Editing Columbia University (section)

== Campus Life at Columbia University ==
Columbia’s urban campus offers students a dynamic and engaging environment, with easy access to everything New York City has to offer, from cultural attractions to global industries. The campus itself is a mix of '''historic architecture''' and modern facilities, and students enjoy a strong sense of community and access to world-class resources.

=== Key Aspects of Campus Life: ===

* '''Residential Life''': Columbia’s campus offers '''on-campus housing''' for undergraduate and graduate students. The university provides a range of living options, from '''residential halls''' to '''apartment-style housing'''.
* '''Clubs and Organizations''': Columbia students can join over '''500 student-run organizations''', including academic clubs, cultural organizations, service groups, and arts clubs.
* '''Athletics''': Columbia is a member of the '''Ivy League''', and its athletic teams compete at the highest level in '''basketball''', '''football''', '''soccer''', and other sports.
* '''Cultural and Arts Scene''': With New York City just outside the gates, Columbia students are immersed in a rich cultural environment, with easy access to Broadway shows, museums, art galleries, and world-class concerts.

=== The Columbia University Libraries ===
Columbia’s libraries are among the largest and most comprehensive in the world, offering more than '''13 million volumes''' and providing access to digital resources, rare manuscripts, and archives that are critical for students engaged in cutting-edge research.
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