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Congratulations, Class of 2030!
Welcome to the Big Red community! With the alma mater playing in the background and confetti falling down your screen, I can only imagine what you are feeling right now.
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Learning from the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art
The best part of my History of Art classes? Walking through the Johnson Museum is part of the coursework!
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Life as a Cornell Student in Photos
From my daily walks to class to the beautiful libraries, I am surrounded by a campus that not only is a beautiful backdrop to my college life, but also brightens my mood throughout the day.
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My Day as an Arts and Sciences Student
In college, you have free rein to do whatever you want between classes. Every day can be different. My class schedule stays consistent, but other than that, nothing is set in stone.
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Celebrating Cornell Traditions
At Cornell, traditions are more than long‑standing events—they connect students across class years and generations in shared Cornellian spirit.
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My Favorite Dining Halls
Like any other first-year student in college, one of the biggest things I was worried about before starting college was the food.
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How I Spent My Summer
I spent the summer of 2025 working as an archaeological excavator on the Casa della Regina Carolina Project in Pompeii, Italy.
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Living in the dorms: My Experience with On-Campus Housing
Being on West Campus is very convenient! Besides my own dorm, there are four other dining halls, and there is the Noyes Recreation Center, which is the gym, a few steps away.
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Finding Community as a QuestBridge Student at Cornell
Whether it comes from friendships, student organizations, academic support systems, or quiet moments alone, your version of community should be whatever helps you feel welcomed here.
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