Abigail D.
I traveled to NYC for the first time through the Diversity and Inclusion office at the SC Johnson College of Business. I have attended regional conferences through the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality!
My go-to campus resources are my professors and staff. I have been able to connect with professors in a personal way, which has led to excellent connections with the hotelie alumni industry. Professors and staff want to see me succeed, so they always look for opportunities that could apply to my interests.
I love visiting Collegetown and the Ithaca Commons and trying different coffee shops.
Expand your interests! Coming to Cornell is about more than just studying and doing classes. There are so many clubs where you can find your community.
My favorite class is marketing! Marketing is an engaging class that allows you to apply the content to many industries and sectors within hospitality.
The Statler Hotel makes my experience unique because not every institution has a teaching hotel! Access to the Statler is also one of my most significant resources because I can experience the reality of hospitality.
I plan to own and manage a restaurant or open a catering company.
I've been involved with the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality, the Association of Latino Professionals for America, the Hotel Student Mentorship Program, Women Leadership in Hospitality, the Mexican Student Association, KKR accelerator scholars, Nolan Ambassadors, Hotel Ezra Cornell, as well as being a Statler Hotel culinary banquet cook.
I found my friends and community through cultural clubs, orientation, and exposing myself to new things. Staying involved and trying new things always comes with meeting someone new! All of my current friends are people who encourage me to be a better person! Always find friends in your college/major and outside of your major!
I chose Cornell because of the network! Cornell has fantastic opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Cornellians are everywhere, so there is always someone you can connect with for advice.
My favorite Cornell memory is this past solar eclipse. At 1 PM, students got together on Libe Slope and watched the eclipse together.
My favorite things about Cornell are the nature and location. I love going on hikes and being outdoors in my free time. Cornell has the most beautiful campus I've seen, and I genuinely love the nature it's surrounded by.
The Nolan School is a perfect fit for me because it provides me with a tight-knit community with people who share my passion. Knowing I have peers as persistent as I am creates an encouraging and uplifting environment.
I am interested in food and beverage (F&B), both the culinary and service aspects. Cornell provides me with different aspects of hospitality, such as accounting, finance, marketing, HR, and more, that all correlate with my interest in F&B.
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