Columbia University New York City Grid Plan of 1811 Questions 1. How did New York’s geography play a role in its existence and development? 2. Explain the Grid plan of 1811, its benefits, and how it shaped Manhattan? (Bonus points for quoting from the readings) 3. What were some of the factors that created the […]

CU Election Coverage National Election of the Philippines Discussion Choose an upcoming election (local, state, or federal) to follow. Your first response should summarize the candidates, campaign platforms, and progress of the election. You must then respond to three of your peers based on their responses and your general thoughts. 

Columbia University Office of National Drug Control Policy Cover Letter a) Why are you seeking an internship/externship in the Office of National Drug Control Policy and what do you hope to gain from the experience? b) In what way could you meaningfully contribute to ONDCP?

Columbia Purpose of Ethnographic Research How Can It Help City Planners Questions 1. What impact did European colonialism have on the native Africans that were already living there? 2. How did the white South African government segregate Cape Town in the late 19th and early twentieth centuries? What impact did apartheid have on planning and […]

Columbia University Single Greatest Issue Facing America Today Discussion What do you think is the single greatest issue facing America today?   Be specific, focused and homed in on what your issue is. You can state that your issue trickles into other areas,    Give a brief historical context behind the issue and why it’s […]

CU Political Science State of the Union Address Discussion   Watch President Biden’s State of the Union Address on March 1. What are three takeaways from his address? Do you agree with his stances? Explain   Identify three main points of President Biden’s SOTU Address. Be specific and detailed on his strategy within those points. […]

Columbia University Anthropocene Discussion 1. What does the ‘Anthropocene’ refer to, and what global changes reflect planetary shift?   2. Which environmental problems do you find most concerning? Why?   3. What factors do you think explain the popularity and impact of the ‘tragedy of the commons’ parable? 4. To what extent can we rely […]

Columbia University Drug Decriminalization Discussion 1. How do criminals work around anti money laundering laws and policies?    2. What is the “the Great Crime Decline”?   3. Why have global criminals never had it so good? What is new about global criminal activities?  4. Describe the arguments for and against drug decriminalization.

Columbia University Political Compromise Political Science Discussion Is political compromise a good thing? Explain   Give a definition of what political compromise is Why is political compromise important?   Identify its necessity in politics. Don’t be afraid to research past compromise on legislation and agenda items from a local, state or federal perspective   What […]

Columbia University Political Campaigns Political Science Essay Examine the various aspects of political campaigns. What makes some campaigns more successful than others? Provide examples. Additionally, be sure to address the issue of campaign strategies   Identify at least 2-3 objectives political campaigns are supposed to achieve What are some current trends that directly impact campaign […]