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Grace Elmore '25

Grace Elmore ’25 makes every corner of campus — from Schoellkopf Field to the Johnson Museum and everywhere between — a home for her creative spirit and compassion for others. This is her Cornell Story.

Karlah C.

Bronx, New York Biology and Society

Leina M.

Portland, Oregon Information Science

Jordan N.

New Rochelle, New York Economics

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Physical Education Classes at Cornell

Sophie M.

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.

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Kasey Han, a student in the College Scholar Program (CSP), trains at Circus Ithaca as part of her interdisciplinary major in developmental circus arts

A group of students pose on a blanket while enjoying a picnic.

Gaining a Global Perspective

Studying Abroad in Toulouse, France

Gio R.

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.

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The Cascadilla Creek waterfall under the College Avenue Stone Arch Bridge, in fall.

Delcious food & historical sites

Touring the World of Upstate New York

Bryan V.

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.

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Nimisha G poses with Touchdown the bear.

Know what to expect

College Myths Debunked

Nimisha G.

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.

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Ask a Student A Question

Tell us about your favorite thing to do in Ithaca.

I love flying my drone over the gorges and posting to the @cornell_photography Instagram!

Max G.

Tell us about your favorite Cornell memory.

When asked about my favorite memory at Cornell, Slope Day immediately comes to mind. Singing along to amazing singers and bands while eating delicious food with my friends is the best way to celebrate the end of the school year.

Sofia V.

What is one piece of advice or something you wish you knew when you were applying?

I wish I'd known that students and alumni want to share their Cornell experiences. Looking back, I would have applied to Cornell sooner had I learned earlier on about the communities I could be a part of by reaching out to and engaging with Cornellians.

Wendy L.

What are your go-to campus resources? How did you discover them?

My go-to campus resource is the David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement, located in 300 Kennedy Hall. The Einhorn Center has allowed me to get involved with the Cornell campus and the broader Ithaca communities.

Wendy L.

Why is the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning a great fit for you?

I love the small class sizes within the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning. These small classes enable me to develop strong relationships with both my peers and my professors.

Sofia V.

What is your favorite class so far, and why?

My favorite class so far has been Social Inequality, taught by Professor Kim Weeden. Although this course is not within my major, it solidified my interest in the intersections between social justice, psychology, and education policy.

Isabelle E.

Tell us about your favorite spot on campus or in Ithaca.

Not many people know about or venture to it, but the Kroch Rare Manuscript Library is magical. I discovered it because I was working on a history project, and one of the sources I needed was stored there.

Veronica Z.

What is your favorite class so far, and why?

One of my favorite classes has been Ethical Issues in Health & Medicine. It goes over a range of different issues that come up with medicine, and I would recommend the class to anyone considering going into the healthcare industry.

Elena W.

What is one piece of advice or something you wish you knew when you were applying?

My best advice is to be yourself in your essays. It sounds cliché, but be confident that you bring your own mix of qualities to a school that embraces growth and passion.

Noah C.

What is your favorite class so far, and why?

My favorite class has been AIIS 1110 Indigenous Issues in Global Perspectives with Professor Kassam. I know many of the issues that Indigenous peoples face here in North America, and this class taught me about other issues in other parts of the world and how these issues can be combated.

Krissia T.

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