Meet Our Tour Guides
Barnard Student Admissions Representatives (BSARs) are current Barnard students who lead campus tours and assist in the Office of Admissions. Find out more about them below!
Naomi Zarin '25 “My favorite thing about Barnard is that it combines the community of a small liberal arts women's college, the resources of a large Ivy League university, and the opportunities of New York City into one incredible experience.”
Hometown: Portland, ME
High School: Casco Bay High School for Expeditionary Learning
Major: Undecided (considering Urban Studies with a specialization in Architecture or Education)
Activities at Barnard: Barnard Babysitting, CMTS 24 Hour Musical, KCST Shakescenes
Fun Fact: In eighth grade, I represented my home state of Maine in the National Spelling Bee (and I recently found out I'm in a Netflix documentary for about five seconds because of that)!
Alina Johnson '25 “My favorite thing about Barnard is definitely how excited everyone is to see everyone else succeed! This community makes it feel like everyone's successes are your successes too.”
Hometown: Seattle, WA
High School: Holy Names Academy
Majors: Physiological, Organismal Biology, and History
Activities at Barnard: Columbia Bartending Agency, CUEMS EMT, Student Worker Solidarity, SGA Equity Committee
Fun Fact: I have written a Letterboxd review for every movie I've seen in the past 2 years.
Sophie Conrad '25 “The community!”
Hometown: Long Beach, NY
High School: Waldorf School of Garden City
Majors: Art History and Political Science
Special Program: Human Rights Concentration
Activities at Barnard: Bwog, Alpha Chi Omega, Columbia Law School OPSC, Order of Omega
Fun Fact: I work at a legal advocacy nonprofit fighting excessive surveillance and privacy violations in the city!
Tara Sangal '25 “Barnard is an incredibly supportive environment where every single person thrives in their own unique way. Barnard students truly make Barnard what it is!”
Hometown: Clinton, NJ
High School: North Hunterdon High School
Major: Computational Biology
Minors: Science and Public Policy
Special Program: Public Health
Activities at Barnard: Matriculate, Journal of Global Health, LateNite Theater
Fun Fact: I've been interested in aviation since I was young and I have my pilots license!
Molly Durawa '25 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the location! Barnard’s campus is beautiful, and I love walking around the surrounding area with friends, birdwatching in Riverside Park and Central Park, and going to museums and concerts.”
Hometown: Dover, NH
High School: Phillips Exeter Academy
Major: Biology
Activities at Barnard: Columbia Daily Spectator, The Columbia Federalist
Fun Fact: I'm 6 feet tall (as was made official by the doctor in March of 2022)!
Sophie Dau '25 “I love Barnard because the community is so empowering and personable. It’s incredible to be surrounded by students who always seize the chance to talk to people, gain new perspectives, and create opportunities for themselves!”
Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
High School: Rowland Hall
Majors: History and Gender Studies
Minor: French
Activities at Barnard: Senior Staff Writer at the Columbia Daily Spectator, Board Member of Sunrise Columbia, Board Member of Club Q
Fun Fact: My friends and I are big fans of the Broadway lottery; we have won tickets to see 20+ shows for great prices!
Olivia Martinez '25 “When you step onto Barnard's campus you are met with warmth, acceptance, celebration, and intellectual curiosity. My favorite thing about Barnard is sitting in the classrooms and getting overwhelmingly inspired by my peers by their intellectual curiosity and passions.”
Hometown: Paramus, NJ
High School: Academy of the Holy Angels
Majors: Political Science and Human Rights
Minor: Psychology
Activities at Barnard: Board Member for Athena Student Advisory Board, VP of Testing and Admissions for Athena Pre Law Society, Podcast Contributor for Columbia Undergraduate Law Review, Williams Fellow in the Summer of 2023
Fun Fact: I fell in love with Barnard after attending Barnard Bound virtually in the fall of my senior year!
Tali Beckwith-Cohen '25 “The passion and curiosity of my peers!”
Hometown: Rochester, NY
High School: School of the Arts
Major: History
Activities at Barnard: Kings Crown Shakespeare Troup, Columbia Roosevelt Institute Education Committee
Fun Fact: I am missing a fibula in my left leg
Ellie Carver-Horner '25 “The people! Everyone at Barnard is so truly unique and driven and it makes the community very special!”
