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Barnard College Reviews

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See Barnard College reviews submitted by students. Find out what students have to say about various aspects of attending Barnard College. Read about academic experiences and campus life in these free Barnard College reviews, or contribute your own Barnard College review if you're a current student there.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Naomi from New York, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    It's an interesting place, where you will meet incredibly bright and enthusiastic young women with huge ambitions.
    Tips for prospective students

    don't overpack-and be ready for a whole lot of work.
    Academic Rigor

    there is a lot of work, but amazing teachers
    Dorm Life

    first year housing isn't the best, and you can be unlucky with your room mates, but after the first year, options improve.
    Food and Dining

    The dining hall isn't the best, but there are amazing options all over the city.
    What to do for fun

    see a broadway show, do one of a million events on campus, hang out with friends, and go explore the city.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Mimi from Flowery Branch, GA

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has not been to campus.

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    Will enjoy being here

    I can't wait to start school here next fall. The location and everything about it is exactly what I am looking for in a college.
    Tips for prospective students

    Put a lot of thought in your supplemental essays, and make sure they reflect who you are and what you want to accomplish.

  • 3 out of 4 people found this review useful.

    Halima from Bronx, NY

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    There are numerous classes to take. They make you take a bunch of classes that are totally different from what you want to do. They make sure that when you declare your major at the end of your sophomore year, you know that you deff. want that major.

  • 5 out of 8 people found this review useful.

    Everly from Germany

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.

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    Tips for prospective students

    Barnard College is an all women college. Barnard is a school for women who are interested in making sure their education is their priority.
    Great for these types of students

    Intelligent, Educated, and Patient.

  • 1 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    TJ

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    the campus is really nice.
    Food and Dining

    a lot of stores around the neighborhood.

  • Barnard_2014

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Simply put, I love Barnard and truly almost everyone I know does as well. I have never felt more independent, challenged, or excited as I do living in New York City and taking classes at Columbia. And because of Barnard, I also feel empowered as a woman.
    Tips for prospective students

    The all-girls thing is worth being a little apprehensive about. Yes, you live in the city and you can take classes at Columbia, so it's not really an all girls school in that you'll see guys a lot. But Barnard is still you're primary community, so keep that in mind.
    Academic Rigor

    Barnard is tough. I'm a Neuroscience major and I think if I wasn't so involved in campus activities I'd have an easier time academically, but New York and friends can sometimes be distracting and keep me from studying as much as I should. I have no regrets, however.
    Dorm Life

    I've seen it vary. The first year at Barnard can be a little lonely for some people and the social dynamic (all girls) can take a little while to get used to. I've seen it go both ways-- my freshman dorm really kept their distance, but I've seen hallways of girls from all over the country become a legitimate family to each other.
    Food and Dining

    It's decent. You have choices from all the dining halls on Barnard and Columbia campuses (three) but to be honest the Barnard one is closest to the dorms so that's the one I use the most. Salad bar is a constant, and there's usually a good variety of things to choose from.
    What to do for fun

    Out of everything, this probably varies the most. You have the entire city--which means bars, concerts, clubbing, foodie restaurants, anything you want. Campus activities and organizations also tend to get pretty involved and make the school seem smaller. Sororities and Frats are available if you're into those.

  • Merna from Brooklyn, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Being part of an all Women's College in NYC provides me with various opportunities in the social aspect. With very enthusiastic women, you are able to get through your worst day with a smile on. The positive atmosphere you get from faculty and professors is your motivation.
    Tips for prospective students

    You may be homesick and you may find it difficult to adjust to the college life, however just stay open to everyone on your floor in the dorms and I promise you will have an unforgettable and amazing First-Year experience.
    Academic Rigor

    In terms of the work-load, everything is doable and nothing is impossible. To be honest, it will be quite a transition for you from high school to College, but it will all fall into place. You're first-year experience will be pretty rough in that it will cause you a lot of stress trying to learn how to study for every course and how to manage your time quite well. The reason I rate this as 4 stars is because Barnard is indeed an ivy league and you will be asked to put in all the effort you need to put in to do really well, but with the help of the professors who are literally always there for you to support you. The resources on campus are there for your use, so take advantage of them.
    Dorm Life

    There are four Dorm buildings in the Quad, which is within the campus and there are several apartments for upperclassmen off campus. In the Quad, there is Sulzberger (the newest building), Reid, Brooks, and Hewitt (single dorms). The bathrooms are big and very clean. The hallways are always clean and very catchy on every floor. You have an RA and leader on every floor who come up with events for the floor every month and make life in the dorms worthwhile.
    Food and Dining

    Hewitt Dining Hall is the only Dining Hall on Campus. This Dining Hall
    What to do for fun

    Go out to the city on weekends and weeknights, go to events on campus and on Columbia's campus.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Midnight Breakfast- Breakfast for all Barnard and Columbia Students on the midnight before the first day of finals during both semesters. Breakfast with music and dancing offered by the President of the College, deans, and Professors.
    Clubs and Activities

    Being that Barnard is affiliated with Columbia University, all of the clubs and organizations you can think of exist on campus and it is because of them there is student life on campus.
    Greek Life

    GO OUT ON THE LAWN AND PARTICIPATE! It really is a wonderful experience.
    Campus Safety

    Public Safety is there for you on the go. They really are fast and will in fact drive you to anywhere in the neighborhood late at night if you feel unsafe.