CAA Newsletter Monthly Poll
Over the past four years, the CAA newsletter has polled alumni on everything to their favorite spots on campus to their favorite activities and snacks, and opinions on social media.
See below for a history of the results.
2026
Will you attend a World Cup watch party?
How do you stay in touch with Columbia University?
Do you remember who spoke at your Class Day?
How are you spending the season—spring break mode or spring cleaning mode?
Favorite Columbia Icon?
Favorite gift to receive on Valentine's Day?
2025
Skiing or ice skating?
Trick or Treat?
Are you excited for "pumpkin spice" season?
Favorite summer activity?
Lemonade or Iced Tea?
NY Baseball: Mets or Yankees
How do you primarily use AI?
How do you feel about advancements in AI technology?
How do you feel about morning classes?
Valentine Chocolates: Milk or Dark?
Books: Print or Audio?
2024
Holiday Cards: Digital or mail?
Favorite NYC Halloween Parade?
Favorite Columbia-affiliated, Emmy-winning show?
Now that summer is almost over, what did you enjoy most?
What Olympic sport, featuring a Columbian Athlete, are you most excited for?
Where do you like to swim?
Which do you prefer, TikTok or Instagram?
Which do you prefer, X (Twitter) or Threads?
On what social platform do you spend most of your time?
Did you make New Year’s Resolutions?
2023
New Year's Eve 2024 is coming soon! What are your plans?
What is your favorite holiday pie?
Have you been back to Columbia for Homecoming?
Who or what did you most look forward to seeing when returning to campus?
What is your preferred mobile technology?
What are your summer plans, travel or relaxing at home?
Have you attended a Columbia Commencement since you graduated?
Are you a member of the Loyal Blue Society?
How do you most often use the Online Alumni Community?
How do you stay in touch with your Columbia friends?
How would you spend your snow day?
2022
When you were attending Columbia, did you have a favorite NYC spot for ice skating?
What is the best place for coffee on campus?
What was your favorite pizza near campus?
Do you remember your first day on campus?
Do you plan to return to campus during the new academic year?
What is the best ice cream flavor?
Have you made your summer plans yet?
When it comes to receiving news about Columbia, do you prefer social media or email?
When do you think you’ll feel ready to attend an in-person event?
What is your favorite hot beverage for a cold day?
Are you making a New Year's resolution this year?
2021
Do you look forward to the first snowfall or dread it?
How do you feel about candy corn?
What is your favorite fall activity?
Are you a cat person or a dog person?
Which Olympic event have you been enjoying?
What are your plans this summer?
What is your favorite Commencement song?
Favorite Season on Campus?
Have you attended an online event with Columbia?