Hometown: Columbia, MO
High School: Rock Bridge High School
Major: Prospective American Studies
Activities at Barnard: Writing Fellows, WBAR Student Radio, Meet Me at the Museum, ColumbiaVotes, Camp Kesem at CU
Fun Fact: I love to hike and have summited five(small) mountains!
Jacqueline Artiaga '25 “Barnard has provided me with a uniquely welcoming community and endless activities that make each day exciting!”
Hometown: Moraga, CA
High School: Campolindo High School
Major: Urban Studies
Activities at Barnard: Climbing Club, Clay Collective, BSAR
Fun Fact: I graduated from the same high school as Still Woozy!
Martha Laramore-Josey '25 “My favorite thing about Barnard is how much everyone cares. Students look out for one another, and the faculty and staff are endlessly supportive!”
Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI
High School: Pioneer High School
Major: Prospective Neuroscience and Behavior
Activities at Barnard: Black Theatre Ensemble, Uptown Vocal A Cappella
Fun Fact: I never leave the house without a book!
Alex Sessions '25 “The FLI Program and Access Barnard”
Hometown: New York, New York
High School: Alabama School of Mathematics and Science
Majors: Astrophysics and Film
Activities at Barnard: Athena Center of Leadership Fellowship, Theater/CU Players, Access Barnard (FLI Student), Matriculate, Barnard Student Admissions Representative (BSAR), Student Learning Assessment Community (SLAC), Rock Climbing, Barnard Babysitting, Athena Film Festival
Fun Fact: If given a quote from any marvel movie I can name the movie title, where it fall in the MCU timeline, and the year the movie was made.
Taraa Gurunath '25 “My favourite thing about Barnard is its extremely welcoming and loving community. There has never been a second when I've felt alone here!”
Hometown: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
High School: Sishya
Majors: Prospective Economics and Mathematical Sciences
Activities at Barnard: McIntosh Activities Council, Columbia Hindu Students Organization, CU Dhoom, Barnard Student Admissions Representative
Fun Fact: After a zoom call with the BSARs, I fell in LOVE with the college, and that's also why I chose to attend!
Abby Jack '25 “I love how Barnard is a brilliant community full of diverse perspectives in the greatest city in the world.”
Hometown: Elizabethton, TN
High School: Elizabethon High School
Major: Urban Studies
Minors: Environment and Sustainability
Activities at Barnard: Athena Fellows, Access Barnard Peer Mentoring, Columbia Eco-Reps, Columbia Musical Theater Society
Fun Fact: I've been to 16 National Parks, including the Grand Canyon and Yosemite!
Veronica Banat '25 “Each person you meet is special and has a story.”
Hometown: Freehold, NJ
High School: Colts Neck High School
Major: Pre-law track majoring in Human Rights
Minors: Spanish and Latin American Studies
Activities at Barnard: Treasurer and member of Mujeres, a part of Alpha Chi Omega, and an active member of the dance department at Barnard.
Fun Fact: I live in the same town as Bruce Springsteen.
Manuela Silva '25 “My favorite thing about Barnard are the people and it being in New York.”
Hometown: Washington, DC
High School: School Without Walls
Majors: Middle Eastern Studies and Cognitive Science
Activities at Barnard: Columbia Daily Spectator, Housing Equity Project
Fun Fact: I love to read! My favorite book is "Mujer Habitada" by Giaconda Belli
Luisa Nahr '25 “My favorite thing about Barnard is all the wonderful people I have met here and how passionate and kind everyone is!”
Hometown: Larchmont, NY
High School: Mamaroneck High School
Major: History
Minors: Environmental Science
Activities at Barnard: Columbia University Players (CUP), King’s Crown Shakespeare Troupe (KCST), Orchesis Dance, German Preceptor, BSAR
Fun Fact: I was born in London and I speak fluent German :)
Reda Shaikh '25 “I love the annual traditions on campus that make the community feel like home!”
Hometown: San Jose, CA
High School: Evergreen Valley High School
Majors: Economics and Mathematics
Minor: Computer Science
Special Program: Bridgewater Associates New Pathways Scholar
Activities at Barnard: Access Barnard Peer Mentor, Research Assistant for Professor Tolonen, Columbia Daily Spectator Crosswords Writer, Columbia Women's Association of Venture and Equity, PGN Professional Business Fraternity
Fun Fact: My biggest inspiration is Bob Ross!
