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!
Chiamaka '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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...
Laine '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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!
Ashna '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 '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 '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 '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 '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!
Luna '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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!
Nathalie '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 '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 '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!”
Hometown: 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 '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.”
Hometown: 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 '27 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the people!”
Hometown: 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 '27 “My favorite thing about Barnard is how empowering, passionate, and loving the community is!”
Hometown: 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 '26 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the community! I am constantly encouraged, inspired, and supported by my peers.”
Hometown: 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 '27 “I love the caring environment. Barnard has a warmhearted community that really wants to see you succeed.”
Hometown: 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.
Abby '27 “I love how creative everyone at Barnard is. Everyone is very passionate about what they are studying and how their studies interact with their interests.”
Hometown: Morristown, NJ
High School: Newark Academy
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Philosophy
Activities at Barnard: Metrotones, Diabetes Link
Fun Fact: I have taught floor loom weaving for four years!
Alexa '27 “Exploring the city with my friends, and getting to know so many folks in the tech space and other industries!”
Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico
High School: Iolani School
Major: Computer Science
Activities at Barnard: Board Member and Co-President – Application Development Initiative (ADI), Event Coordinator and Grace Hopper Conference Representative – Women in Computer Science (WiCS), QuestBridge, Generative AI Learning Community, Gourmand, Chicanx Caucus, Mexican Student Association (MEXSA), The Women’s Network, Columbia University Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (CU SHPE), Blockchain @ Columbia, and Girls Who Lift
Fun Fact: I am a cinephile and love going to the movie theater as much as possible! I also love pilates, traveling, and watching TV shows live!
Alia '27 “The close knit community! I love being able to walk around campus bumping into people I know and feeling welcomed and uplifted by those around me”
Hometowns: Singapore and Dubai
High School: Dulwich College Singapore
Major: Economics
Activities at Barnard: Alpha Chi Omega, Club Zamana , Alpha Chi Omega
Fun Fact: I've lived in two different countries!
Ananna '28 “I love sitting on the balconies at Milstein Library or on the benches at Law Bridge, both have really pretty views!”
Hometowns: New York City, NY
High School: Murray Hill Academy
Major: Economics
Minor:Psychology
Activities at Barnard: NIL Research Analyst at Columbia Women's Basketball, HEOP Scholar, Multimedia Team at Columbia Women's Basketball, Barnard Admissions Representative, Media Team at Access Barnard
Fun Fact: When I was in fourth grade I cracked my head open at a playground, my friends say that it explains a lot.
Ashly '28 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the Higher Education Opportunity Program. I love being a part of a program that emotionally and financially helps low-income students succeed. I love the advisors and all my HEOP friends. It feels like I have my own niche community on campus!”
Hometowns: Hempstead, NY
High School: Hempstead High School
Majors: Political Science & Human Rights
Minors:Science and Public Policy
Activities at Barnard: Athena Pre Law, Athena Mock Trial, Intramural Volleyball, Student Worker in the Barnard Store
Fun Fact: I taught myself how to speak sign language!
Batya '28 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the tight knit community! I always know I will bump into my friends on campus, and it makes it really easy to build connections with classmates and professors.”
Hometown: Bala Cynwyd, PA
High School: The Baldwin School
Major: Neuroscience and Behavior
Activities at Barnard: Grey Matters Journal CU, BSAR, Columbia/Barnard Hillel
Fun Fact: I love to bake and am always looking for new recipes to try!
Bella '28 “Barnard has such a supportive community that is always there for you when you need it. I've met so many lovely people so far that truly make my college experience special!”
Hometown: Queens, NY
High School: Long Island City High School
Majors: Neuroscience and Behavior, Human Rights
Activities at Barnard: Columbia Daily Spectator, BSAR, NSOP Orientation Leader, Brain Exercise Initiative, Barnard Summer Research Institute, Liga Filipina and Alpha Chi Omega.
Fun Fact: I got my first two tattoos on a beach in the Philippines!
Beverly '27 “I love how we have small class sizes and are able to connect with teachers and peers, but at the same time have so many resources!”
