New York University Newspaper

New York University has one of largest student housing programs in the United States with over 20 housing units for students. Located in New York, the campus and housing property is rich in culture and scenery. I had an opportunity to visit the campus recently and was impressed by the large statues and beautiful campus.
On my first visit to NYU I found a newspaper called "Washington Square News" sitting on an empty bench. The newspaper is published daily to the students. NYU has many forms of news media including their daily blog, a comedy magazine titled: The Plague, as well as a couple of scholarly publications written by students known as The Minetta Review and Washington Square Review.

As I was reading the paper a student stopped by and asked if I realized the talent it took to publish the WSN. He informed me that he was a writer for the paper and that the WSN was independent from the university. This means that all the advertisements went to cover the price of publishing and printing their school's news. Many notable writers and broadcasters used to write for the the Washington Square News, a newspaper that first began in 1973. The writer was very enthusiastic about his sections in the news and he was easy to get along with. When we said our good-byes I realized that he was very mature and intelligent for his age. New York will do this to young freshman, it will make them more confident and give them to the courage to excel in their work.

The school spirit is vibrant at NYU and the students come together for traditions and socializing. Because of the location of the school, many feel it is not a 'college town' however, many celebrities have been spotted by students, as both the colleague and the famous go about their daily routines.

Student organizations are a huge part of NYU and students also enjoy the traditions that have been celebrated since the schools founding such as 'midnight breakfast', the violet ball, and Apple Fest. The greek life at NYU is diverse and enjoyable. It began with Psi Upsilon in 1837 and many other fraternities and sororities have joined since then.

Motto: To persevere and to excel
Founded: 1831
Ivy League: No
Campus: New York City, NY
School Newspaper: Washington Square News
School Colors: White, Violet
Mascot:Bobcat

Columbia University

Columbia University is an historic and religious school. Their motto actually comes from Psalm 36:9 of the Christian Bible. Columbia's schools include two different religious Seminaries: Jewish Theological Seminary and Union Theological Seminary. Columbia's academics are highly respected especially their Liberal Arts and Bio-medical Engineering programs. Columbia's students are expected to be intelligent, mature, self-motivated, and above all respectful. New York City is a vibrant and culturally diverse area to study, though some students feel unsafe because of its location to Harlem.
Either way, the highly populated city and surrounding cities of Columbia, give their students excellent opportunities for networking and developing important and often life-long connections.
Columbia is the fifth oldest college in the United States and the oldest college in New York. Their law school is prestigious, competitive, challenging, and respected. The professors and students share a remarkable connection because they are both dedicated to improving their knowledge and advancing their unmatched research. With a small student-to-teacher ration, learning is often personalized which leads to a high percentage of successful graduates. Columbia grew from a small King’s College to the renowned and respected research university that is today.
Columbia has taught some of the brightest minds in neuroscience, engineering, arts, and journalism which has advanced various areas of the research field. Columbia has over 200 organizations besides athletics for their students to get involved with including various on and off campus activities. The students organization at Columbia are renowned for their ability to improve the quality of the college experience. Student at Columbia University are expected to be self-motivated and highly dedicated and this gives them social and academic freedom around campus. After graduating, Columbia Lions can be expected to be a part of a highly loyal alumni group and can expect to earn a lot of money.

Motto: In Thy light shall we see light
Founded: 1754
Campus Location: Manhattan, NY
Colors: White, Columbia Blue, White
Mascot: Lions
Athletics: NCAA Division 1
Tuition: (approx) $41, 000 a year
Ivy League: Yes
Website: www.columbia.edu

Cornell University: Excellent Alumni Programs and Involvement

Cornell is an Ivy League School with a vibrant social life. Established in 1865, Cornell University, Big Red, seven undergraduate colleges, including Hotel Administration, Arts and Science, and Engineering. Along with an excellent and rigorous educational plan, the Big Red Bears find time between studies to go out and have fun even though the weather is cold. Along with highly ranked dining services, Cornell's Greek life is active in the community and students enjoy partying. After graduation from college and often must go different ways, they realize that fun has given them outstanding connections in the business world on a national level. Being an alumni of Cornell means you have connections all over the world and are viewed as intelligent and prestigious because of graduating Cornell. The alumni have locations all over the nation including Michigan, where they indulge in an "3rd Friday All Ivy" Lunch with fellow Ivy League graduates. The Alumni from Cornell have recently participated with Habitat for Humanity in North Carolina and Miami. Alumni Involvement is high at Cornell and Alumnus are actively involved in lectures, lunches, and community service from California to Alabama and from New York to Atlanta. Where you go as a Cornell Alumni you will find a fellow Big Red Bear to welcome you.
A running joke in the television show, The Office (US), is that Andy Bernard is proud and boastful of the fact that he is a graduate of Cornell saying "We take care of each other." Andy often refers to himself as being better than others because he is a graduate of Cornell and when he steals the major paper supplier from Dunder Mifflin uses the business name "Big Red."

Location: Ithaca, NY
Motto: "I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study."
Colors: Carnelian and White