Coming to Campus as a First-Year Student
I wasn't trying to make it a big deal, but I knew what it meant: my first college decision. It wasn't just any college decision; it was my early decision school, Cornell University.
A Message to First-Gen Cornellians from an Admissions Counselor
To the Barrier Breakers, Movers, and Shakers: When you’re the first in your family to attend college, you don’t just open a door; you build the path that others will follow.
Campus Resources: The Skorton Center for Health Initiatives
The Skorton Center for Health Initiatives, located on Ho Plaza, is a hub within Cornell Health focused on supporting students before health problems arise.
Campus Resources: Student & Campus Life
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
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
When I first stepped onto Cornell’s campus, I just knew it was the place for me.
My Pre-Orientation Service Trip Experience
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
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
When I first received my acceptance letter to Cornell on March 27th, I was thrilled—but also nervous.
A Friendship Story Across Colleges
It’s hard to predict how you’ll meet your bestie at Cornell but trust me when I say the possibilities are endless!