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WESLEY BIRDSALL
Major: Psychology
Hometown: West Hartford, CT
High School: William H. Hall High School
Activities: Columbia Daily Spectator, volunteer at P.S. 165, Research Assistant in the Psychology department
Internship: American Group Psychotherapy Association
“Being around so many unbelievably talented and passionate women is invaluably encouraging and has challenged me to learn more, do more, and experience more. The students and faculty are so passionate and engaged, both academically and socially. Everyone is excited about learning and teaching and experiencing everything that this unique place has to offer. I really believe that Barnard is one of a kind!” |
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AMY CHEN
Major: Economics (Political Economy track)
Minors:
Political Science, Barnard Leadership Initiative
Hometown: Scarsdale, NY
High School: Scarsdale High School
Activities: Student Government Association, Oscar Lee Symposium of Undergraduate East Asian Studies, Let’s Get Ready, Civic Engagement House, Chinese Adopted Students Program for Youth
Study Abroad: Columbia University Summer Business Chinese and Internship Program in Shanghai, China
Internships: New York Cares; American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei, Taiwan; Council on Foreign Relations; Catalyst, Inc.
“I feel so proud to be part of such a caring and supportive environment. I love the bustle of campus—every day of the week there are different student activities going on! Whether the events are sponsored by academic departments, student life offices, or student organizations, the activities on campus always succeed in bringing together and engaging members of the Barnard community.”
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NELLY DAVCHEVA
Major: Economics
Minor: Architecture
Hometown: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
High School: The Loomis Chaffee School
Activities: Barnard Bulletin finance manager, Columbia Women’s Business Society
Internships: Global Private Client Group at Merrill Lynch; RiskMetrics Group
“Barnard is so stylish, smart and fun—everyone I have met here stands out! Students and faculty are friendly and approachable, and I am so proud to be a part of such an extraordinary community of very powerful women. I love how easy it is to connect with people here. I have lived in different places all over the world, and I have never encountered such an open-minded and supportive community before.” |
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GISELLE LEÓN
Majors: Psychology; Spanish & Latin American Cultures
Hometown: New York, NY
High School: Hunter College High School
Activities: Student Government Association VP of Communications, BSAR, PS 165 Tutoring Program, First-Year Reach Out (FYRO), Contributor to Columbia’s The Eye
Study Abroad: Barcelona with IES
Internships: NYU Child Study Center; Berenthal & Associates, P.C.; NYC Department of Education, Region 9
“Barnard has brought together such an amazing group of ambitious, creative, unique, and perseverant young women that inspire me in new ways every day. The sense of community is absolutely astounding. There is such a strong sense of camaraderie and sisterhood among my peers that has existed since I stepped on campus for first-year orientation. As a student at an women’s college, I find it helpful to know that we are all facing similar obstacles in the world and, with that knowledge, we’re able to support each other by sharing our experiences and advice.”
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ELENA MAYER
Major: Economics (Political Economy track)
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
High School: Lakeside School
Activity: Nonsequitur (Co-Ed A Cappella)
Study Abroad: SIT (School of International Training) Senegal
Internship: Program coordinator for 18 in ’08
“I chose to attend Barnard above all because of the intellectual caliber of the student body. I was really excited to be around smart, motivated women, but without the elitism and pomp of some other top-tier schools. And of course the perks of New York City, the small college community with big university opportunities, and the fabulous course offerings made it that much easier to commit to Barnard as well. Since my first day on campus, I’ve never for a second regretted that decision.” |
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CARLA MICHEL
Majors: Economics and Classics
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ometown: Miami, FL
High School: Dr. Michael Krop Senior High School
Activities: Students for Environmental and Economic Justice, CU Sign, National Society of Black Engineers
Study Abroad: University of Sydney
Internships: Marketing Intern at Heidi Weisel (New York Fashion Designer); Sales Intern at Thrillist (Lifestyle Guide for Men); Operations Intern at Tanaka Capital Management
“I wanted to go to a college with smaller class sizes, where I felt that I would be recognized on an individual level. My favorite thing about Barnard is the curriculum. I think the Nine Ways of Knowing embod what a liberal arts education should be. It forces students to explore new academic realms while allowing enough flexibility to accommodate their needs and interests.” |
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LORA MOFTAH
Major: Asian and Middle Eastern Cultures-Jewish Studies
Minor: Anthropology
Hometown: New York, NY
High School: New York City Lab School
Activities: SGA Diversity Committee
Study Abroad: University of St. Andrews, Scotland
“Barnard’s campus allows the close-knit and cohesive Barnard community to thrive. I like that it is small enough that I am able to run into President Spar as I am getting coffee in the morning but also large enough that I am able to meet new friends at the annual Big-Sub or Midnight Breakfast. It is also ideally located in one of the most dynamic cities in the world and yet removed enough to still feel like a small, liberal arts college. For me, Barnard’s campus is the embodiment of the ‘Best of Both Worlds’ quality that is so unique to Barnard and really inspired me to come here.” |
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EMMA SIESFELD
Major: Economics
Minor: English; Barnard Leadership Initiative
Hometown: Lexington, MA
High School: Lexington High School
Activities: McIntosh Activities Council, Spirit Day Committee, Orientation Leader, Student Government Association
Study Abroad: London School of Economics and Political Science–Human Rights: Theory, Practice, and Law
Internships: Meteora Partners, LLC; CGK Partners
“I chose to attend Barnard because of the commitment alumnae have to current Barnard students, the strong commitment of the administrators and professors to instilling critical thinking and research skills in their students, the commitment of advisors to making sure their advisees develop personally, academically, and professionally, and the commitment of the various offices on campus to enhancing student life.” |
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CONNIE WANG
Major: Economics
Minor: Environmental Science
Hometown: Lexington, MA
High School: Lexington High School
Activities: America Reads America Counts, Columbia Daily Spectator, Postcrypt Coffeehouse
Study Abroad: Shanghai Jiao Tong University, London School of Economics
Internship: Mercy Corps
“As a student who could imagine herself equally happy in a women’s college, a co-ed college, a liberal arts school or a research university, who was simultaneously interested in art history, economics, and environmental science, I needed a school that could keep up with me. The academic, professional, and extracurricular opportunities at Barnard are almost overwhelming in their scope, yet Barnard’s faculty and staff make everything accessible.” |
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DIANA WILLSON
Major: History (U.S.)
Hometown: New York, NY
High School: Fieldston School
Activities: Columbia Urban Experience; Barnard Babysitting Agency; Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program; Alpha Chi Omega, Theta Psi Chapter
Internships: Residential Teaching Assistant—Double Discovery Program, Columbia University; U.S. Department of State—United States Mission to the United Nations; Precision Meetings and Events; Lexington Medical Associates
“I love that whenever I am on campus I feel like I’m in a different world—I am literally able to feel like I can escape the hectic NYC life once I enter the Barnard gates. Being a native New Yorker, I was a bit hesitant about going to school anywhere else. I knew the amazing atmosphere that NYC would bring and for me it was hard to imagine being as happy anywhere else for my undergraduate education.” |
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