Cornell University's Pre-Orientation Service Trips (POST) program provided the perfect foundation for my college journey, surrounding me with peers who shared a growing passion for community service.

When I first stepped onto Cornell’s campus, I just knew it was the place for me.

Learn more about POST, which offers opportunities to explore and engage the local community through service projects while transitioning to college.

College is a time filled with change, and having a roommate can present new opportunities and challenges.

When I first received my acceptance letter to Cornell on March 27th, I was thrilled—but also nervous.

It’s hard to predict how you’ll meet your bestie at Cornell but trust me when I say the possibilities are endless!

As busy college students, weekends are a chance to rest and recharge for the week ahead. While each weekend looks slightly different, I personally try my best to prioritize spending time with friends and getting off campus.

Cornell offers an incredible range of unique classes, but there was one course that immediately caught my attention when I was browsing the catalog for my first pre-enrollment over the summer: SPAN 2070: Intermediate Spanish for the Medical and Health Professions.

What drew me to ILR wasn’t the tagline, but the substance, confidence, and clarity of what it is: an interdisciplinary program that challenges the way we think about the world of work and people.

When you arrive on campus there's a lot to explore! Here's a roundup of my tips to ease your transition to college in all ways, from social and well-being, to academics, and career preparedness.