Notebook

Notebook is a Columbia News series that highlights just some of the many fascinating students who study at our University. 

But in the meantime, Madison Riley Four-Garcia is cherishing New York and her Columbia community.

Neeve Chen is working toward a doctor of dental medicine and a master’s in dental education. She still finds time for a good bowl of ramen.

Years into her career, Aziza Shuler is back on a campus at the Journalism School.

He’s already making a name for himself both on campus and off.

For Samia Breir, coming to Columbia University was about “being in the right place at the right time with the right people.”

GSAPP student Anika Tsapatsaris has spent eight years at Columbia, relishing every moment.

Sara Gomez Horta also has advice for fellow students: cross-register at different schools, and open your emails to learn about events across Columbia and the city.

Cody O’Ferrall worked as a fisherman in Alaska before studying here. Now he's building a boat to clear urban ponds of algae.

Johnny Sturgeon is reporting on maritime life while at the Journalism School.

Columbia Squash champion Simmi Chan recommends catching a Broadway show, and perhaps an opera as well.

Kevin Sakal Ith discusses what brought him to Columbia after years in the Bay Area and a stint in Azerbaijan.

MBA student Yaniv Yatziv aims high both professionally and personally.