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Love it or hate it, the Core Curriculum makes up around one-third of your total coursework and is inarguably one of the defining features of the Columbia College academic experience. With so many requirements and unfamiliar course names, the Core can feel pretty confusing and even a little intimidating initially. So here’s what you need […]
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