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Spectator's Class of 2020 Survey


We’re surveying as many members as possible of the Class of 2020 from all four colleges—Columbia College, Barnard, SEAS, and General Studies.

Complete the survey and you'll get the chance to win a $50 gift card. 

After we've collected the data, we’ll throw it onto our website so you can learn more about your class—who they are, where they’re from, their perceptions of college.

Fast-forward four years to 2020 and we’re going to survey you again.

You’ll get to see how you’ve changed and grown as a community over your four years at Columbia.

Your uni will be used solely for the purpose of verifying that you are a Columbia first year. Your responses will be disaggregated and not tied to your name.
What is your gender?
What school do you attend? *
Where did you live immediately prior to attending college?
What ethnicity do you identify as?
Please choose one.
What is your sexual orientation?
Do you identify as a first generation and/or low income student?
What is your family's approximate annual income?
Do you receive financial aid?
Do you feel your financial aid package adequately covers your need?
Do you feel the financial cost of attending Columbia puts stress on you/your family?
Have you sought out mental health support prior to attending Columbia?
Do you have a child?
Does the cost of child care pose a significant problem for you?
Was Columbia your first choice?
Why did you choose Columbia?
What was the biggest turn off when considering Columbia?
Did Columbia’s activist culture influence your decision to come to Columbia?
Do you have a close relative (father, sister, etc.) who has attended Columbia?
What extracurriculars do you plan to participate in
How many classes do you plan to take first semester?
What is your intended area of study?
Did the Core Curriculum/Foundations influence your decision to come to Columbia?
Are you signed up for a Columbia/Barnard health insurance plan?
Do you know what the Manhattanville campus is?
Do you plan to vote in the upcoming presidential election?
What is your political affiliation?
How much time do you spend on Facebook a day?
When do you typically check Facebook?
How often do you anticipate going out to eat a month?
How often do you anticipate going to bars/clubs each month?
How often do you read the news?
Which news outlets do you read?
Do you anticipate joining Greek life?
Have you used study drugs before? Do you anticipate using study drugs while at Columbia?
Do you expect to secure an internship for this coming summer?
What social media do you spend the most time on?

Thank you for completing the Class of 2020 survey. You have been entered to win a $50 gift card.

This data will be disaggregated and published by Spectator. If you have any questions or concerns, please email survey@columbiaspectator.com.

As you're adjusting to life as a Columbian, check out our Required Reading newsletter for tips and hacks on how to navigate your first semester.

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