Core Curriculum (Part 1): Lit Hum, CC, Fro Sci, & U Writing | Columbia Q&A Ep. 4

[@johangordon329]

Wow this is SO AMAZING!! As an incoming freshman, I really appreciate the time that you take to make these types of videos and give all this advice

[@CarolineChen]

thanks so much Johan!! 😊😁 these videos are something I wish I had as an incoming student, so I'm really glad you're enjoying them! (and thank you for appreciating the time too!! 🥺 will do my best to film more over the summer! 😉)

[@daltonagre]

@@CarolineChen Here in Brazil, I liked your video.

[@annieson1041]

I watched parts 1 and 2 of this several months ago when I was beginning my college application journey, and I think it's safe to say that your videos are essentially why I fell in love with the core! Thank you so much - I applied ED & I'll be joining the Class of 2025 :)

[@CarolineChen]

Hi Annie! You just put the biggest smile on my face 😄❤️ I’m so happy you’ll be joining us next year! Getting in was ALL YOU-congratulations baby lion!! 🥰🦁

[@suleymanahmed8844]

This is so exciting! When you talk about the foreign language requirements, can you talk about the pros/cons of picking up a new language vs continuing with your high school foreign language? I’d love to learn Arabic but am unsure whether I could do it for four semesters. Thanks for the videos-they are extremely helpful!

[@CarolineChen]

Hi Suleyman! great question! just posted part 2 to the Core, and will try to more specifically answer your question in a future q&a :) thank you for the support!

[@nnk5195]

I love your videos!! 😭😭😍

[@CarolineChen]

thank you Namiru!! this means so much to me 😊💕

[@laurachu9784]

I love this vid!!!

[@CarolineChen]

Thank you Laura! 😇💕

[@aspiringking5000]

Thank💞You so much. Please continue to make these videos if you can.

[@AJ-eg7mo]

I love your editing! This was so informative, and your videos make me really excited for this upcoming year :)

[@CarolineChen]

thanks Aileen! hope to see you when we are back on campus! :)

[@a.v2834]

this was so helpful thank you so much!!

[@beatrizfalcao9020]

Your videos are perfect! I love their structure and organization. You were exactly on point while informing and giving your insight on the core curriculum. I can see that you care a lot about the quality of your work and I love it! Thanks!!

[@CarolineChen]

Thank you Beatriz! ❤️❤️

[@richardcchen2138]

These edits are soooo clean

[@itstonycia]

Ur top is super cute in you! Thanks for the video. As an incoming freshman it was so informative so just imagine how all ur vids help prospective students!✨💖

[@CarolineChen]

Thank you!! So glad you found it helpful! 😊 (p.s. my super talented sister made the top for me and was so happy to hear what you wrote!! 😄😄)

[@blissfulmountain]

Thank you Caroline! I'm a new student as SEAS, so I have to pick which classes I'll take. This video is helping me a lot!

[@CarolineChen]

Hi Lídia 🥰 so glad to hear it! Best of luck with registration 😉

[@arthurmelo4193]

Guess whom I've found hahaha i'm just randomly watching videos on Columbia

[@charging_cable7191]

This is an amazing video. Keeping making these!

[@CarolineChen]

Thank you!! ☺️

[@sanaly7623]

your angel! also can talk about S.A.T and C.A.T as well?

[@brucex.8045]

Really cannot focus on the curriculum thing, cause someone superduper beautiful in this video is just sooooo distracting hahahaha! 加油呀Caroline! 你是最棒的！支持你！

[@CarolineChen]

Hahaha 😂 that's so nice of you to say 😄

[@julianajanot4280]

Sooo helpful, thank you so much!!

[@debbie1193]

Thank you for providing such a thorough and informative video. Is the Core curriculum you describe here what students in SEAS will take also? If not, how would it differ fo them? Thank you, Caroline!

[@CarolineChen]

Hi Debbie! Thanks for your comment and great questions! 😁 The SEAS core is slightly different from the CC core-here’s a link with some more details! undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/ask/faq/question/2362 Hope this helps! ☺️

[@debbie1193]

@@CarolineChen thank you for your quick reply and for your willingness to help others. It is very much appreciated! Hope you are having a good semester 😊 All the best to you!

[@CarolineChen]

Of course! Hope you are having a great semester too, Debbie! ❤️🥰

[@manalhuxley4809]

Am I crazy? Why do I really wanna take these classes

[@wonkyunglee2128]

What would you say is harder, and what would you say you enjoyed more: Fro Sci, or U Writing?

[@CarolineChen]

Hi Wonkyung! Great question :) I would say that of the two, UW was more challenging for me-but the challenge was worth it because I really grew a lot! My professors for both UW and FroSci were amazing, which made for enjoyable experiences in both courses 😊

[@cS-vw7jm]

hi! i just wanted to ask if there are any programs that are like 'underrated' or 'unknown' that undergrads should maybe pay more attention to?

[@CarolineChen]

Hi! Do you mean programs of study (majors and such) or activities outside the classroom? :)

[@cS-vw7jm]

@@CarolineChen both! but more so on activities or research opportunities/etc

[@daltonagre]

@@CarolineChen Here in Brazil, I liked your videos. Could you please, sent me a link for a site, with more details about the Core Curriculum?

[@zmy2010xqx]

you looks like Annie in Community, with wisdom

[@jimenaperez1660]

Hi Caroline!!!! I love your videos, I'll be applying to Columbia in November and was wondering if your open to reading essays?

[@shujayethossain6554]

Hi Is the School of General Studies as prestigious and Columbia College and SEAS? Thank you!

[@omprakashchaturvedi5227]

Mam, I want your mail because I am applying to columbia this year and I want you to answer my questions.I am a International student

[@Ch-ov3he]

Hi! I was wondering is Swim test/Phys Ed required ? And if it is then what about people who cannot swim ?😅

[@CarolineChen]

Hi! Yes, the swim test & PE are required for Columbia College. Taking a swimming class for PE can fulfill the swim test requirement for people who don’t know how to swim 😊

[@Ch-ov3he]

Caroline Chen thanks! One more question, what about the chemistry department of CC? Is it good?😅

[@hold_me_close]

姐姐，请问你是美高申请的吗？columbia的中国人多不多呀。 我想要早申，但是我怕在哥大交不到中国的朋友。。。

[@CarolineChen]

哈喽！对，我是美国高中申请的！但我在这边也交到许多国内来的朋友 🥰

[@hold_me_close]

@@CarolineChen 喔！那就太好了，希望我早申可以被录取！ 小姐姐也是ED录的吗？

[@CarolineChen]

加油！对，我是ED申请的 😊

[@daltonagre]

Here in Brazil, we have a terrible educational system.

[@dannypaige8987]

What is Fro Sci?

[@daltonagre]

Fro SCi is Frontiers of Science. I live in Brazil.