Barnard College - Off the Record
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Barnard College Students Tell It Like It Is
Barnard has caught on to the fact that women love to shop.
Shopping for Classes ? Barnard students have a two-week window in which they may attend as many classes as they want before they finalize their schedule with their advisor, called 'shopping.'
But hopefully they also enjoy the intellectual company of a lot of other women.
'It's an all-girls school?what more can I say? And the guys at Columbia aren't that good-looking, to say the least.'
But what this small liberal arts school lacks in terms of the opposite sex, many students feel they more than make up for in areas like Barnard academics (which includes a partnership with Columbia) and the NYC locale and nightlife.
'New York is the best place to go to school. It's full of really incredible opportunities and experiences. Some of the best theater, shopping, and dining in the world are only a subway ride away. The University offers some really great deals, and a lot of classes on campus take advantage of the fabulous cityscape by arranging field trips to the Met, Central Park, or the theater. It can get kind of expensive, but if you know where to look, you can save a lot of money.'
'It's not every day that you can find a teacher who will invite the class over for coffee or take you out for lunch to discuss a paper, but, at Barnard, this is not an uncommon occurrence. Some of the greatest teachers I've ever had have been at Barnard, not only because they are very fluent in their fields, but also because they are here because they love teaching.'
'From what I have experienced, there are not too many parties on campus in comparison to other party schools. However, there are parties in the college bars around campus. And, of course, you're in NYC, so any club or lounge will always offer some sort of entertainment.'
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