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For those of you who decided to attend Columbia, can you please state your reasons why. Thanks
Why Columbia???
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Hi Rimpy,
I think it is a shame that people can post up replies discouraging people from defending their school, but someone can't share reasons why they chose a particular school.
Type-S you're going to SDOS next year why don't you post and help Rimpy out rather than telling me not to tell people why to go to PENN?
Anyways, Even though I will not be attending Columbia next year two of my friends are and their reasons are mainly around specializing. They liked NY a lot and wanted a change. these were the main reasons, also it involved just "feeling right for them."
You and I have discussed Columbia before and I think it is the right school for you since you wanted a smaller class than NYU and wanted to stay in NY.
I wish you the best of luck. It does feel special to get in your top choice.
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I think it is a shame that people can post up replies discouraging people from defending their school, but someone can't share reasons why they chose a particular school.
Type-S you're going to SDOS next year why don't you post and help Rimpy out rather than telling me not to tell people why to go to PENN?
Anyways, Even though I will not be attending Columbia next year two of my friends are and their reasons are mainly around specializing. They liked NY a lot and wanted a change. these were the main reasons, also it involved just "feeling right for them."
You and I have discussed Columbia before and I think it is the right school for you since you wanted a smaller class than NYU and wanted to stay in NY.
I wish you the best of luck. It does feel special to get in your top choice.
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rimpy823,
Although I haven't completely sold out to Columbia yet, it is between there and one other school. Personally, Columbia has alot to offer in my opinion.
It is an awesome school if you want to specialize. For those number hungry people out there, 22 of the 65 graduating students from the class of 2002 entered specialty programs. Not too bad. The class size is fairly low and the faculty really want you to do well. Their board scores are always in the top 3 or 4 in the nation...but those don't really even matter to me. I love the prospects of spending 4 years in NYC and the Upper West Side. Columbia's Morningside and Washington Heights campuses put some of the best colleges and schools right at your fingertips. As with most Ivy League schools and especially that of the college of Physicians and Surgeons, the faculty are all at the top of their field. The Upper West is a great place for study, away from the madness that is New York City, but only a quick train ride away from NYC's nightlife. I think the city and locale are unparalleled. There is so much to offer and to get into in the city. No one disputes how unique New York city is. Overall, I know that Columbia would provide a great education and NYC a grand background. Weather, travel, and cost can give you headaches, but it is all part of the NYC experience. To me, the scenery and diversity of Columbia is an exciting change from South Carolina. As a Columbia student, you have the best in health science campuses and in NYC, the capital city of the world.
Although I haven't completely sold out to Columbia yet, it is between there and one other school. Personally, Columbia has alot to offer in my opinion.
It is an awesome school if you want to specialize. For those number hungry people out there, 22 of the 65 graduating students from the class of 2002 entered specialty programs. Not too bad. The class size is fairly low and the faculty really want you to do well. Their board scores are always in the top 3 or 4 in the nation...but those don't really even matter to me. I love the prospects of spending 4 years in NYC and the Upper West Side. Columbia's Morningside and Washington Heights campuses put some of the best colleges and schools right at your fingertips. As with most Ivy League schools and especially that of the college of Physicians and Surgeons, the faculty are all at the top of their field. The Upper West is a great place for study, away from the madness that is New York City, but only a quick train ride away from NYC's nightlife. I think the city and locale are unparalleled. There is so much to offer and to get into in the city. No one disputes how unique New York city is. Overall, I know that Columbia would provide a great education and NYC a grand background. Weather, travel, and cost can give you headaches, but it is all part of the NYC experience. To me, the scenery and diversity of Columbia is an exciting change from South Carolina. As a Columbia student, you have the best in health science campuses and in NYC, the capital city of the world.
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I am not 100% sold on Columbia yet either, but I do have a deposit down there.
I really think Columbia has a tremendous amount to offer its students. I just remember at my interview being so impressed that students and professors alike took time out of their busy schedule and just drop by the interview room to chat as we were waiting. In particular, there was a very impressive oral surgery prof who spent time with me reminissing about his years at Columba and then at Harvard for his MD. Every prof that I met was very interested in me, and emphasized how great the student/faculty relationships are at Columbia. At a couple of other schools that I visited, I definitly felt that I as an interviewee was being shuffled around. I mean when I interviewed at OHSU, I felt as if I was just another warm body in the building.
