Get outside today before the thunderstorm starts

It’s day six of NSOP, which means the wildest week of freshman year (for some of you) is winding down to a close. You’ve made new friends, have already switched majors (?), and are now almost ready to make the transition from prefrosh to official Columbia freshman. Congrats! Shockingly enough, you’ll actually be in classes soon! And while you might have made it through the majority of NSOP events, there’s still a few more…

Today’s Highlights:

  • Columbia Makerspace Tour (9-11AM): The Makerspace is a great resource, complete with fun gadgets like 3D printers and laser cutters. Its location? The 12th floor of Mudd. Its hours? They depend on when office hours are being held by superusers (students who volunteer their time to promote safe use of the space) and the lab manager. However, if you want 24/7 access, you can apply to be a superuser yourself!
  • Registration Help Session (9:30AM-2:30PM): Registration can be a confusing process (especially when you’re eyeing classes with 100+ person waitlists). Current students will be available to answer any questions (well, any questions regarding registration) from 9:30AM-2:30PM on the fifth floor of Lerner Hall.
  • Center for Career Education Info Session (10-11AM): Hoping to snag an internship? Interested in discovering career options for your major? Hoping to be employed after graduation? If any of these are true, the Center for Career Education (CCE) is for you. Career counselors will be giving a brief intro to the CCE in 309 Havemeyer from 10-11AM.
  • Study Abroad and Fellowships Information Session (11AM-12PM): Want to explore a new place, gain knowledge of other cultures, and study somewhere other than Butler? This is your chance! Columbia offers a variety of study abroad options in places like France, Italy, England, China, and Singapore. Take advantage! The event is in 555 Lerner Hall.
  • Financial Aid 101 (4-5PM): No one enjoys debt! Before you end up having to sell miscellaneous items to repay the bank, meet with the Office of Financial Aid & Educational Financing from 4-5PM in Havemeyer Hall.

One Thing To Do Before Graduating: Go to a Columbia football game! Our team has been making a great comeback. Last year, the Homecoming game involved Columbia beating UPenn in overtime, a hundred students rushing the field, and Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” being blasted on repeat. While we finished second in the league (and were tied with Dartmouth), Columbia is always a winner in my heart, as it should be in yours.