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Collegiette Life from a FRIENDS Perspective (in GIFs!)

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Sofia Lyons Student Contributor, Columbia University & Barnard College
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Columbia Barnard chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

When we came to college, we were so so excited to be part of the real world…

And then after living here for about a month, we realized we live in one of the most expensive cities in the world…

But we also have the best shopping and food…

So we’re just like…

After an initial period of major struggles, we learned to fend for ourselves, which feels really great!

 

Like every other college in the world, there are gonna be classes that we hate (and a million more that we love!)

But unlike high school, we don’t always have to go!

And when we have a bad day…

Our school is small enough that you know like… everyone. And you always have someone just down the hall or across the street to talk to…

And someone to stay in with you when you have no plans…

And roommates we can share clothes with…

But we still have the whole city to explore, and possible casual run-ins with celebrities!

We’re one of the only all girls schools where we can attend classes and events with attractive men every day (score!)

But we’re strong independent women who defend our rights…

We’re surrounded by intelligent and intellectual people…

And great friends :)

So thank goodness we go to Barnard!

 

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Sofia Lyons

Columbia Barnard

I'm a first year student at Barnard and aspiring fashion journalist, hoping to bring my fellow collegiettes some style tips & info about upcoming trends! I also love singing/songwriting, dancing, event planning, community service, eating good food, and exploring NYC.