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The GS Academic Resource Center (ARC) has partnered with Columbia University Libraries to offer students direct support with research. Schedule an appointment using the ARC’s online appointment system to meet with a research librarian for support on any aspect of your research project, from initial project conception to citation management to deep dives into the archives and everything in between.
Sylvester Benson '23GS recently addressed the Institute of International Education (IIE) to share his experience as an international student studying in the U.S. during the pandemic and his goals for the future.
Joey Hou ‘22GS/CityU, a computational finance major in Columbia’s Joint Bachelor’s Degree program with City University of Hong Kong, created an online resource to provide key insights into the nontraditional program. Hou discusses the inspiration for this resource and why he chose the Columbia-CityU program.
On Tuesday, November 9, faculty, staff, friends, and family gathered at Columbia’s Faculty House to celebrate the induction of 202 students into the School of General Studies Honor Society. The GS Honor Society was created in 1997 to recognize the exceptional academic achievements of GS students who have earned a cumulative GPA of at least 3.8 in more than 30 points of academic coursework at Columbia.
Olivia Flaherty-Lovy '23GS/TCD, a junior in the Dual BA Program with Trinity College Dublin, reflects on her internship experience with a bipartisan Turkish media organization, her future goals in journalism, and starting her first semester at Columbia.
On Thursday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day, the School of General Studies served as a major sponsor of the New York City Veterans Day Parade for the 13th consecutive year. Student veterans, including the U.S. Military Veterans of Columbia University (Milvets), were joined on the float by friends, family, Senior Assistant Dean of Student Veteran Initiatives, David Keefe, and Dean of the School of General Studies, Lisa Rosen-Metsch.
GS student veteran Christopher Mendell spent his high school years thinking that he would become a DJ in Las Vegas, but life took him in a different direction. Mendell enlisted in the Army National Guard after graduation and joined the Honor Guard as a way to pay his respects to his grandfather and fallen veterans. He reflects on his life experience, discusses what brought him to GS, and offers advice to fellow veterans looking to enter higher education.
GS student veteran Shivam Sharma '23 enrolled at GS after serving as an I.T. Specialist in the U.S. Army. He discusses his nontraditional journey to higher education and why he chose Columbia.
On Thursday, October 28, the Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition and Integration (CVTI) hosted a virtual college fair for active duty service members and military veterans interested in enrolling in two- and four- year institutions. At this event, students met virtually with representatives from 99 institutions of higher education and 4 non-profit organizations.
Inspired by his time living with a French family as a student in the Dual BA Program between Columbia and Sciences Po, Enrique Olivo '18GS, recently wrote and published a children's book titled Mommy, what's a Polar Bear? that focuses on climate change.
Last Wednesday, the worldwide Columbia community came together to raise $27,913,242, including an unprecedented $816,065 for GS students from more than 350 individual gifts. These gifts directly support scholarships for current and future students at the School of General Studies.
Raysa Schumacher '24GS shares her journey from Palm Beach State College to Columbia—and the lessons she learned along the way that have helped her succeed.
On Saturday, October 16, for the first time in two years, Columbia alumni and their families gathered together in person to celebrate Homecoming Weekend.
CUNY Scholar Sacha Telfer '22GS reflects on her community college experience at BMCC and what it was like transferring to Columbia.
In honor of National Transfer Student Week, October 18 to October 22, the Columbia University School of General Studies (GS) highlight students and alumni who transferred to GS, as well as offer insight into the unique role that community colleges play in making higher education possible for nontraditional students.