GSAS

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From professors to fellow students, it was inspiring to be surrounded by driven, passionate, and empathetic individuals. I admired how my peers consistently stood up for justice and how my professors led our classrooms with thoughtfulness and care.

Alexandra Hussey
’25MA Graduate in Global Thought

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My professors have a palpable passion for their respective fields. I can always feel their excitement about the material and have always gotten the impression that they want me to succeed.

Suraj Chandran
PhD Candidate in Chemical Physics

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The incredible astronomy outreach programs here at Columbia definitely drew me in. The small-knit community makes it easy to start a conversation with anyone I pass in the halls. If you're passionate about what you're doing, it's an amazing opportunity.

Sally Jiang
PhD Candidate in Astronomy