Lauren N.
My favorite thing to do in Ithaca is go to Stewart Park to sit on a bench and spend time with my boyfriend. It is a beautiful viewpoint to look at Cayuga Lake and you can often catch some really pretty sunsets on the water.
My favorite memory so far was parents weekend this year. My twin sister came up and surprised me, and she even got to play her instrument with me at the football and hockey games.
My family inspires me the most. They have always believed in me and helped me to believe in myself. Shoutout to my sister, mom, dad, and grandparents! I truly would not be here without their love and support.
My favorite class so far has been CRP 1103: Observing the City. It was very hands-on and got me to explore Ithaca ranging from the Commons to the wastewater treatment plant. I also got to meet a lot of the kids in my major as we split off into smaller groups.
The Organization of Urban and Regional Studies usually takes a once-a-semester trip. In the fall of 2023, we went to Pittsburgh for a 3-day, 2-night trip to explore the city. We got to meet with alumni over dinner, take guided tours around the college areas, and visit the nearby trolley museum. We even had free time to explore the city without guidelines.
I believe that the beautiful campus makes the Cornell experience unique. Walking from North Campus to Central Campus is always so breathtaking as the sound of the falls floats from the background. Having our own botanical gardens shows the overwhelming beauty and size of campus, as well as wonderful geographic features such as the Libe slope.
My favorite spot in Ithaca is Ithaca Falls. It is nestled into Lake Street, but the view takes my breath away every time.
My favorite part about majoring in Urban and Regional Studies is the endless possibilities for what to focus on in the major and what to pursue after completing the undergraduate degree. Personally, I have a passion for real estate and how it fits in with the urban environment. My major allows me to explore that through a wider lens while considering other factors such as transportation, policy, and economic development. There are also many options available for what to pursue after graduation such as a master's degree in regional planning, a master's degree in real estate, law school, etc.
When I was applying to Cornell, I wish someone gave me the confidence that I could break out of the stereotypes put around me that I could not make it at an Ivy League school. Coming from a small town with low test scores, I almost did not apply and doubted my acceptance. I was very nervous to arrive here, but through dedication and opportunities to break out of my shell, I really cannot picture myself going anywhere else.
I found most of my friends in my major during orientation week. We left our final orientation to go explore campus and we have not left each other's sides since. I also have gained some friends through the Big Red Marching Band and Big Red Pep Band. It felt like home for me when I arrived at Fischell Band Center, as my favorite part of high school was participating in music ensembles.
I chose Cornell because of the Urban and Regional Studies major. Nowhere else around me had the major and I did not even know it was a major until I toured here with my twin sister. When I sat in on the presentation in Milstein Auditorium, I walked out knowing that it was exactly the major I had been searching for.
My favorite thing to do in Ithaca is go to Stewart Park to sit on a bench and spend time with my boyfriend. It is a beautiful viewpoint to look at Cayuga Lake and you can often catch some really pretty sunsets on the water.
My favorite memory so far was parents weekend this year. My twin sister came up and surprised me, and she even got to play her instrument with me at the football and hockey games.
My family inspires me the most. They have always believed in me and helped me to believe in myself. Shoutout to my sister, mom, dad, and grandparents! I truly would not be here without their love and support.
My favorite class so far has been CRP 1103: Observing the City. It was very hands-on and got me to explore Ithaca ranging from the Commons to the wastewater treatment plant. I also got to meet a lot of the kids in my major as we split off into smaller groups.
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