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The Physical Education Classes Cornellians are Taking
Among traditional academic requirements, Cornellians have another requirement to graduate: completion of two physical education (PE) courses. With over 250 course options for PE classes, students often reflect fondly on the joy of their classes and cite them as great bonding experiences.
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Supporting Veterans
Things Student Veterans Should Know About Cornell
Cornell has so much to offer student veterans that it’s difficult to know where to start and what to highlight.
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Learning at an Archeological Dig Site
How I Spent My Summer
This was my first archaeological excavation and my first time traveling anywhere in Europe, so it was truly a summer of adventure!
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Making Cornell Home
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.
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Finding Your Routine
My Day as an Arts and Sciences Student
In college, you have free rein to do whatever you want between classes. Every day can be different. My class schedule stays consistent, but other than that, nothing is set in stone.
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What Makes Cornell Special
Life as a Cornell Student in Photos
From my daily walks to class to the beautiful libraries, I am surrounded by a campus that not only is a beautiful backdrop to my college life, but also brightens my mood throughout the day.
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Experiencing Art Firsthand
Learning from the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art
The best part of my History of Art classes? Walking through the Johnson Museum is part of the coursework!
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Welcome to Cornell
Congratulations, Class of 2030!
Welcome to the Big Red community! With the alma mater playing in the background and confetti falling down your screen, I can only imagine what you are feeling right now.
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Finding Your Fit
College Decisions: An Opportunity to Take a Risk and Believe
I attended a small all-girls high school in Massachusetts, and I narrowed myself into a small college box. I urge every high school student to take the chance at something unexpected; it might just be the most life-changing choice you ever make.