<p>I going to summer advising on July 24. Should I do some preparation things while I'm there like opening a bank account, buying used textbooks, etc? Also, any other suggestions?</p>
<p>I have those same questions. I'm attending this Wednesday's session.
Also - what's the best, most convenient bank to open an account at?</p>
<p>imo, the most convenient would be either citibank or chase because they have ATMS located on campus but there is Commerce nearby</p>
<p>bank with citi, buy textbooks online, get contact info for important advisers.</p>
<p>there's a lot of banks nearby columbia. I go for Washington Mutual because they're the friendliest, free checking, free savings, and give me the least BS. I plan to open another at Citi soon, however, since they're the worldwide option.
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<p>Does anyone have any more feedback on the different banks at Columbia? I'm leaning towards Chase right now...</p>
<p>Is there a reputed "student-friendly" one?</p>
<p>I think Columbia has some sort of affiliation with citiBank... I saw their sign in the caf</p>
<p>There's a Citibank branch located inside Lerner next to Cafe 212 (the first floor). Basically it hugs the entrance to Carman.
C</p>