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Students volunteer at a Habitat for Humanity site during POST.
New Student Experiences

What My Pre-Orientation Service Trip Meant to Me

Rebecca C.
Rebecca C.

So many students come to Cornell with a sense of anxious excitement, and POST meets this feeling head-on, offering empowering experiences and supportive moments that stick with students for the rest of the semester.

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A summer tour group makes its way through the Arts Quad.
Exploring Colleges

Making the Most of Your In-Person College Visit

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Adrián G., Assistant Director of Admissions

Whether you’re visiting a school close to home or one far away, an in-person visit can help you better understand campus culture, student life, and what matters most to you in a future college experience.

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Students relax in the The Sesquicentennial Commemorative Grove on Libe Slope during summer session.
Student Favorites

Student Recommendations: Warm-Weather Activities

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Undergraduate Admissions

We asked admissions ambassadors to share their top picks for warm-weather activities on and off campus.

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Alexander Lu, Jenna Rosenberg, and Arianna He deliver food to Peter De Mott Catholic Worker House.
Getting Involved

Choosing High School Extracurriculars

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Lisa S., Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Advising

In high school, one of the best ways to discover new passions is through extracurricular activities.

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Commencement 2025.
Senior Reflection

From First Acceptance to Lasting Home: My Cornell Story

Breanna Ferreira
Breanna F.

When I first found out that Cornell would become my collegiate home, I was beyond excited. I remember imagining everything that was ahead of me.

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Lin K. poses with friends.
Following Your Curiousity

Finding My Way to Pre-Med at Cornell as a First-Gen, Low-Income Student

Author, Lin K.
Lin K.

I didn’t come into Cornell knowing I was pre-med. Actually, I wasn’t even sure I was allowed to say I was pre-med yet .I just knew I was curious about how the environment affects people. And somehow that slowly turned into medicine.

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Student & Campus Life dorm decorating contest - Latino Living Center.
Making yourself at home

Tips for Personalizing Your Room on Campus

Sofia S.
Sofia S.

At Cornell, your room will be your sanctuary and new home, so decorating it and making it your own is very important.

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The dome of Saint Peter’s in Vatican visible from afar
An Immersive Experience

Studying Abroad in Rome

Sara S.
Sara S.

One of the most compelling aspects of studying architecture in Rome is how quickly the extraordinary becomes familiar.

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Scenes from around the Arts Quad on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Finding My People

Finding Home Again: Building a Nepali Community at Cornell

Reshma N. author photo
Reshma N.

What began as a requirement ultimately fulfilled something I had hoped for since childhood: finding a Nepali community within my school.

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