Melaina T.
I am a College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP) Ambassador and am involved with Guiding Eyes for the Blind.
Professors and older students have been great resources for me to ask about grad school, internships, and my resume. I've also had a lot of help from Career Services when it comes to thinking about post-grad. If you need any help with adjusting to campus life, I would recommend reaching out to resources available at your dorm as they're super friendly and knowledgeable people.
When I was applying to Cornell, I wish someone had told me that the school is so big that it's impossible not to find a place, and people, you feel comfortable with. We're lucky to have amazing, hardworking students that bring great events to campus. There's so many groups to join and interests to explore that I never would have thought about before Cornell.
I found my friends at Cornell through my major! My freshman year I took Intro to Print Media and fell in love with the great community of printmakers always hanging out in the studio. People were so dedicated to their work and willing to help; they were inspiring to be around.
I chose Cornell because as an art major, it was important to me that I be able to pursue my other interests outside of art. Cornell's BFA program has been a really great fit for me because I've been able to take amazing elective classes that inform my art practice. I also love all the unique clubs and organizations we have available that you might not find at a smaller university.
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