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A Graduation Reflection

My Love Letter to Cornell

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Cristina P.

When I first stepped onto Cornell’s campus, I just knew it was the place for me.

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Favorite Places on Campus

My Week in Photos

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Grace L.

It's no secret that Cornell is a beautiful place! Today I'll be sharing some of my favorite places on campus.

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Experience Other Languages and Cultures

My Experience Taking Language Classes at Cornell 

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Gabrielle W.

I love learning languages and knew that taking language classes would be an important part of my college experience. I have taken intensive beginner Italian, intermediate Portuguese, and beginner Chinese.

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Growing Through New Experiences

How Hands-on Experiences at Cornell Shaped my Future Goals 

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Amy L.

Cornell is more than just a university. It’s a place where learning spills beyond lecture halls, where growth feels both personal and collective, and where every corner of campus holds a lasting memory.

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Making Connections Beyond Cornell

My Internship Experience

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Kristina G.

Everyone’s experience with internship hunting is unique, but it can always help to hear someone’s story for inspiration and ideas, so I’ll be sharing mine!

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Embracing New Possibilities

Riding the Transfer Rollercoaster: My Academic Journey to Cornell 

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Amy L.

Excitement. Doubt. Fear. Hope. The transfer process is an emotional rollercoaster, and I experienced every twist and turn before finally arriving at Cornell University.

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Learning in the Community

My Pre-Orientation Service Trip Experience

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Julianna R.

Learn more about POST, which offers opportunities to explore and engage the local community through service projects while transitioning to college.

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Enjoy Your Roommate Experience

Tips for Living with your First Roommate

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Rebeccah D.

College is a time filled with change, and having a roommate can present new opportunities and challenges.

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Finding my Community

Things I Worried About Before Coming to Cornell vs. My Experience

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Blake A.

When I first received my acceptance letter to Cornell on March 27th, I was thrilled—but also nervous.

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