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Dreams of Making a Continental Contribution

At Columbia, Bienvenu Didace Irafasha CC’22 found that his interest in meeting people of diverse backgrounds dovetailed with a passion for international relations.

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Jonathan Tanaka CC’23 Wants Young People to Think Like a Philosopher

Jonathan Tanaka CC’23 has been so energized by his experiences with faculty that his goal is to go into academia, to consider the intersections between mathematical logic and analytical philosophy.

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Melissa Juarez CC’23 is Making an Impact Through Education

“There’s something about being here and seeing everyone do their niche things that they love — it inspires you to do what you like to do!” — Melissa Juarez CC’23

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Fulfilling his Columbia Dream

“I came to understand our world and what works, what doesn’t and how to change that. It is that inherent sense of civic responsibility that I love about the Core. There’s nothing like it at any other college.” —Jaxon Williams-Bellamy CC’21

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Meet Amanda, Ike and Kuangye, College students whose lives have been reshaped by strangers who believed in their potential.

They Need You and the World Needs Them

Meet Amanda, Ike and Kuangye, College students whose lives have been reshaped by strangers who believed in their potential.

Learn about three extraordinary Columbians who, through donor support and leadership, have already set out to change the world.

Core to Commencement Stories: Building a Better World

Learn about three extraordinary Columbians who, through donor support and leadership, have already set out to change the world.

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Core to Commencement Stories: Kenneth T. Jackson, Jacques Barzun Professor

"There's something special about this city, and I'm going to try to convince you of it"

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Learn about the largest financial aid campaign in the history of the College and the University.

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How did financial aid affect your life? What was it like to say Yes to Columbia?

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