After many voiced their Columbia concerns in response to my post a few weeks ago on why you should come to Columbia, I decided to present some cons to Columbia that I think are really worth considering.
1. Some people are annoying: People will ask questions that will make you roll your eyes until someone says heteronormative and you have to start rolling your eyes in the opposite direction. But if you got into Columbia, I'm sure the other schools you're considering have people who are also pretentious at times---after having grown up with your back being patted by parents, teachers, and peers, I find it hard to believe that it wouldn't get to some people's heads.
2. The facilities suck: Usually one of the two printers in a room are broken, and the elevator in John Jay has broken down at least three times this year.
3. The food isn't great: They only have real bacon every other day at Ferris Booth.
4. Sometimes you feel stuck: It's hard to get the courage or time to leave Columbia at times, but at least it's an option. I doubt the kids in Ithaca or Hanover get out more often than we do.
