<p>Topic 10 char.</p>
<p>“All first-year students are expected to live on-campus”</p>
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<p>I think I know a girl who’s a freshman and not living on campus. She could be a sophomore transfer, but I think she has a bunch of siblings she has to take care of a lot of the time, hence they let her stay @ home and commute. But yes, in the absence of serious extenuating circumstances, you do have to live on campus.</p>
<p>Perfect!
Thank you.</p>
<p>If you live within, I think 50 miles (some number around there), you’re allowed to commute, but you have to petition to do so. Otherwise, you’re expected to live on campus your first year.</p>
<p>Trust me, you’ll want to. Commuting sucks, and it’s awesome to live with your friends.</p>
<p>I live in brooklyn and I wanted to get away for college but Columbia is perfect for that!
I get to dorm there while still be close to the family and stuff.</p>