In the professional and postgraduate landscape of the 21st century, it’s tempting to define successful outcomes in quantifiable terms—from competitive job placements and impressive starting salaries to elite graduate program acceptances. At Columbia, we’re mindful of these metrics, too, and we’re always proud to see our students go into the world to pursue all the continued success that awaits them.
But we are equally mindful of outcomes that are less tangible—but perhaps more important. Developing the character, curiosity, initiative and engaged citizenship that are the true hallmarks of a Columbia education.
