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Barack Obama left Occidental College in 1981 after completing two years of study. He transferred to Columbia University in New York City, seeking a broader academic experience and opportunities to engage with a more diverse environment. At Occidental, he felt somewhat disconnected and wanted to explore his interests in political science and international relations more deeply.

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