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
High School: Yeshivah of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School
Major: Psychology
Minor: Urban Teaching
Activities at Barnard: CB Hillel and Chabad & Barnard Admissions!
Fun Fact: I've been playing tennis for seven years!
Chastity '28 “Barnard provides an optimal environment for me to strike a great balance between a close community while also growing into my independence.”
Hometown: Nassau, Bahamas
High School: Suffield Academy
Majors: Political Science and Human Rights
Activities at Barnard: Black Pre-Law Journal Civil Rights Co-Lead Editor, POLIS, Ijoya Dance Crew, Columbia Undergraduate Law Review, BSAR ofc!!
Fun Fact: I worked with swimming pigs two summers ago :)
Divya '28 “Seeing campus in bloom in the spring!”
Hometown: Potomac, Maryland
High School: Richard Montgomery High School
Major: History
Minor: Urban Teaching
Activities at Barnard: CU Dhoom, WBAR, Math Mentors
Fun Fact: I have a motorcycle license
Drita '28 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the supportive and welcoming community! In all honesty, everyone I have met, whether a student, professor, or staff member, has been so open and willing to help. Barnard feels like a place where you’re not competing with others, but growing with them! That kind of environment makes it easier to take risks, speak up, and really find your place.”
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
High School: Fort Hamilton High School
Majors: Cellular & Molecular Biology and Human Rights
Activities at Barnard: SGA Student Services Committee, Project Sunshine, CUAS, CUMR, CU Red Cross
Fun Fact: My name translates to light!
Elizabeth '28 “I love getting to be in New York City, and spend my time here with a community of such talented, unique, and genuinely kind women! Everyone is so cool (and fashionable), and there are a ton of opportunities to make the most of the city!”
Hometown: Hopkinton, NH
High School: Hopkinton High School
Major: Art History
Activities at Barnard: Columbia Womens Rugby Club, Columbia Climbing Club, Road Runners Club
Fun Fact: Recently, I've been working on getting better at sewing and mending my clothes!
Eve '28 “Cliché but my favorite part of Barnard is the people! I always enjoy talking with Barnard students, staff, and faculty and have learned so much from them.”
Hometown: Pittsburg, KS
High School: Pittsburg High School
Major: Urban Studies
Minor: Spanish and Latin American Studies
Activities at Barnard: Barnard-Columbia Urban Review, Barnard QuestBridge Chapter, Scholars of Distinction, BarnardVotes, Athena Fellows Program, and BSAR!
Fun Fact: I’ve lost teeth in three different continents!
Fatima '28 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the cross intersectionality between different fields of study. I think that allows and pushes students to explore their diverse interests to the fullest. There truly is a place for everyone!”
Hometown: Little Rock, AR
High School: Pulaski Academy
Major: Political Science and Human Rights
Minor: South Asian Studies
Activities at Barnard: Club Zamana, BSAR, Barnard Bulletin, Delta Gamma
Fun Fact: I went skydiving this summer!
Gabi '28 “Barnard has the most amazing professors and TAs! I love being able to speak deeply about some of the world's most pressing political issues or just share my day with our supportive, intelligent educators.”
Hometown: Orlando, FL
High School: William R. Boone High School
Major: Political Science-Human Rights
Activities at Barnard: Columbia Undergraduate Law Review, Columbia Political Review, Access Barnard
Fun Fact: All of my cats are named after fruits!
Genesis '27 “My favorite thing about Barnard is that it is a close-knit community which allows you to easily connect to other peers and professors. These connections have the potential to open up very meaningful doors. This close-knit community also pushes you to be the best version of yourself that you can be, by encouraging campus involvement from early on.”
Hometown: Pawtucket, RI
High School: Blackstone Valley Prep High School
Majors: Psychology and Spanish
Activities at Barnard: I am an Academic Computing Expert (ACE) for the BCIT office on campus as well as a social media contributor for the CU/BC chapter of HerCampus.
Fun Fact: Before coming to Barnard, Grace Bradley, who is the current Associate Director of Admissions, came to visit me at my high school as an Admissions Officer and was the person who truly sold me on coming to Barnard. Now as a junior, I am working with her and it is a very full circle moment!!
