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Want to continue pursuing your childhood dream of becoming the next Yo-Yo Ma? Or perhaps thinking of picking up an instrument for the first time? Whether you’re already an accomplished musician or just looking to begin, there’s an option for everyone. Check out this guide to classical music programs and groups at Barnard and Columbia to help you get started as soon as you arrive on campus this fall.

Phew. The chaotic days of NSOP have come to a close and it’s now time for classes to begin. You’ve got your copy of the Iliad in one hand and your class schedule in the other as you wander around campus in search of your classrooms. It may seem like just yesterday that you graduated from high school, but now it’s time for a new chapter of your life to begin. Here are some do’s and dont’s of the first week of classes to get you started off on the right foot.

We have officially made it to April, folks. This means that Low Steps are getting more and more crowded every day, finals season is approaching, and acceptance letters have been sent out to all of the potential future Lions. Congratulations, class of 2023: Welcome to Columbia.

Feeling like you haven’t had a good laugh since spring break ended? Don’t worry, April Fools’ Day is right around the corner. Now is the perfect time to start planning those sneaky pranks for your beloved roommates and friends. It may feel challenging to think of funny pranks that don’t go too far. Don’t fret—here are some campus-friendly pranks that won’t get you in trouble.

‘Tis the season for housing selection. After finally deciding who you want to room with next year, you and your group are probably compiling a checklist of all of the things you want in a living space. It might be a specific social scene or location, or renovated facilities. Your group may want to live in a modern NYC high-rise or a more classic, trashy college dorm. Here is an updated list of recent dorm renovations and future projects at Columbia to help your group decide.