Cornell students have a requirement to complete two credits worth of Physical Education classes for graduation. With so many PE classes available as options, it can be difficult to narrow down what you should take. Here are my firsthand experiences taking PE classes.
I’ll never forget my experience of studying abroad and living in France's ‘pink city.’ I’ll remember my time abroad as those nostalgic halcyon days of the past when I had to explore and adventure into unfamiliar streets and stores. Utilizing the duality of my bilingualism in English and Spanish, I remember being shy because I did not speak French. Yet, the language never hindered my integration into school life or Toulouse, France.
I’m Bryan Vicente, a senior studying Industrial and Labor Relations from Larkspur, CA. Being born and raised in California, living in Ithaca has been a unique experience. While the most noticeable differences include the trees changing colors in the fall, football starting at 1 pm instead of 10 am, or the fact that I can’t wear shorts in the winter, I’ve learned that Ithaca has much more to offer than just our wonderful University. From hiking along Buttermilk Falls to eating dinner downtown, I’ve made the most of my time in Ithaca.
Have you watched too many movies and TV shows that have influenced your expectations of college and college life? Due to Hollywood’s exaggerated portrayal of college life, many students are overwhelmed when entering college. However, the college experience is often far different from all these myths and misconceptions floating around.
Among many, here are some college myths debunked:
As they prepared for Commencement, some of the College of Human Ecology graduating seniors took a moment to share their favorite memories and what they’ll be doing next.
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!
…place to study? …dining hall? …class? …Cornell tradition? …thing to do for fun?
When I tell people that I’m majoring in Classics in the College of Arts & Sciences, the most common follow-up question is what my favorite classic book is – i.e., English literature. While this is a lovely question, the idea that I’m studying English is a common misconception.
As I was applying to college, I was mortified about locking into a “major.” The blank space I was pondering over in my Cornell application was intimidating – after all, what I choose is going to define my future, right? Am I defining the rest of my life, through this one choice? How could I make such a weighty decision with a click of a button?
Often, people believe that working at a research lab looks a certain way: lab coats, microscopes, and vials. However, research can range anywhere from fieldwork that allows you to travel the world and work with animals to behavioral research where you work with people to computational research where you work with code. I’ve met people who conduct food science research with cheese, and one of my friends gets to work with animals at Cornell’s Veterinary School. There is so much diversity within research at Cornell that I truly believe that there is something for nearly everyone!
Fun fact: I spent four years learning how to fix planes in high school. When people come to learn about my experience with aircraft maintenance, they ask, “Why are you not majoring in engineering?” It was certainly not easy to make a big switch in my career trajectory without much experience in the business field. Yet, I still think I made the right choice. Although these two fields feel very different to most people, they have many similar transferable skills between them.