Angelina W.
I came to visit during admitted students weekend. I went on a tour and also went to the CALS hub. When I spoke to both the student tour guide and the CALS ambassadors, their honesty and perspectives made me realize Cornell was the place for me (which is why I also decided to become an ambassador). I am a first-generation student, and I felt Cornell had the support to help me adjust.
I am a pescatarian, and all dining halls and cafes on campus have so many vegetarian and vegan options. My favorite sandwich is the portobello panini from Big Red Barn. Off-campus restaurants are also super diverse in cuisine (I tried Ethiopian food for the first time in Ithaca).
I love going to the Ithaca Farmers Market! The food is amazing there; there are so many beautiful pieces crafted by local artists, and it is a must-do!
My first Slope Day. It was such a beautiful day, and I spent it with a new friend (whom I had made earlier in the year through Block and Bridle club). We have made it a tradition to go together every year.
My family, my peers, and my mentors. Their compassion and integrity remind me to be a better person every day.
It is so hard to pick a favorite class. In terms of the most interesting, Animal Reproduction. But Animal Physiology is definitely top tier. Even though it was information-dense, the professors made it so digestible, and I loved going to lecture and learning something new (my parents can attest to that, given I would share all I learned when I FaceTimed them).
I hope to attend vet school! I want to be a veterinarian, and my interest lies in sports medicine and rehabilitation.
Anywhere with a table next to a big window! Weil Hall, Duffield Hall, or Sage Hall all have great options with a view.
Cornell is truly a place where you can pursue your interests but also discover new ones. It is a place that fosters educational freedom, and it is a place where like-minded people can share new ideas.
Cornell University Block and Bridle, Cornell University Big Red Buddies, Southside Healthy Pet Clinic Volunteer, and Boisclair Lab (research)
How beautiful the campus is, and the many study/work areas that have a view. And of course, all the wonderful people I've met and the support system available to me.
CALS offers relevant courses in animal science, offers me so many opportunities for hands-on experience, and encourages me to explore different fields in animal science and veterinary medicine.
I knew, coming to Cornell, that I wanted to become a veterinarian and take classes more specific to my interests. Coming from the city, I have never handled cows or horses, and I always thought I wanted to go into small animal medicine, but my time at Cornell has allowed me to learn so much about myself. I also discovered my love for microbiology, and I am now pursuing a minor in infectious disease.
When I take writing-focused classes, I really like going to the Knight Writing Center for peer review. Resources are always made known in newsletters, and professors usually provide information on course tutors/help.
My advice is to stay true to who you are. A lot of the time, when applying, we are so focused on curating this "ideal student" that we forget that schools choose you because they think you are a good fit for their programs. The only way they will know this is if you are genuine.
Mostly through classes and clubs/organizations, as we usually have common interests. Don't be afraid to sit next to someone on the first day of class; you never know how good friends you will become!
I like the paths to classes that blend into the hiking trails, especially the bridges. I like stopping to just take in nature when I'm walking to early-morning classes.
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