If You're Still Deciding...

Hi everyone! I know that you make your official college decision in just two days, so I thought I would write another entry to offer some advice for those of you still deciding. First, congratulations for making it through the college process! I remember how stressful and hectic life felt a year ago and it really is a huge accomplishment to find yourselves on this side of the college admissions spectrum. So bravo! Also, I am sure that those still deciding are choosing between excellent schools, so again, congratulations! A lot of these schools may seem really similar. Pretty much every college offers a fairly comparable curriculum and each probably presents some pretty incredible opportunities. However, I truly believe that a Barnard college experience is unlike any other.
Having a real college campus in the middle of New York City is really only a facet provided by Barnard and Columbia, and it truly provides the most unique experience I can imagine. I have been to visit friends at other schools and while each certainly offers its own adventures, I can't imagine living anywhere for four years except Barnard's campus. It serves as my intellectual alcove, my origin of academic guidance, my retreat from the city, my source of friendship, and most importantly, a basis for a community of incredibly powerful and enlightened women. It is my home. If you feel like this is a place where you could grow both academically, socially, and personally, then come join me!
Again, I want to applaud all of you on your great accomplishments this year, and I wish everyone the best of luck in the next two days as well as in the next year! If anyone has any questions about ANYTHING, please don't hesitate to contact me at cp2431@barnard.edu. You can even email me over the summer if any questions or concerns pop up! Good luck!!