Vomiting in campus trash cans and delivering wisdom!

Name, School, Major, Hometown:
Sophia, CC, English, and I don’t really have a hometown

Claim to fame:
You’ve probably seen me vomiting in one of the many trash cans on campus!

Where are you going?
To the gas station for some snacks.

What are 3 things you learned at Columbia and would like to share with the Class of 2024?

1. Be as colorful and loud and creative as you want and wear whatever you think looks good. Nobody is going to hate you for your outfit (as long as you’re not wearing a C*n*da Goose).
2. Don’t waste getting high on things you hate, like laundry or class. It just makes you lazier and you won’t enjoy yourself. Get really baked with your friends instead and watch Twilight.
3. Be really, really stupid. It’s fun.

“Back in my day…” 
King Lear was on the LitHum syllabus.

Favorite Columbia controversy?
I honestly couldn’t tell you. I don’t remember anything. But I will say, support grad students and never, ever think that Columbia is doing enough.

What was your favorite class at Columbia?
Shakespeare I with James Shapiro. It literally gives me goosebumps to think about.

Would you rather give up oral sex or cheese?
Oral sex. Easy.

Whom would you like to thank?
My CPS therapist.

One thing to do before graduating:
This is going to sound cheesy but sit on Low in the sun. Bask in the warmth and look around and remember how badly you wanted to be here. It can really suck sometimes, so make a purposeful attempt to enjoy as much of it as you can.

Any regrets?
Dating men.

Sophia Van Slyck via Sophia