Jonna C.
I have been heavily involved in several business organizations on campus, including Dyson Ambassadors, the Dyson Undergraduate Council, and A Seat At The Table, which is Cornell’s premiere student business ethics organization. I have also served as a Resident Advisor at Barbara McClintock Hall, and have held course assistant positions for AEM 2100 (Introductory Statistics) and AEM 2700 (Management Communication)!
My academic passion lies in the intersection of business and healthcare. By combining my major in Applied Economics and Management with a minor in Health Policy, I have been able to pursue this passion through my coursework. Thanks to this diverse degree, I have been able to hone my marketing, strategy, and finance skills while also learning about current events in the healthcare industry that will impact my future career in helping rare disease patients!
Dyson's motto is “Our Business is a Better World”, which resonated with me greatly. In 2015, my family and I founded a nonprofit foundation called Fighting H.A.R.D. Foundation, which helps kids with rare diseases to not feel alone in their battles. Since then, we have raised over $600,000, which has gone directly to families in our community. I have always been passionate about giving back, and at its core, Dyson revolves around teaching business in a way that inspires us to accomplish that goal. Every day, I am influenced by those around me who are also working towards conducting business in a way that puts humanity over profit.
My favorite thing about Cornell is how every person you meet has a passion. I have met peers from all over the world with different life experiences, with each person having something unique that drives them. The professors here are compassionate and are truly invested in their students, helping them bring their passions to reality. Each student here has their own story, but come together to help each other. Everyone always says that college can be competitive, but I have seen collaboration change lives, which is incredibly special.
I had the amazing opportunity to participate in the Cornell Summer Program in Turin, which was focused around a public policy class. We spent three weeks in northern Italy, where we had the chance to meet Italian students and local communities, learn about their culture through guided tours and guest lectures, and visit famous landmarks including the Mole Antonelliana. A small group of students in the program also took the chance to travel over the weekends, allowing us to visit Milan, Lake Como, and Noli. This was my first time in Europe and an incredible experience that I will never forget!
As someone who has a chronic health condition, Cornell Health and the Office of Student Disability Services have been important resources to me. These two offices have allowed me to manage my health condition while at school and get the accommodations I need in order to be successful as a student! They have helped me find the best ways to discuss my accommodations with my professors, navigate transportation and housing concerns, and are great resources when I have questions.
I am also a big advocate for professor office hours! On such a large campus, it is always helpful to know professors on a more personal level.
Dyson's motto is “Our Business is a Better World”, which resonated with me greatly. In 2015, my family and I founded a nonprofit foundation called Fighting H.A.R.D. Foundation, which helps kids with rare diseases to not feel alone in their battles. Since then, we have raised over $600,000, which has gone directly to families in our community. I have always been passionate about giving back, and at its core, Dyson revolves around teaching business in a way that inspires us to accomplish that goal. Every day, I am influenced by those around me who are also working towards conducting business in a way that puts humanity over profit.
My favorite thing about Cornell is how every person you meet has a passion. I have met peers from all over the world with different life experiences, with each person having something unique that drives them. The professors here are compassionate and are truly invested in their students, helping them bring their passions to reality. Each student here has their own story, but come together to help each other. Everyone always says that college can be competitive, but I have seen collaboration change lives, which is incredibly special.
I had the amazing opportunity to participate in the Cornell Summer Program in Turin, which was focused around a public policy class. We spent three weeks in northern Italy, where we had the chance to meet Italian students and local communities, learn about their culture through guided tours and guest lectures, and visit famous landmarks including the Mole Antonelliana. A small group of students in the program also took the chance to travel over the weekends, allowing us to visit Milan, Lake Como, and Noli. This was my first time in Europe and an incredible experience that I will never forget!
As someone who has a chronic health condition, Cornell Health and the Office of Student Disability Services have been important resources to me. These two offices have allowed me to manage my health condition while at school and get the accommodations I need in order to be successful as a student! They have helped me find the best ways to discuss my accommodations with my professors, navigate transportation and housing concerns, and are great resources when I have questions.
I am also a big advocate for professor office hours! On such a large campus, it is always helpful to know professors on a more personal level.
My one piece of advice for those who are applying to college would be to soak it all in. Make sure to enjoy the experience. It can be stressful and overwhelming at times, but no matter what the outcome is, be sure to celebrate the wins and take the time to appreciate every step of the process! It goes by a lot faster than you think.
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