internships

“These are unprecedented times” has become a common refrain, and they indeed are. One thing Columbia students can count on, however, is a well-intentioned administrative decision that turns into a disaster for many.

Four factors to consider before enrolling in the summer semester are classes, housing, dining, and financial aid. Unfortunately, the official information about the summer semester can seem confusing. Take a look at Spectrum’s explanation of everything you need to know!

With more people getting vaccinated, the summer semester seems like a viable option to be in New York City, especially for those who have spent their fall and spring semesters off campus. That being said, you might want to start thinking about housing options for the summer.

While typical preparations for a career fair may involve printing resumes, putting on the right professional shoes, and making sure you beat the line to Lerner Hall, the virtual dynamics of impressing your potential employer follow a different set of standards. The Virtual Engineering Career Fair will be held this Friday, September 25th and more “micro” career fairs will be held throughout the year, so it is never too early to start preparing. Begin getting ready with this checklist of everything you need to do beforehand.

My first Halloween I dressed up as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle because my mother had randomly gotten the costume. This was followed by the Grim Reaper, a ghost, and a martial artist—after “Karate Kid” came out, everyone started to tell me I looked like Jaden Smith. Somehow, I felt protected when I dressed up as these monsters and fighters, because it helped me grapple with my fear of the dark.

Columbia College prides itself on being a liberal arts college, and I wholeheartedly support that vision of higher education. College is a place for intellectual journey, where one can hone critical thinking skills fueled by creativity and curiosity. It is where students of different backgrounds gather to engage in discourse and dialogue, symbolized by seminar-style Core courses like Lit Hum or Contemporary Civilization.

In an email to the Barnard community on Tuesday, President Sian Beilock announced the creation of new inclusion grants to foster the creation of a more inclusive and equitable campus community, as well as an initiative to support Barnard students taking unpaid internships.

Though Barnard emphasizes the professional and academic value of internships, the college’s policies regarding internship credit and the limited number of grants available fail to alleviate the burdens imposed by unpaid internships, particularly for low-income students.

Attending CU is incredibly expensive. From tuition to housing to the general cost of living in Manhattan, expenses can pose a burden on many students. However, Columbia and Barnard both partner with the Federal Work-Study program to provide financial assistance to students who demonstrate need by paying them for part-time work.