Hannah '28 “My favourite thing about Barnard is that its scale makes even the most ambitious conversations feel grounded and personal!”
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
High School: Branksome Hall
Majors: Neuroscience and Behaviour
Minor: Theatre
Activities at Barnard: Student theatre, Columbia Musical Theatre Society, Barnard Bookworms, Columbia Neuroscience Society
Fun Fact: I'm a proud Canadian hockey fan (go Leafs!).
Isabelle '28 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the student community. I have met the most vibrant, passionate, empathetic, and smart people here and have learned as much from the student body as I have from professors.”
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
High School: Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
Major: English (Film Concentration)
Minor: Theatre
Activities at Barnard: Student theater
Fun Fact: I play guitar!
JiaLi '28 “I love how everyone is so creative and passionate.”
Hometown: Clayton, MO
High School: Clayton High School
Majors: Dance & Sociology
Activities at Barnard: Spectator, Columbia Ballet Collaborative
Fun Fact: I have an identical twin
Jiu '28 “I love the people at Barnard! From the students to professors and staff members, everyone is not only so kind and supportive, but also an amazing group of people that are so intellectually inspiring.”
Hometown: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
High School: Northbridge International School of Cambodia
Majors: Political Science, Human Rights
Activities at Barnard: Beyond Barnard Peer Career Advisory (PCA), CU Generation, Columbia Academics on Foreign Affairs (CAFA), Korean Students Association (KSA)
Fun Fact: I have two cats (which I am mildly allergic to)!
Karina '28 “What I love most about Barnard is seeing women thrive in every role—whether in the lab, the studio, or the seminar room.”
Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan
High School: Taipei American School
Major: Psychology
Activities at Barnard: Columbia Daily Spectator, Columbia Marketing Club, Columbia Taiwanese American Club, Alpha Chi Omega, Barnard Babysitting
Fun Fact: I'm scared of birds.
Kate '28 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the amount of creativity on campus.”
Hometown: Springfield Township, Pennsylvania
High School: Springfield Township High School
Major: Physics
Minor: (Potentially) Spanish
Activities at Barnard: Columbia University Road Runners and Sprout Up
Fun Fact: I went to SNL dress rehearsal five times last year!
Katherine '28 “Barnard attracts such a broad range of students- you never have to choose to just one thing, there is a palace for every aspect of your identity, interests, passions etc.! Barnard also maintains the perfect balance of campus life and the New York City experience.”
Hometown: Washington, DC
High School: National Cathedral School
Major: Economics
Minor: Film
Activities at Barnard: BlackGen Capital, Kappa Alpha Theta, Columbia Political Review
Fun Fact: I'm an avid reader, and a sucker for any good literary fiction!
Lahari '28 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the people; they continue to amaze me with their niche interests and unique personalities.”
Hometown: Austin, TX
High School: Leander High School
Majors: Neuroscience and Human Rights
Activities at Barnard: Kappa Alpha Theta, POLIS, CU Democrats, BSAR
Fun Fact: I used to row in high school!
Lulu '28 “My favorite thing about Barnard is its supportive community of women and the freedom to explore every subject that interests me.”
Hometown: Piedmont, CA
High School: Piedmont High Scool
Majors: Math and Theatre
Activities at Barnard: Alpha Omicron Pi (AOII), Baranrd Babysitters, and BSAR!
Fun Fact: I am a circus artist, and my favorite food is apples!
Maya '28 “I love sunbathing with friends on Futter Field!”
Hometown: Watertown, MA
High School: Cambridge School of Weston
Major: Undecided
Minors: Science and Public Policy
Activities at Barnard: Columbia Youth Adventures, SproutUp, CU Hiking Club, Kesher, Global Health Equity Medicine, NSOP
Fun Fact: I am currently learning to embroider!
Melanie '27 “The campus! While living in an exciting city, it's nice to know I can return to campus and enjoy the green spaces we have. Always bumping into my friends on campus!”
