Tours are an excellent way to get to know your future college campus and get a first-hand account of the student experience. It’s the perfect opportunity to ask any questions about the school, student life, and the surrounding area. If you’re stuck on what to ask, read below for some of the best questions I receive as a campus tour guide!  

What is your favorite… 

…place to study? …dining hall? …class? …Cornell tradition? …thing to do for fun? 

As a prospective student looking at Cornell's housing options, North Campus may seem intriguing due to its proximity to the Morrison and North Star dining halls and the Robert Purcell Community Center, a hub for students to hang out. However, an option that many students tend to overlook is the program houses on campus. Each of these living areas has a theme, such as environment and sustainability, which is the foundation of the Ecology House. Just off Triphammer Road, it is a reformed hotel that now houses 96 students living in doubles.

During my first year of college, my roommate was a friend from high school. We communicated that we wanted to be roommates over the summer, and because I knew her, I thought, “Oh, I don’t need to talk to her about anything ahead of time.” After living with a roommate, I’ve realized you should talk deeply and set expectations no matter how close you are. It’ll help you both acclimate and help each other if you have a new roommate or will in the future. Be sure to reference these tips to help develop a strong roommate relationship.