Tabitha Wan '25 “I love the feeling of community embedded in New York City!”
Hometown: Hillsborough, CA
High School: Burlingame High School
Major: Mathematics-Statistics
Activities at Barnard: Undergraduate Mathematics Society
Fun Fact: I am a transfer who was originally studying in Paris, France!
Kimya Firoozan '25 “I love Barnard because it feels like a second home, where I've found lifelong friends and endless opportunities for both academic and personal growth.”
Hometown: Queens, NY
High School: Stuyvesant High School
Majors: Neuroscience and Behavior
Minors: Science and Public Policy
Special Program: Pre-Med
Activities at Barnard: Research Assistant at the Barnard Vision Lab, Resident Assistant, TA for General Chemistry, Beckman Scholar, Peer Mentor, Matriculate, Camp Kesem, Brain Exercise Initiative, and BSAR!
Fun Fact: I've just recently published my first poetry collection, and am already working on the next!
Helena Khwaja '25 “The community shared among every single other Barnard student!”
Hometown: Dubai
High School: The American School of Dubai
Major: Economics
Activities at Barnard: RBSAR, Pre-Law Society, Director of Communication of Afghan Student Alliance, Women in Law and Politics, Muslim Student Association
Fun Fact: I was born on Friday the 13th!
Chiamaka Kanu '26 “I love the supportive environment of Barnard! I truly feel like I can do anything here and I will always have the support of my peers, teachers, and school!”
Hometown: Eau Claire, WI
High School: Regis High School
Majors: Neuroscience and Behavior and English
Activities at Barnard: Columbia African Students Association, Postcrypt Coffeehouse, Barnard Organization of Soul and Solidarity, Columbia Black Students Organization, Columbia DOOR Lab
Fun Fact: I have lived on 3 different continents!
Vasia Tassiopoulos '26 “My favorite thing about Barnard is that the community is so unique and supportive, and intent on seeing its members succeed.”
Hometown: Long Island, NY
High School: The Knox School
Majors: Mathematics and Psychology
Minor: Psychology
Activities at Barnard: McAC, Columbia Hellenic Society, Undergraduate Math Society, BSAR
Fun Fact: I used to be a competitive Greek dancer!
Tal Bloom '26 “Barnard students are truly the kindest human beings! Everyone is always looking to make friends with the people they're sitting next to in class or grab coffee with someone new who just joined their club. One of my favorite spots to sit and work on campus is on the sunny stoop outside Barnard Hall, and every time I'm there, I see at least five of my friends walk by, light up, and say hello!”
Hometown: Needham, MA
High School: Needham High School
Majors: English and Human Rights
Minor: Urban Teaching
Activities at Barnard: Nonsequitur A Cappella, Bwog News, Orchesis Dance Company, Columbia Musical Theater Society, Barnard-Columbia Choir, and Writing Fellow
Fun Fact: I'm a twin!
Rachel Yuan '26 “I love how at Barnard every single student feels comfortable expressing themselves through their personal style because of how welcoming the community is here!”
Hometown: Hoover, AL
High School: Hoover High School
Majors: History
Minor: Psychology
Activities at Barnard: Columbia Daily Spectator Deputy Layout Editor, WKCR radio programmer
Fun Fact: I love concerts! I’ve seen over 14 so far and I hope to see even more.
Emily Lu '26 “My favorite thing about Barnard is that I constantly feel supported and challenged by my peers and I've grown both academically and personally.”
Hometown: Bridgewater, NJ
High School: Bridgewater-Raritan High School
Major: Political Science
Activities at Barnard: Columbia Daily Spectator, Taiwanese American Students Association
Fun Fact: I went stargazing on a beach in Santa Cruz and I saw shooting stars, Jupiter, and Neptune.
Kasey Hernandez-Sexton '26 “The collaborative and uplifting environment that genuinely feels like home!”
Hometown: Mobile, AL
High School: St. Luke's Episcopal School
Major: Medical Anthropology
Minor: Spanish
Special Program: Pre-Med
Activities at Barnard: Lift Up Barnard, Columbia University EMS, Columbia Metrotones, Musical Mentors Collaborative, Board Games Club
Fun Fact: My perfect snack is chili lime mango and sweet tea.
Anya Voit '26 “There are so many things about Barnard that I love, but without a doubt my favorite thing about Barnard is the community here. Everyone I have met here from peers to teachers to faculty have been genuinely kind and supportive.”
