Hi! I am Jiawen, an international student at Columbia from China. I spent a semester as a visiting undergraduate student at Columbia College, and am now pursuing a dual-degree master's program between the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and School of International and Public Affairs~ I volunteer with a lot of university departments and student organizations, and know a lot of fun facts about Columbia.

Hometown

Nanjing, China

Major(s)

international relations and affairs, law and interdisciplinary legal studies

Minor(s)

international organizations and UN studies, data analytics and quantitative analysis

Clubs, organizations & involvement

Sexual Violence Response, Columbia Health SIPA - DEI Committee, SPECTRUM (LGBTQIA+ and Allyship) Columbia Effective Altruism (EA)

Describe your college experience

Excellent!

Tip for future students

At Columbia, it is essential to be clear about what you want to achieve and pursue, as well as what you try to avoid before arrival -- so as not to be overwhelmed by the fast pace in NYC.

Favorite class

Seminars at SIPA and Law school!

Career goals

I plan to work for the UN or international organizations for a couple of years and then decide if I would transition into an academic pathway of PhD.

Ideal way to spend a free night

Chill at Riverside Park

High school or secondary school

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Previous college

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