Best of Barnard College

Everything You Could Want

I know every other reviewer and all of Barnard's admission's materials say this but I think I need to say it again: this is New York City. Want to see a play? Got it. Want to see a painting other schools look at in textbooks? Hop on the subway and see it in person. Want to hear a new up-and-coming band? Check out Brooklyn. Anything you want to do, you can do. Best part: you just need to walk out your front door.

New York Eating

I assume my school does not stress for execellent on campus dining because New York is filled with fabulous resturants and diners for every craving and type of food you can imagine. All the resturants are conviently accessible by the subway. However, it is important to research affordable dining because some of the resturants can be a bit pricy on a college student's budget. However the streets are always littered with food stands selling hot meals and even fresh fruit. Any type of food you can think of, you can find in New York. As far as student discounts, I have yet to find any resturants that gave me a discount.

On-Campus and Off

Barnard has it all: great on-campus activities (Midnight Breakfast, the Greek Games, Big Sub) and access to the city with the world's best nightlife. Though NY has great bars and clubs downtown, most students stick around campus, going to local bars (1020 or the Heights), house parties (East Campus), or college activities (Take Back the Night was seriously one of the most moving events I've ever been to). The amazing thing about Barnard is that you can go out and party or see a play or concert, or you can stay in and chill with friends, watch old sitcoms and eat Chinese food. I love having all these options.