Hometown: Scarsdale, NY and The Bay Area (CA)
High School: Edgemont Jr/Sr High
Major: Biochemistry
Minor: Math
Activities at Barnard: Columbia Ski/Snowboard club, Columbia space initiative, John Snow Lab at Barnard, and Barnard admissions!!
Fun Fact: I taught myself how to read braille.
Abeer Saed '26 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the incredible, smart, and ambitious students I meet every day. Being surrounded by peers who have the same amount of enthusiasm for learning is the best community to be in.”
Hometown: New York, NY
High School: The Young Women's Leadership School (Manhattan)
Major: Architecture
Minors: Science and Public Policy
Activities at Barnard: Skip Stop Commuter organization, Access Barnard (HEOP), Project Sunshine, BC/CU Breast Cancer Society
Fun Fact: I enjoy creating films in my free time! I entered my productions in film festivals before (and won some!).
Isa Li '26 “Dark, rainy days studying in Milstein.”
Hometown: Edina, MN
High School: Edina High School
Major: Political Science
Special Program: Pre-Med
Activities at Barnard: CUEMS, Barnard-Columbia Chorus, Games Club
Fun Fact: I have 8 piercings!
Mitra Manshouri '26 “My favorite thing about the Barnard is the strong sense of community, and the relationships I have been able to form with my professors since being here.”
Hometown: Mill Valley, CA
High School: The Bay School of San Francisco
Major: Sociology
Minor: Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Activities at Barnard: MYNYC(Mentoring Youth NYC), CSEG(Columbia Social Entrepreneurship Group), Barnard Admissions Team
Fun Fact: I'm born on New Year's eve.
Smiti Modhurima '26 “The fashion! Everyone's style is really unique and it's always fun to outfit-watch here.”
Hometown: Dhaka, Bangladesh
High School: UWC Mahindra College
Majors: Economics-Statistics and Philosophy
Activities at Barnard: Columbia Debate Society, Access Barnard Global Ambassador, Club Bangla, and BSAR!
Fun Fact: I once walked into an inanimate car and had to get six stitches...
Kiki Kamakura '26 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the way our curriculum, school structure, and overall social environment promote and emulate intersectionalities!”
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii
High School: Punahou School
Major: Environmental Science
Minor: Political Science
Special Program: ESP2
Activities at Barnard: Columbia Youth4Debate Vice President of Curriculum, Asian American Alliance (AAA) Secretary, Columbia Pre-Law Society, Ferris Reel Film Board Member, BSAR, SIPA Events Assistant
Fun Fact: One fun fact about me is I love to go hiking both at home in Hawaii and in upstate New York!
Laine Carter '26 “My favorite thing about Barnard is how I am given the freedom to explore topics that interest me and as I do so, am supported by teachers who value my perspective. I am so inspired by the community of brilliant, driven, and intensely passionate women all united in a love for learning and a desire to effect change.”
Hometown: Washington DC
High School: Basis DC
Major: English
Minor: Dance
Activities at Barnard: Columbia Repertory Ballet, Black Pre-Law Society, and Barnard Admissions!
Fun Fact: I play the guitar.
Mariley Melo '26 “My favorite thing about Barnard is definitely the connections you make along the way, especially with the professors, but also the diverse range of opportunities and clubs!”
Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
High School: Saint Joseph School (Dominican Republic)
Major: Political Science
Minor: Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies; Latin American Studies
Activities at Barnard: Sabor Latinx dance group, Athena mock trial, SGA, Columbia Pre Law society
Fun Fact: I am learning a third language, Portuguese!
Sammy Obel '26 “My favorite aspect about Barnard is that every person I have met is very passionate about their interests and hobbies and inspire me to be my best self.”
Hometown: Wilmette, IL
High School: New Trier High School
Major: Undecided but interested in Political Science, Human Rights, Economics
Activities at Barnard: Columbia Votes, Mentoring Youth NYC, Columbia University Fashion Society, Kappa Alpha Theta
Fun Fact: I am an avid American football fan (Go Bears!).
Chancey Stefanos '27 “I love that at Barnard, I am presented with so much balance and freedom regarding every aspect of my college life. Barnard is a small women's liberals college but also a co-ed large research institution. Barnard is in New York City but still provides a college town through Morningside Heights and our campus. At Barnard, there's nothing you can't do, and I truly feel like I get to hand-pick which college experience I want every single day.”
