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POV: you’re preparing to enter BarbieLand (Barnumbia). You’ve scoured the internet for crumbs of information about what it will be like—from maximizing your extracurriculars to getting along with your roommates to finding the best dining hall. (Lesson #1: There is no act of martyrdom like using “Barnumbia” in a Bwog article with an open comments section.) If only there were a way to gather all of that knowledge in one convenient, easy-to-access package. Lucky for you, the minds at Bwog have been doing just that. Think of us as your own virtual Ken.

Over the next four weeks, Bwog will be flooding our feed with content just for you, an incoming ColumBarbie (Kenlumbian?). From building your dream house dorm, to harnessing your Kenergy, to finding community with the other Barbies on campus, Bwog is your one-stop shop for navigating all things life at Columbia. What’s more, if you subscribe to FreshLetter 2023, you’ll get all of that content—plus a ton of extra advice, jokes, and the odd collage—wrapped up in a Barbie-pink bow and delivered straight to your inbox, 100% free. In the words of Ryan Gosling, behind every great Barbie is a Ken (who’s fine with that), and behind every great first-year is Bwog’s annual summer newsletter. 

If you want to be the most knowledgeable Barbie at NSOP, you can subscribe to FreshLetter 2023 here. The first newsletter drops Sunday, July 30, so make sure you’re subscribed by then! In the meantime, check out Bwog’s past articles and watch this space for our upcoming freshpeople content! 

Finally, welcome to Barnumbia! We are so excited to welcome you to our community!

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