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The CCRA blog is authored by Columbia undergraduate researchers, who are invited to reflect on all aspects of the research process and their own undergraduate research experiences, beginning (but not ending) with the Core.
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Researching in Small Archives: Tips and Advice
Today I’m here to talk about my experiences with small archives, which have been not only invaluable to my research but also some of my fondest research memories. I will first introduce these archives, explain some aspects of how they … Continue reading
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FLI @ Columbia: Losing Your Mind In Seminar? Some Tips & Tricks
As the sixth week of the fall semester wraps up, I return to a feeling of frustration with my History seminars I know all too well. Despite enrolling in at least one History seminar every semester since my sophomore spring, … Continue reading
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So You Don’t Love Your Class(es)…
The time has come—and maybe even passed. You registered for a course during shopping week that leaves you disappointed every M/W, that makes you grind your teeth, or that fills you with deep regret over your course selection. And unfortunately, … Continue reading
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Thank you to Chile, and Thank you to Columbia: Logistics for Successful Research Abroad
My summer research abroad as a rising junior (2023) provided me with the confidence to pursue international research within the social sciences. As a Laidlaw Scholar, I worked with the Tourism Federation of Chile to develop their sustainability guidelines. Here’s … Continue reading
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Diary of a Wimpy Biochemistry Intern Who Asks Too Many Questions
My first day interning at a biochemistry lab, I messed up a protein assay. The array of instruments on the bench were new to me. Most menacing of them was the micropipette, and I didn’t know how to tell my … Continue reading
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A Walk in the Park: Urban Lyme Disease Mitigation
Do ticks tick you off? Does the thought of Lyme leave a sour taste in your mouth? I don’t mean to frighten you, but, if you live in New York City, tick bites might be closer than you think. In … Continue reading
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Through the Looking Glass: Representation and Authenticity in Media
During my senior year in high school, two prominent films helmed by Asian American casts and crews was released in theaters: Crazy Rich Asians directed by Jon M. Chu and The Farewell directed by Lulu wang. There was a significant … Continue reading
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Literature as an Archive
In recent years, I have wrestled with certain dilemmas historical scholarship poses. A central one is how do we contemplate, write about, and represent people who do not appear within the archive? In the past, historical scholarship have been very … Continue reading
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Humanities Research Scholars Program: A Deep Dive!
Next in our series of deep dives into specific fellowships is the Humanities Research Scholars Program, or HRSP! (The first deep dive on the Laidlaw Scholars Program is linked here.) HRSP provides five rising juniors in Columbia College with funding, … Continue reading
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Making the Most of the Writing Center
The Columbia Writing Center, housed in the Department of English and Comparative Literature, is a resource for students of all class years looking to find a supportive writing community on-campus—whether for a University Writing essay, an internship cover letter, a … Continue reading
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