<p>Despite my going to Columbia this fall I'm still smitten over my rejection to Princeton. I know, pretty lame, right? I never thought I'd be one of those people complaining about college rejection.</p>
<p>Can you guys tell me why Columbia is a better school than Princeton? What sort of things we have (at the school itself, not the city) that are better? Activities? Traditions?</p>
<p>two good threads to that effect are linked in the Helpful Columbia Threads thread.</p>
<p>and Columbia has traditions but we're not noisy and in-your-face about them. they're not the central part of campus culture.</p>
<p>I'm not a Columbia student but would love to be one (at least, I think...I've got some time) when the time comes. At Columbia, you've got every opportunity at your fingertips. Internships aren't reserved to the summer like they'd be at Princeton; you're THERE, in NYC. </p>
<p>Whoops, just saw that you said not the city. Well, I personally think the Core is an awesome attribute. And my personal interests lie in creative writing and international relations, two huge strengths of Columbia. From what I can tell from theU.com, Columbia's international population is incredible--there are so many opportunities that stem from such a diverse place. </p>
<p>Other than that, I'm sure you'll be very happy with Columbia. Nobody's thinking about old rejections come Thanksgiving.</p>
<p>Princeton is unique and Columbia is unique.
It doesn't have to be that one school is better than another.</p>
<p>The Core is great for students who haven't had the opportunity to enjoy and critically discuss classical literature. I mean, it's New York City. Core and New York City. Do you need any more reasons?</p>
<p>was this necessary to post in two different forums?</p>