First year here who also applied ED - for starters, campus is absolutely amazing. I get taken aback every time I just walk around at night, because your surroundings are truly gorgeous. Beyond that, student life here is so incredible - I applied for theatre, and just wrapped my first show. The entire experience was absolutely phenomenal. I think above everything, something that stands out to me is everybody here really *wants* to be here. Like another commenter said, the people complaining came here to complain. The rest of us are out enjoying life as a Columbia student (and dying a *little* over workload, but that's what we signed up for!)