spectrum: lifestyle

To our seniors:

Valentine’s Day is coming up this Friday, Feb. 14. If you have a date or a partner, then you may be eagerly looking towards the end of the week. If you’re single, however, you might be feeling indifferent towards the holiday or even feeling self-conscious if you don’t have plans. Well, not to worry; being single on Valentine’s Day is totally fine. Here are just a few reasons why:

At nearly $80,000 a year, Columbia’s tuition is one of the highest in the country. How can we, as college students, navigate the big city where tourism inflates the price of a sandwich? Read on for these top tips on how to lead a New York life while keeping your wallet happy.

After your first semester at Columbia, you might feel like you have the hang of things on campus: You know to avoid dining halls at all cost during rush hours, you try your best to arrive early to classes in Hamilton before the elevator line starts to form, and you know how hard it is to find a seat in Butler during midterm and finals seasons. However, life at Columbia can still be difficult to navigate, which is why Spectrum has the answers to any lingering questions you might have.

Finals might be frightful, but the holidays in New York are delightful. The few weeks between Thanksgiving and winter break can be a stressful time for students. Between studying for finals, throwing the last events of the year for clubs, and packing up to go home, we tend to forget that December is also a really fun time of the year—especially in New York. So, if you have some time during reading week, or if you are planning to stay in the city over break, don’t miss out on these festive activities!

Besides being a much needed break from school, and for some of us, an opportunity to lounge in the warmth of home while consuming copious amounts of stuffed turkey and mashed potatoes, Thanksgiving serves as a reminder to give thanks for all the good that has come our way this year and give back to the community that has contributed to your wellbeing and success.

Thanksgiving break is right around the corner, Columbia! If you don’t have the luxury of going home for Turkey Day but still want to get away from the busy streets of New York during the holiday rush, here are seven New Jersey towns that might be worth the visit over Thanksgiving break.

After making it through nearly three months of the semester, you deserve a time to rest, relax, and even check out a movie or two.

Thanksgiving break is (thankfully!) right around the corner, and though you’re most likely eager to go back home, binge-watch Netflix, and/or catch up on sleep, we hope that you also take a few minutes to appreciate the people and things that have made life better for you here in MoHi. To give you a little inspiration, we here at Spectrum have come together and crafted a list of things we are grateful for.