If anyone needs a recommendation or info about living in Columbia, shoot me a PM. I've been here a while and if I don't know the answer, I'll find it out for you. Also, the school should be sending out some information that will prove useful (probably moreso than I will) soon.
FYI, current students received an email from the OME this week regarding filling out Roommate Wanted forms. So when 2014ers are trying to figure out housing, consider contacting the OME for a list of people who are looking to fill spaces.