Abhishek Hariharan

As you progress through the first half of this fall semester, you may have a certain thought lingering at the back of your mind: How can I obtain an internship for the summer? This is something that many students probably worry about, but most don’t know that the Center for Career Education offers internship programs!

October is here, which means midterm season has begun! Nevertheless, as you work hard and (hopefully) ace your exams, you’re bound to have some free time. Why not use this as an opportunity to treat yourself and head out into the city, especially with so many activities to choose from this fall season?

October is here, and midterms are approaching soon. If you’re a first-year, you’re undoubtedly curious (or anxious!) about how your exams and the rest of the semester will go. Not to worry, we’ve got your back. Here’s a guide to first-year Core classes for Columbia College students.

Political science is one of the most common majors at Columbia and Barnard. Encompassing a wide variety of areas that utilize skills applicable to any field, it seems like a pretty solid option.

Class of 2023: Welcome to college! You’re going to take over 60 classes throughout your years at Columbia and Barnard. Apart from the required Core and Foundation classes, the rest is pretty much up to your choice. You may not know what classes to pick immediately, but we’ve got you covered. Here’s our list of some interesting intro-level lectures you may want to try out your first semester!

New Student Orientation Program is going to go by in a flash. Yep, though it may seem long at first, it’s only a week. In the many years you’re going to spend at Columbia, NSOP may seem to be just a small portion of that time. Nevertheless, it is your first true experience as a student at Columbia, so how should you look back on it?

Summer break is almost here, and you’re bound to have a bunch of downtime in the next three months. While you might be doing an internship, taking summer courses at Columbia, or just spending time with friends and family, you should also take some time to relax.

Economics is one of the most popular majors here at Columbia and Barnard, and it makes sense. Doing the major seems like a direct way to a successful career on Wall Street.

As the semester winds down and assignments pile up, it’s important to take care of your own mental health. It is pertinent to practice self-care and develop a better understanding of the resources available you can use in order to improve your own well-being.

Welcome back to campus! We at Spectrum hope you had a great, relaxing spring break.