have had great experiences in the classroom, have learned a lot about my field, and have had great professors, the university as an institution is corrupt from all directions. There is almost no mental health support for students, but the competive environment on top of general life challenges leads to many students struggling with depression and anxiety. We have had several students commit suicide this year alone, and all the school does in response is set up “wellness” events.

Words cannot adequately describe how outstanding Columbia University is, from the outstanding faculty to the outstanding staff and students. There are lots of events and programs available both on and off campus to keep the fun going. The cuisine on campus isn’t all that horrible, even though it does taste like school food, especially if you’re trying to save money. The apartment on campus is also extremely lovely; it exceeded my expectations. Coming here must have been the best choice I’ve ever made!

The way things are going, Columbia University seems like a great place to be! The professors are excellent, and the homework is reasonable and interesting. Anyone can always find something to do, regardless of their interests. There are excellent restaurants and cafés all around campus. The cuisine on campus is hit or miss; either it’s excellent with lots of alternatives or it’s bad with only two options. Although there are few options for student housing and you occasionally get what you don’t want, Columbia University really checked all my boxes.

My time at Columbia University has been fantastic so far. I’ve managed to locate my own group of friends, and things are going well. All of the teachers I’ve met have been dependable and decent enough. There are many things to do if you actually want to do them. I am not really a social person and prefer to stay inside after my classes, but there are plenty of options. I like to go out more since there are more options for nutritious food than there are on campus. Thus far at Columbia University, I have no regrets.