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My Experience in New York City through Photography

From baseball games to Ellis Island and the World Cup, one student reflects on exploring New York beyond the classroom.

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How Do I Fall in Love With My Summer Classes at Columbia?

One visiting student reflects on six weeks of photography, literature, and unexpected discoveries during Columbia Summer Session.

Faculty

How Prenatal Experiences Shape Health Across Generations

Columbia lecturer and behavioral neuroscientist Elif Duman previews her Prenatal Programming course on early life stress, epigenetics, and lifelong health.

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Writing New York City: On Place, Style, and Possibility

Deborah Paredez previews her Writing New York City course on writing, place, and literary style.

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Balancing Medicine and Finance: My Columbia University Summer Journey

Visiting Student Wilson Tang reflects on how Columbia’s Summer Session bridged his passions for healthcare and finance while immersing him in the vibrancy of New York City.

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Transiting through Penn Station to Understand Abnormal Behavior (and Organic Chemistry)

Visiting premed student Trisha Sudeep shares highlights from her summer semester at Columbia.

Faculty

Using Econometrics to Make Good Decisions and Distinguish Fact from Fiction

Economics lecturer Seyhan Erden previews her Introduction to Econometrics Summer Session course.

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Dispelling Some Myths of Judging in U.S. Courts

Professor Jeffrey Lax offers a sneak peek at his Summer Session course Judicial Politics.

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A Summer of Inspiration as a Columbia SPS Visiting Student

Arianne See reflects on her summer as a Visiting Student Ambassador at Columbia.

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A Summer of Learning and Exploration in NYC

"My journey to Columbia University as a Visiting Student has been a transformative experience."

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A Day at the United Nations: A Politics Student's Dream Come True

"I left the UN Headquarters feeling profoundly enriched and inspired."

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Starting My Columbia Journey

Attending classes and taking field trips with my Arts and Culture Focus Area helped broaden my knowledge of American art history.