Hometown: Dallas, TX
High School: Greenhill School
Majors: Political Science and Art History, Visual Arts Concentration
Activities at Barnard: Bwog, Bacchanal, Barnard Babysitting
Fun Fact: I can blindly tell the difference between Dr. Pepper, Coke, and Pepsi (including their many variations)!
Julia French '26 “the uniqueness of each individual, there are no "copy and pastes" of anyone at Barnard due to their niche interests and passions!”
Hometown: Westchester, NY
High School: Rye Country Day School
Major: Political Science
Minor: Spanish
Activities at Barnard: Pre-Law Society, CWBS, Kappa Alpha Theta
Fun Fact: I used to Irish dance competitively (so random, I know)!
Siara Chowdhury '26 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the community. Being surrounded by such intellectually curious and driven people is a huge privilege that I wouldn't trade for anything.”
Hometown: Bronx, NY
High School: Manhattan Village Academy
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Economics
Activities at Barnard: Skip Stop Commuter Students Association, Access Barnard Peer Mentor, Women in Computer Science, iProject, Columbia Women in Business
Fun Fact: My fun fact is that I was born on Halloween and I like memorizing the capitals and flags of different countries.
Martha Robledo '26 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the sense of community. Everyone is so supportive and willing to help or befriend each other, which makes the whole experience feel welcoming and uplifting!”
Hometown: Brownsville, TX
High School: IDEA Frontier College Preparatory
Major: Cognitive Science
Minor: Political Science
Activities at Barnard: Access Barnard Peer Mentor, Formula SAE (FSAE), BSAR
Fun Fact: I love reading multiple books at once—if I get tired of one, I just switch to another and keep going!
Kara Philip '26 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the 4th floor Milstein terrace.”
Hometown: Rockland County, NY
High School: Albertus Magnus High School
Major: Chemistry
Activities at Barnard: BSAR, Peer Mentoring, Orientation Leader, Club Rugby, Gen Chem Lab Support
Fun Fact: I did not grow up with a pet and I think that has made me slightly fearful of people’s pets when I first meet them.
Elika Khosravani '27 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the people!”
Hometown: Madrid, Spain
High School: International College Spain
Major: English
Concentration: Creative Writing and Anthropology
Activities at Barnard: Columbia Marketing Club
Fun Fact: I am an emoji addict!
Lucia Link '26 “I love being able to determine my own college experience and use Barnard's resources to shape my professional identity. I appreciate all of the intelligent and hilarious people I have met at this school who encourage me to excel!”
Hometown: Red Hook, New York
High School: Red Hook High School
Majors: Art History and French
Minor: English
Activities at Barnard: Meet Me at the Museum, Orchesis Dance Company, Columbia University Ballet Ensemble, Chips N Dip Club, WBAR Archives, Athena Film Festival, and BSAR!
Fun Fact: I'm currently learning Dutch!
Caitlin Balón '27 “I love its connections with the broader New York arts community!”
Hometown: Burlington, Vermont
High School: Rice Memorial High School
Major: Theatre
Minors: Sociology and Human Rights
Activities at Barnard: Barnard Theatre Department shows, Liga Filipina, Student Organizing, Intramural Volleyball
Fun Fact: I'm currently learning Dutch!
Ashna Shah '27 “I love having a close-knit community centered around women that supports and empowers me to take challenging coursework and excel in my other responsibilities.”
Hometown: Short Hills, NJ
High School: Newark Academy
Major: Economics
Minor: Environmental Science
Activities at Barnard: Columbia Sur, Bwog
Fun Fact: I can speak four languages!
Yelisbeth Garcia '26 “My favorite thing about Barnard is its empowering environment, and the endless access to opportunities available to us both inside and outside of campus!”
Hometown: Manhattan, New York
High School: Hudson High School of Learning Technologies
Major: Neuroscience and Behavior
Minor: Education
Activities at Barnard: Access Barnard (HEOP), Access Barnard Peer Mentor, Project Sunshine BC/CU, Barnards QuestBridge Chapter, Research Assistant at the NEED LAB
Fun Fact: I have two pet parrots!
Elizabeth Crate '27 “My favorite thing about Barnard is everyone's drive and willingness to help each other. The student body is composed of the most creative, hardworking, and intelligent people; it is incredibly inspiring.”
