u/Ok_Mountain_6917

Is it worth taking on loans to dorm at Columbia as a full-time student? I live in North Jersey. I've been commuting to campus but don't have any friends, haven't joined any activities yet, and don't have any internships, nor have I done any research. I feel like I'm not getting enough from Columbia's resources, but I feel I shouldn't take on any loans, especially in this economy. At the same time, if it can land me a good, stable job, I could easily pay it back. I’m an undergraduate student. Sorry for my wrong flair.

How do you afford attending GS with housing without taking out loans since it’s forbidden in Islam? GS financial aid is very limited..

What can one do to increase the financial aid?

Has anyone received their financial aid package for fall 2026 I don’t see my grants or scholarships for school of general studies

I’m a current student not a new student

I’m position 57 on the waitlist for a course that’s 8am, should I give up hope?

I got all A’s not A- or A+ and 3 B+ in all my core… am I below or above the average?

How common is a B+ in a global core?

Has anyone received a B+ in a global core?

I registered for one course for the Summer and went and dropped it within the add/drop period but had to complete a leave of absence form as my advisor said “The Vergil system will never let you drop ALL courses for a semester without this form.” Will this leave of absence show on my transcript? I’m worried!!!

I’m currently in Mantele’s UW course feel like switching to Ali Yalgin’s UW course. I would appreciate any feedback from former or current students.

Anyone willing to share their pre-calculus or calculus 1 notes

Does Princeton and Cornell send rejection letters in the mail for transfers?