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Tips to Stay Warm

Adapting to an Ithaca Winter from a Warmer Climate

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Grace L.

As someone originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, California, I’m used to a much warmer and temperate climate. So, needless to say, my first two years in Ithaca were an adjustment!

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Finding Your Path

My Double Major Experience

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Maya R.

As a senior in high school, nothing is more stressful than having to think about your college application.

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Book Lovers Unite

Why You Should Join the Cornell Literary Society

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Enya G.

“The world was hers for the reading” - Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.

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Finding balance and getting involved

A Day in the Life as an Arts & Sciences Student

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Ines H.

As a sophomore Sociology student in the College of Arts and Sciences, I balance a full class schedule, but also participate in a variety of activities that allow me to pursue non-academic interests. Join me as I walk you through a typical day!

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Preparing for the Next Step

My Experience Studying Pre-Med at Cornell

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Emilie S.

When I came to Cornell, I knew that following the pre-med path would be challenging. I can proudly say that I have been accepted into medical school, and here are some of the things that made that possible for me.

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Stay excited, seek support

What I Wish I Knew Senior Year

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Yuka C.

Senior year was supposed to be a grind, then a victory lap. Here are some of the things I wish I had known beforehand.

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Fun, Fitness, and Homework

My Typical Weekend as a College Student

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Rachel Z.

Weekends as a college student are a balance between chaos and calm. Read on to learn about the importance of pickleball for destressing and reserving time for calming rituals.

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New start, new city

From Hill to Hill: My DC Start with Cornell

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Gargi S.

I decided to spend my first semester in Washington, D.C., through the Brooks School of Public Policy’s DC Start program. Before I knew it, I was learning to navigate a whole new city, a new program, and a new version of myself.

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Find your Niche

My Favorite Study Spots on Campus

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Katie W.

I’m Katie, a junior in Arts & Sciences, and as someone who has spent countless hours studying in almost every study spot and library on campus these past two years, I feel qualified to share with you all the best study spots I have found.

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