Hometown: Hamilton, MA
High School: Pingree School
Major: Undeclared
Activities at Barnard: Athena Fellows Program, CAMS (Columbia Art Market Society)
Fun Fact: I have sailed across the Atlantic in a 112ft schooner.
Mariah Ramo '27 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the people! Seeing successful women, from my professors to my peers, provides the representation and inspiration I’ve always wanted. Being part of the Barnard community means feeling empowered together.”
Hometown: Waipahu, Hawaii
High School: Waipahu High School
Major: Political Science
Minor: Educational Studies
Activities at Barnard: Scholars of Distinction Program, Access Barnard (FLI), Lift Up Barnard, Barnard Student Admissions Representative, Columbia University Liga Filipina, and Columbia University Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Fun Fact: I love being outdoors! While I did not grow up athletic, I love jogging around my neighborhood, following along pilates workout videos on YouTube and hiking especially in Washington state.
Maïa Berthier '26 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the interdisciplinary approach to learning, facilitated by the Foundations curriculum!”
Hometown: Miami, FL
High School: Coral Gables Senior High School
Majors: Environmental Science and Urban Studies-Architecture
Activities at Barnard: Columbia Daily Spectator Opinion, First-Year Resident Assistant, Environmental Science Teaching Assistant
Fun Fact: I used to pole vault in high school!
Vidhi Buch '27 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the community, both on campus and in the greater NYC, of deeply passionate and involved people.”
Hometown: Lexington, KY
High School: Lafayette High School
Majors: Human Rights and Anthropology
Minor: American Studies
Activities at Barnard: Student Activism & Organizing, Intramural Volleyball
Fun Fact: Careless Whisper by George Michael has been my #1 played song for the last six years
Luna Vargas Aparicio '27 “One of my favorite things about Barnard is how it empowers its students through education while maintaining such a close-knit, supportive community. You are surrounded by people that want to see you succeed.”
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
High School: Linda E. Marquez Highschool
Major: Cell and Molecular Biology
Minor: Spanish and Latin American Culture
Activities at Barnard: Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad, Lambda Pi Chi Sorority Inc.; Secretary for 'Mujeres'; FLI Library
Fun Fact: I love traveling and get my mom a magnet from every new place I visit!
Bridget Thompson '27 “My favorite about Barnard is the community! Everyone here is so supportive and uplifting.”
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
High School: Holy Names Academy
Major: Physics
Minor: Mathematics
Activities at Barnard: Columbia Youth Adventures, Society of Women Engineers, BSAR
Fun Fact: I am a triple citizen - USA, Ireland, and Canada!
Claire Cenovic '27 “My favorite thing about Barnard is how no day is the same. Each day, you learn about new, fascinating topics in the classroom, meet and interact with the most kind and genuine people you’ll ever meet, and get to explore the best backyard in the world—New York City!”
Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
High School: Brownell Talbot High School
Majors: Economics and Social History
Minor: Sociology
Activities at Barnard: Barnard Student Admissions Representative (BSAR), The Barnard Bulletin, Her Campus CU/BC, Writing Fellows
Fun Fact: I love adventure and travel, and have been to over 30 countries!
Anaitzel Franco '27 “My favorite thing about Barnard is how interwoven the student body feels. No matter how different we are, it feels like there is some type of invisible string that connects us which gives me a sense of safety and community.”
Hometown: Chicago, IL
High School: Latin School of Chicago
Majors: Theatre and Urban Studies
Activities at Barnard: Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi Sorority Inc., Columbia University Players, Mujeres, and Chicanx Caucus
Fun Fact: I have a sister who graduated from Barnard in 2019!
Brynn Green '27 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the people! This school has such a diverse and insightful student body, creating a really beautiful community to be in and learn from.”
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
High School: Palisades Charter High School
Majors: Political Science and Africana Studies
Activities at Barnard: BOSS, BSO, Columbia Cheerleading, Community Soup Kitchen, POLIS, Writing Fellows
Fun Fact: I can walk on my hands!
Sareena Datta '27 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the resources it provides to its students whether it is cultural affinity groups to academic resources such as the Writing Center!”
Hometown: West Windsor, New Jersey
High School: West Windsor Plainsboro High School South
Major: Political Science
Minor: Sociology
Activities at Barnard: Columbia MUN, CU Sewa
Fun Fact: My favorite thing to do with my friends in the city in the winter is head to Bryant Park for the world famous hot chocolate!
