Barnard College Student Analysis

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As most of the senior year student will normally do, I was looking for the college that would embrace the next chapter of my life. While considering options I was blessed to cross the road of Barnard College.
Barnard influenced my decision to apply because I feel like the leadership of women the college establish is who I want to become. After I read the Committee on Diversity’s adoption the line ‘’ women who will go out into the world and make it a better place’’ confirmed my position: me bringing my voice to the world. I am convinced that for my personal growth both the intellectual and motivating liberal arts college combined with Columbia University would be the best option. Not only will the classes I may take but also the interaction

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