<p>I am a prospective Barnard student and am writing in both the Columbia and Barnard forums to ask about the relationship and possible tensions between Barnard and Columbia. My concern is rooted in the online back and forth between students from each school. </p>
<p>One the major reasons I chose to apply to Barnard was because I believed it would offer the level of an ivy league education within the community of a small liberal arts college so the academic relationship with Columbia is definitely important to me. I did not apply to Columbia because I personally wanted the small college feeling. I do not consider this reasoning to mean I am using a "back door" into Columbia but I do not think I would be considering Barnard so strongly if the resources of Columbia did not exist.</p>
<p>My question is if the tensions online reflect the attitude of the schools. From what I have read, it seems that Barnard girls are constantly thought of as second class within the entire community. Of course I understand that no one opinion can reflect the many found within a large population. If there is a general sentiment, How would you describe it?</p>
<p>Thanks for your help!</p>