Social scene at CBS?

Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's what you need to know about the social scene at Columbia Business School (CBS):

• Community Feeling: Despite being in NYC, CBS has a strong community feeling, especially in Morningside Heights, which feels like a university town filled with Columbia students.
• Social Life: The social life at CBS is vibrant. Many students fully embrace business school life, often telling their old friends they are "dead for two years" to immerse themselves in the experience.
• Weekly Events: There are regular social events, such as rugby every Wednesday, which contribute to a lively social scene.
• Student Demographics: While some local students may spend more time with their old friends, they are a small fraction of the CBS population. Most students are eager to make new connections and enjoy the social aspects of the program.

In summary, CBS offers a balanced social environment where you can have a good time and make new friends, aligning well with your desire to take a break and enjoy living in NYC.

Sources: Booth vs. Columbia for MBA, Q&A First Year CBS MBA Class of 2017, Reflections on Year 1 at Booth, Q&A: Recent Columbia Business School grad that went to a HF after school, GSB overtaking HBS?