Also, the draw of NYC is almost too much to pass up. Sure, you will live as a dirt poor student for four years, but you will soon be making enough money to make it all seem like a distant memory. If you are even thinking of specializing, Columbia would be a superb choice. It definitly will not close any doors.
Also, I remember talking with a 4th-year when I was there who was nothing but happy with his school. It sounded like there were always social activities to attend, people to study with, and plenty of support for all of the students. It sounds like you really get what you pay for there.
I have been royally spoiled by going to a private undergraduate school where the administration runs like butter. I find myself looking for the same type of thing in a dental school.
Anyways, anyone else who can add to this thread would be great...I need some more convincing so I can finally make my decision!!
I really think Columbia has a tremendous amount to offer its students. I just remember at my interview being so impressed that students and professors alike took time out of their busy schedule and just drop by the interview room to chat as we were waiting. In particular, there was a very impressive oral surgery prof who spent time with me reminissing about his years at Columba and then at Harvard for his MD. Every prof that I met was very interested in me, and emphasized how great the student/faculty relationships are at Columbia. At a couple of other schools that I visited, I definitly felt that I as an interviewee was being shuffled around. I mean when I interviewed at OHSU, I felt as if I was just another warm body in the building.
Also, the draw of NYC is almost too much to pass up. Sure, you will live as a dirt poor student for four years, but you will soon be making enough money to make it all seem like a distant memory. If you are even thinking of specializing, Columbia would be a superb choice. It definitly will not close any doors.
Also, I remember talking with a 4th-year when I was there who was nothing but happy with his school. It sounded like there were always social activities to attend, people to study with, and plenty of support for all of the students. It sounds like you really get what you pay for there.
I have been royally spoiled by going to a private undergraduate school where the administration runs like butter. I find myself looking for the same type of thing in a dental school.
Anyways, anyone else who can add to this thread would be great...I need some more convincing so I can finally make my decision!!
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Portlander, I couldn't agree with you more. Going to a public university I realize I need to attend a school that will make me feel like a human being rather than a number. Treat me like a colleague, rather than look down upon me. My confidence and attitude flourish when I am in an environment where profs and students see eye to eye, I get discouraged when schools are disorganized and when profs don't give you the time of day.
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Portlander,
I too am not 100% sold on Columbia yet. There is no doubt in my mind that the education, personal attention, and environment of Columbia is awesome (let alone everything NYC offers - everything). The only thing holding me back from attending Columbia SDOS is going to the Medical University of South Carolina...The lifestyle differences are drastic.
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Class size is low, around 50, and the school is in the middle of the great town of Charleston, SC. If you haven't been I can only try to describe the uniqueness of the city. Imagine a health science campus surrounded by palm trees, cobblestone streets...students living in old Victorian homes downtown or in modern luxury apartments in places like James Island. It is Charleston, SC, a very historic victorian port town with upscale and modern shopping and city features (Not to mention a 7:1 girl to guy ratio thanks to schools like the College of Charleston, etc). The students there have a great time with all the social functions that you'd predict were important to 'old South' traditions. Overall, it really is a paradise mixed among the old and the new.
Right now though, lifestyle and the opportunities and differences between both schools makes this decision especially difficult for me right now...
I too am not 100% sold on Columbia yet. There is no doubt in my mind that the education, personal attention, and environment of Columbia is awesome (let alone everything NYC offers - everything). The only thing holding me back from attending Columbia SDOS is going to the Medical University of South Carolina...The lifestyle differences are drastic.
MUSC
Class size is low, around 50, and the school is in the middle of the great town of Charleston, SC. If you haven't been I can only try to describe the uniqueness of the city. Imagine a health science campus surrounded by palm trees, cobblestone streets...students living in old Victorian homes downtown or in modern luxury apartments in places like James Island. It is Charleston, SC, a very historic victorian port town with upscale and modern shopping and city features (Not to mention a 7:1 girl to guy ratio thanks to schools like the College of Charleston, etc). The students there have a great time with all the social functions that you'd predict were important to 'old South' traditions. Overall, it really is a paradise mixed among the old and the new.
Right now though, lifestyle and the opportunities and differences between both schools makes this decision especially difficult for me right now...
