Washington native Katherine Duff is a computer science major, a member of Women's Crew, and a Barnard Writing Fellow. Rowers like Duff benefit from a unique partnership with Columbia University, in which Barnard athletes compete in NCAA Division I athletics. This arrangement, which was established in 1983 through the Columbia-Barnard Athletic Consortium, makes Barnard the only women's college whose students compete in D-I tournaments, via the Ivy League Athletic Conference. 
 
Duff successfully balances the rigor of her Barnard academics, her extracurriculars, and the demanding schedule of her sport with the help of her peers, who she said push her to take on new challenges and opportunities on campus. For National Women's Health and Fitness Day (September 29), learn more about Duff in this "Barnard's Got Game" Q&A.
 
You're majoring in computer science? 
 
Yes. Being able to study computer science (CS) at a liberal arts institution for women is a unique experience, and I've loved the camaraderie and energy surrounding the creation of a Barnard CS department. I chose computer science because I love how challenging the subject can be and how essential the skills I learn are to a diverse variety of fields.
 
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