Izzy Mollicone

Committing to transferring schools is a big decision: Something wasn’t quite right at your previous school, you put in the work to apply to colleges again, and you got in. Congratulations! Successfully undergoing the transfer application process is no small feat, and actively making a big change for yourself is to be commended.

Welcome, Columbia class of 2023! You’re probably feeling a mixture of intense excitement and nervousness right now as you prepare to graduate high school and look forward to the upcoming school year. Don’t worry; we’ve all been there, and you’re going to be more than fine. One of the choices that you’ll soon have to make is whether you want to participate in one of Columbia’s three pre-orientation programs.

Welcome to an amalgamation of advice spurred by the past two semesters as a transfer student. After a tumultuous freshman year in a dance program downtown, I came to Barnard last fall as an excited, inexperienced, and nervous sophomore. All three adjectives still apply.

FINALLY. It’s Low Beach season, and nothing goes better with sunshine and friends than a frozen treat! If you’ve already checked out our five favorite ice cream spots in NYC, but are still in search of the perfect sweet snack, here is your sequel. These options are either on campus or close by, and can be easily enjoyed while basking on Low Steps or lying on the Butler lawns.

The biggest darty of the semester is upon us. With Homecoming a distant (and faded) memory, we’re here to refresh you with some strategies on how to make your day—and night—as hype as possible.

With assignments rapidly piling up and tan lines fading, it’s beginning to feel like spring break never even happened. Gone are the days of sleeping in, lounging at home, or relaxing at the beach. If you’re in denial, here are some ways to extend that seemingly fleeting bliss.

Finally. After three years of housing wins and woes, you’ve made it to the pinnacle of Columbia Housing Room Selection: 30 glorious, hard-earned points of selection priority. Whether you’ve had your heart set on that one East Campus townhouse you stepped foot in during September of first year or have been patiently awaiting a blissful one-bedroom in Watt Hall, it’s good to reacquaint yourself with your options before heading into the final Room Selection of your college years.

Be honest. Is there an assignment you should be doing right now, instead of being online? Instead of mindlessly scrolling on Instagram or taking another nap, here’s a list of eight ways you can avoid that problem set and still feel productive. Just because you aren’t finishing that paper doesn’t mean you can’t get your life in some sort of order.