Caleb O.
CALS Student Services is my go‑to. They helped me navigate academic planning and feel grounded during my transition to Cornell. I also rely on office hours and the Learning Strategies Center for study support. I found these resources by asking questions early on and realizing Cornell has people who genuinely want to help.
One piece of advice I wish I had known when I was applying is that you don’t need to have everything figured out on day one. Being open, curious, and willing to ask for help goes a long way, and Cornell has more support than you realize you just have to take the first step.
CALS Student Services is my go‑to. They helped me navigate academic planning and feel grounded during my transition to Cornell. I also rely on office hours and the Learning Strategies Center for study support. I found these resources by asking questions early on and realizing Cornell has people who genuinely want to help.
One piece of advice I wish I had known when I was applying is that you don’t need to have everything figured out on day one. Being open, curious, and willing to ask for help goes a long way, and Cornell has more support than you realize you just have to take the first step.
I found my friends and community at Cornell by consistently showing up to classes, events, and club meetings. Being open to meeting new people has made my experience here meaningful and helped me build connections that feel genuine.
CALS Ambassadors, Pre-Physician Assistant Association at Cornell, and National Alzheimer’s Buddies.
My favorite place to study is Uris Library, especially the Cocktail Lounge. It’s quiet, bright, and the kind of space where I can stay focused without distractions.
I love how Cornell brings together people from so many different backgrounds and experiences. You meet students who think differently, care deeply, and push you to grow. That mix of perspectives is what makes this place feel alive.
My favorite spot on campus is the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art. I’m fascinated by art, and sometimes I go there just to walk around and read a little bit about the history behind the pieces.
CALS is a great fit for me because it gives me the space to study public health in a way that stays connected to community work, especially through outreach and programs that let students support people beyond campus, and it’s a college that invests in its students and gives you room to explore who you want to become.
CALS Student Services is my go‑to. They helped me navigate academic planning and feel grounded during my transition to Cornell. I also rely on office hours and the Learning Strategies Center for study support. I found these resources by asking questions early on and realizing Cornell has people who genuinely want to help.
One piece of advice I wish I had known when I was applying is that you don’t need to have everything figured out on day one. Being open, curious, and willing to ask for help goes a long way, and Cornell has more support than you realize you just have to take the first step.
CALS Student Services is my go‑to. They helped me navigate academic planning and feel grounded during my transition to Cornell. I also rely on office hours and the Learning Strategies Center for study support. I found these resources by asking questions early on and realizing Cornell has people who genuinely want to help.
One piece of advice I wish I had known when I was applying is that you don’t need to have everything figured out on day one. Being open, curious, and willing to ask for help goes a long way, and Cornell has more support than you realize you just have to take the first step.
I found my friends and community at Cornell by consistently showing up to classes, events, and club meetings. Being open to meeting new people has made my experience here meaningful and helped me build connections that feel genuine.
I chose Cornell because it gave me the chance to study public health as a pre‑med student instead of following the typical biology route. The Global and Public Health Sciences major stood out right away, and CALS felt like a place where I could grow academically and personally while studying something I was genuinely intrigued to learn about.
My go‑to place to eat on campus is Mattin’s Café, where I usually get the Spicy Italian Wrap and sometimes the French Bread Pepperoni Pizza.
I love exploring the gorges and trails. Ithaca’s nature gives you a break from campus and helps you reset.
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