Hometown: East Hampton, NY
High School: The Ross School
Major: Architecture and Environments with Sustainability
Activities at Barnard: Young Entrepreneurs Program, Ballet Folklorico Cielito Azul, Ecuadorians at Columbia University
Fun Fact: I love lemon-flavored anything! I eat whole lemons like most people eat oranges as a snack.
Nuna '28 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the uplifting community!”
Hometown: Alexandria, VA
High School: The Potomac School
Major: Economics
Activities at Barnard: Laidlaw Scholar, BlackGen Capital, Ijoya & Leyu Dance Team, Black Pre-Law Society & Journal, Writing Fellow
Fun Fact: If I have the time, I love to start and finish books in one sitting!
Rebecca '28 “Having small class sizes and seeing fun outfits around campus”
Hometown: Jersey City, NJ
High School: McNair Academic High School
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Economics
Activities at Barnard: Speaking Fellow, Kesem, RSJ President (Russian Speaking Jews club at Hillel)
Fun Fact: I like to crochet and am learning to knit
Salwa '28 “The close knit community filled with empowering and supportive friends on a campus I get to call home!”
Hometown: Astoria, NY
High School: The Bronx High School of Science
Majors: Biology and Art History
Activities at Barnard: Science Pathways Squared (SP^2), Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal (CUSJ), Columbia Neuroscience Society (CNS), Barnard Primary Health Services (PCHS)
Fun Fact: I love building legos!
Sophia '28 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the midnight breakfast tradition!”
Hometown: Winter Garden, FL
High School: Horizon High School
Major: Political Science
Minor: Philosophy
Activities at Barnard: Columbia University's Pre-Law Society, Athena Mock Trial, Ignite Fellow
Fun Fact: I am half-Brazilian and half-Indian!
Stella '27 “My favorite thing about Barnard is How passionate the students are.”
Hometown: Chicago, IL
High School: William Jones College Prep
Majors: Political Science and Human Rights
Minor: Psychology
Activities at Barnard: Columbia University Mock Trial, Laidlaw Scholars Program, Latenite Theater, Columbia Musical Theater Society, XMAS!
Fun Fact: I am allergic to cockroaches! Not fun in NYC :/
Stephanie '28 “The neighborhood that Barnard is situated in is very diverse so even outside the school and campus life you can encounter many different cultures especially through food. As an international student this is especially helpful because it means I can find food from home.”
Hometown: Accra, Ghana
High School: Lincoln Community School
Majors: Sociology and History
Activities at Barnard: Athena Mock Trial, Barnard Sustainability
Fun Fact: I have been parasailing before
Sylvia '28 “I love Barnard's welcoming and empowering close-knit community. You will never walk through campus without passing a friendly face!”
Hometown: Oconomowoc, WI
High School: Oconomowoc High School
Majors: Philosophy, Film and Media Studies
Activities at Barnard: Latenite Theatre, King's Crown Shakespeare Troupe, Studio 292
Fun Fact: I collect records, my favorite color is pink, and I love to study in coffee shops (ask me for the best spots)!
Tiffani '27 “My favorite thing about Barnard is Hewitt dining hall! I always see so many people I know and the food is incredible!”
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
High School: Crossroads School of Arts and Sciences
Major: Political Science
Minors: Africana Studies and Environmental Science
Activities at Barnard: Columbia Cheer, BSO, The Crown Magazine
Fun Fact: I love to sew and make little crafts!
Umama '26 “I absolutely adore the wonderfully unique community here! Every single person adds something new and exciting, and I truly believe that it is the people that make Barnard as wonderful as it is.”
Hometown: Queens, NY
High School: Stuyvesant High School
Majors: Mathematical Science & English
Activities at Barnard: Columbia Quant Group
Fun Fact: I once blew 30 balloons in eight minutes by myself!
Valentina '28 “My favorite thing about Barnard is the incredible community. I love that I can step out of my dorm and instantly see familiar faces, there is always someone to smile at or say hi to.”
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
High School: The Branson School
Major: Art History
Minors: Italian and Economics
Activities at Barnard: AXO, Club Volleyball, Club Ski/Snowboard Team, Meet Me at the Museum
Fun Fact: I am a massive 49ers fan! (Bang Bang!!!)