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Grace stands in front of the Casa della Regina Carolina Project at Pompeii.
Learning at an Archeological Dig Site

How I Spent My Summer

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Grace L.

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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Student & Campus Life dorm decorating contest - Latino Living Center.
Life in your new home

Living in the dorms: My Experience with On-Campus Housing

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Ines H.

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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Embracing Community

Finding Community as a QuestBridge Student at Cornell

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Florie D.

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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Prepare your Regular Decision Application

Winter Break Guidance for Regular Decision Applicants

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Undergraduate Admissions

Cornell University’s Fall 2026 Regular Decision application deadline is approaching, so here’s a rundown of what you need to know if you’re planning to apply.

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Making Cornell Home

Finding My Place: My Transition to Cornell

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Alicia M.

When I packed my bags in Dallas, Texas—a place defined by its skyline, fast pace, and endless options.

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Finding my Community

Debunking Common College Misconceptions- Part Two

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Blake A.

This is Part Two of a two part series, be sure you've read Part One

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Finding Your Path

Debunking Common College Misconceptions- Part One

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Blake A.

Before I started at Cornell, I had a whole mental list of what college was supposed to be like.

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A Global Perspective

Designing a Major as an International Student

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Kingsley A.

I have always been interested in history, law, and politics. I wanted to continue studying issues that were emerging, relevant, and material to my country. It was for these reasons that I sought and discovered the College Scholar Program to design my own interdisciplinary major.

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The first day of classes of the 2024 fall semester.
Broaden Your Learning

How I Chose to Pursue a Minor in the College of Arts & Sciences

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Ines H.

While browsing through the options, I found a unique minor that caters to students interested in law as undergraduates.

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