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Learning Outside the Classroom

Some of the most impactful learning happens outside the classroom. From our perspective, extracurriculars are not “extra.” These activities go hand-in-hand with your academic work, and they are a vital part of your education.
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The Best Parts of an Ithaca Summer

An Ithaca summer is something every student at Cornell should experience at least once.
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Exploring Cornell Opportunities for Off-Campus Start

First-year applicants to Cornell for the fall 2026 semester have two new exciting choices on their application.
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Writing Your Application Essays for Cornell

All prospective Cornellians should review the colleges and schools to see where their preferred major is housed. This will inform many of your choices, like recommended coursework and required materials beyond basic requirements. It will also determine which essay you complete.
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Dining at Cornell: Something for Every Appetite

With nearly thirty eateries on campus—from full dining halls and cozy cafés to food courts, markets, and coffee shops—finding something delicious at Cornell is never a problem.
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Campus Resources: The Office of Academic Discovery and Impact

At a university as academically rigorous and socially dynamic as Cornell, having a support system can make all the difference.
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Cornell: Where Vision Meets Place

There's no place on Earth quite like Cornell. Spread over 2,000 acres, this campus isn't just vast; it's captivating. It's where natural beauty, intellectual rigor, and architectural elegance intersect with everyday life in a way that feels nothing short of cinematic.
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Start Your Cornell Engineering Journey in Spain

I’m excited to help launch a new program—Global Start Cantabria (GSC)—that will complement the well-established pathway between the Universidad de Cantabria and Cornell Engineering.
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Campus Resources: Learning Strategies Center

As a student, I understand the hesitation of attending office hours and the fear of asking questions. The Learning Strategies Center exists to help students overcome these fears with exciting programs aimed at making navigating a big university feel a bit smaller.
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