Living in the dorms: My Experience with On-Campus Housing
Being on West Campus is very convenient! Besides my own dorm, there are four other dining halls, and there is the Noyes Recreation Center, which is the gym, a few steps away.
Finding My Place: My Transition to Cornell
When I packed my bags in Dallas, Texas—a place defined by its skyline, fast pace, and endless options. Moving from a major city to Cornell’s quiet campus in Ithaca felt like stepping into a new chapter of my life, one I had imagined but didn’t fully understand until I arrived.
Tips for Living with your First Roommate
College is a time filled with change, and having a roommate can present new opportunities and challenges.
A Day in the Life as an Arts & Sciences Student
Hi! I’m Katie, a sophomore in Arts & Sciences pursuing a major in Cognitive Science and a minor in Health Policy, and I’m on the premed track.
Questions to Ask on a Campus Tour
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?
My Experience at the Ecology House
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.