The Life of a Columbia Grad Student

Columbia isn’t just an Ivy League campus, it’s a mini universe full of ideas, ambitions, identity and even romance. This section of The Yariverse is dedicated to exploring what it means to live, study, and create within Columbia. From the libraries to late night debates in classrooms, cafés and apartments. Columbia is more than an academic experience, it’s a lifestyle and everyone is smarter than you. Here, you’ll find reflections on student life, projects, and how Columbia has made me an extrovert. This place is pure hustle between networking and authenticity, and the rush to build something bigger than grades or résumés. Whether you’re part of the university, are in the mist of applying or simply intrigued by its culture, this page offers you a personal lens into the secret life of a Columbia grad student.

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Life of a Columbia Grad Student

Oh, to be a Statue turning 122 Years Old.

How to survive a fall down the stairs of a legendary spot on campus.

I really did fall down the stairs a few feet from the Alma Mater. Luckily it didn’t break me, or any bones, but the bruise was legendary enough I framed the bandage as a reminder.

Columbia University: 16 Spooky Facts for Yariween

Spooky Season 2025

Here’s a list of cool Columbia facts you probably didn’t know about!

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