Rosie Alchalel '26 “Everyone is intellectually curious and encouraged to explore who they are.”
Hometown: La Jolla, CA
High School: San Diego Jewish Academy
Major: Political Science
Minor: Spanish and Latin American Studies
Activities at Barnard: Students Supporting Israel, Students for Sanctuary, Columbia Political Review, Resident Assistant, CBHillel
Fun Fact: I ran the NYC women's half marathon in April!
Nina Thakur '27 “I love the community at Barnard. I am deeply inspired by the way faculty and students stand up for each other and the cause they believe in!”
Hometown: Alpharetta, GA
High School: South Forsyth High School
Major: Political Science
Minor: Art History
Activities at Barnard: Writing fellow (in training), Columbia Model UN conference and expositions, Laidlaw
Fun Fact: I did circus acrobatics for a few years in high school.
Nathalie Robayo '27 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the robust range of academic courses as well as its approach to liberal arts. Even though I am a Psych major, I still am able to pursue other interests like Dance and Religious Studies! At the same time, I like how academics aren't everything. My Barnard experience so far is mainly made up of all the friendships and memories I have made along the way!”
Hometown: Englewood, NJ
High School: Marymount School of New York
Major: Psychology
Minor: French
Activities at Barnard: Barnard Student Admissions Representative (BSAR), Peer Career Advisor (PCA), Communications Coordinator for Community Lunch, Research Assistant for the Group Dynamics Lab
Fun Fact: I went vegan for 2024, and I love trying new vegan recipes like tofu stir fry and veggie fried rice!
Mahabuba Masud '26 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the vibrant community of diverse women is amazing!”
Hometowns: Dhaka, Bangladesh and Queens, NY
High School: Civic Leadership Academy
Major: Urban Studies
Concentration: Public Health
Activities at Barnard: Access Barnard Peer Mentor, Athena Center, CU Club Bangla
Fun Fact: I can speak three languages!
Kayla Balsam '26 “My favorite thing about Barnard is how passionate everyone is about what they study or teach. Students and professors at Barnard share a genuine love of learning, and there is never a shortage of curiosity on our campus!”
Hometowns: Newton, MA
High School: Dana Hall School
Majors: Human Rights and Sociology
Minor: Jewish Studies
Activities at Barnard: CBHillel, Barnard Student Council, Barnard Honor Board, Greek Life
Fun Fact: All of my dogs have been named after New York sports stars!
Nicole Sandrik-Arzadi '26 “My favorite thing about Barnard is being part of the vibrant community of successful and compassionate young women inspires me to live and lead with empathy.”
Hometowns: Woodbridge, New Jersey
High School: The Wardlaw+Hartridge School
Majors: Political Science and Human Rights
Activities at Barnard: The Columbia Daily Spectator, Columbia Pre-Law Society, MyNYC Tutoring, Kappa Alpha Theta, NSOP Orientation Leader, Access Barnard Peer Mentor
Fun Fact: I am one of 15 cousins!
Helen Goodman '27 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the people!”
Hometowns: Waco, TX
High School: Waco High School
Major: Urban Studies
Minor: French
Concentration: Public Health
Activities at Barnard: Student theater, Columbia votes, NSOP, BCUR
Fun Fact: I love to cook!
Chloe Moya '27 “My favorite thing about Barnard is how empowering, passionate, and loving the community is!”
Hometowns: San Diego, CA
High School: Mount Everest Academy
Majors: Neuroscience and Art History
Activities at Barnard: Valley Folklórico Mi Gente, Meet Me At the Museum
Fun Fact: I’m a muralist and I’ve worked on over 30 murals!
Luna Karshis '26 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the community! I am constantly encouraged, inspired, and supported by my peers.”
Hometowns: Miami, FL
High School: Palmer Trinity School
Majors: Anthropology and Education Policy
Minor: Psychology
Activities at Barnard: Meet Me at the Museum, Matriculate, Mujeres
Fun Fact: In my free time I like to crochet and do puzzles!
Isis Washington '27 “I love the caring environment. Barnard has a warmhearted community that really wants to see you succeed.”
Hometowns: Durham, North Carolina
High School: Falls Lake Academy
Major: Sociology
Minors: Religion and Education
Activities at Barnard: Hoot Magazine, CU Sign
Fun Fact: I am scared of moths.