Columbia traditions: "My favorite Columbia tradition is the student-run music festival, Bacchanal. It is an incredibly fun experience where everyone takes a day to relax by going out with friends to the Columbia lawns. I was able to hang out with friends and catch up with so many people after a busy semester and before finals start. It is such a great time, not to mention the wonderful artists that visit Columbia!"

Why Columbia? "At Columbia, there’s a true abundance of opportunities—both within campus and in the city—something that really excited me. I still got the campus atmosphere I desired to develop a strong sense of community, while very much being a part of one of the most bustling cities in the world."

Learning beyond the classroom: "I'm in a program called the Summer Internship Program in Psychological Science (SIPPS) that combines weekly workshops with mentored research projects. SIPPS is aimed specifically towards students who have little to no lab or research experience, which really helps them build a jumping off point for future experiences. It takes place on campus, which is really convenient, and the application was super easy—just a form with your information, interests and short essay questions, all through its own Columbia website!"

In the world's greatest city: "I have been able to see several Broadway shows for free through Columbia’s Urban New York program. Every semester, they send out raffle information for students, and through that I have been able to see Jagged Little Pill, Funny Girl and Wicked all for free!"