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Campus Resources: Student & Campus Life

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The Office of Student & Campus Life (SCL) division leads the development of an inclusive, energetic environment that supports our diverse student body. SCL promotes student experiences through innovative programs that support academic and extracurricular growth. Some of the key initiatives currently shaping campus life include the following:

How POST Prepared me for Cornell

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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.

My Love Letter to Cornell

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

My Pre-Orientation Service Trip Experience

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

Tips for Living with your First Roommate

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

Things I Worried About Before Coming to Cornell vs. My Experience

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

A Friendship Story Across Colleges

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

My Typical Weekend as a College Student

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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.

My Favorite Class

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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.

One Major, Endless Possibilities: How I Chose ILR

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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.

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