First Year

Take a step back

Although coming to Columbia breeds unrealistic expectations, it's not impossible to meet—or even exceed—them.

Life after NSOP

Those seven glorious days of NSOP set up a love affair doomed to be short-lived.

What's your major?

Life is full of stupid conversations, and, if you are a first-year, you have spent the last week having them.

First Year’s Finished—What’s Next?

The last. The final. The conclusion.

Wow. One year done? How did that happen?

A Marathon Day in the Life of New York