Crossing Continents

For many of us, coming to Columbia was a matter of packing our luggage into the car and driving toward Manhattan’s Upper West Side. But for others—and perhaps more students than one might expect—reaching the welcoming arms of Alma Mater perched atop Low Steps involved crossing countries or an ocean. This Monday, Spectator Opinion hears from three international students who reflect on their unique experiences coming to Columbia from abroad.

• Voyage of intellectual discovery
• When to listen to Bill O'Reilly
• Birds of a feather