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Predating the American Revolution, Columbia University (founded as King's College in 1754) is the fifth-oldest institution of higher learning in the US. With a student population of about 25,000 and faculty of more than 3,600, the Ivy League university's main campus spreads ...

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I am a current international Grad student at Columbia University with my majors in Organisational Psychology and Change Management. My focus is getting into an external consulting firm once I graduate (December 2023) but with the current job market, I am worried December might not be a good time to graduate. To all the professionals working in this field, any advice would greatly be appreciated. Thank you!

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    The best part about working here was working with very smart people, earning my Masters degree from an Ivy League university, & gaining experience in the legal field

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    No room for growth or career advancement

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