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I can’t recommend Barnard highly enough!. It inspires and emboldens women in a way that is unique, and anyway you are among guys all the time - in class, in dorms, on campus, in the dining halls, socializing…you are not at all isolated. Going to school in NYC was AWESOME! For those who think of it as simply a women’s college, I would say say that is way too narrow. I loved being able to take advantage of the classes, dorms and dining halls of Columbia, and developed close friendships amongst the entire community. The classes were excellent, my classmates were inspiring and diverse and I am continuously impressed with their accomplishments - Pulitzer Prize winners, Emmy winners, authors, rock stars, business leaders, entrepreneurs, professors, doctors, lawyers - it was really special. To this day, I am empowered and inspired by the education I received from Barnard and the friendships I made. Read 1,283 reviewsĪlum: I graduated from Barnard over 25 years ago. It didn't hurt that the school is in Manhattan, and in my favorite part!. Also, the research materials were endless. They were all working and teaching, so it was the best of both worlds. Even though it was only an elective class, I found it fascinating and the professor, who was visiting from England, was very engaging and enjoyed his work. We saw rings of Saturn, Jupiters moons, storms on Jupiter, star clusters, and more. There's a telescope on campus and I'll never forget our class meeting at 9pm one night to view the planets and see what astronomers actually did. The work load was definitely heavy, but I learned more there than anywhere else I have been since then. They always challenged me to be open to possibilities and to figure things out from all angles. Alum: Attending Columbia University was a fantastic experience for me.