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Cornell tourists enjoy the Botanic Gardens.
Opportunities to Explore

My Typical Weekend as a College Student

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Evelyn W.

As busy college students, weekends are a chance to rest and recharge for the week ahead. While each weekend looks slightly different, I personally try my best to prioritize spending time with friends and getting off campus.

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The first day of classes of the 2024 fall semester.
Practical Experience and Life Skills

My Favorite Class

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Esther Y.

Cornell offers an incredible range of unique classes, but there was one course that immediately caught my attention when I was browsing the catalog for my first pre-enrollment over the summer: SPAN 2070: Intermediate Spanish for the Medical and Health Professions.

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A class meets outside Ives Hall on a warm fall day.
An Interdisciplinary Approach

One Major, Endless Possibilities: How I Chose ILR

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Morielle M.

What drew me to ILR wasn’t the tagline, but the substance, confidence, and clarity of what it is: an interdisciplinary program that challenges the way we think about the world of work and people.

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The first day of classes of the 2024 fall semester.
The Right Start

Tips for First-Year Students

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Gabrielle W.

When you arrive on campus there's a lot to explore! Here's a roundup of my tips to ease your transition to college in all ways, from social and well-being, to academics, and career preparedness.

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The Big Red Band performs in formation at Welcome Students Weekend, an event bringing students from Cornell, Ithaca College and Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) together.
Class of 2029

Congratulations, Future Cornellians! Welcome Home!

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Joyti A.

Hello, amazing new Cornellians! My name is Joyti, a freshman in the College of Arts & Sciences and a Diversity Admissions Ambassador, and I'm thrilled to officially welcome you to your home for the next few years.

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Visitors wander through the top floor of the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art.
Take Time to Enjoy Campus

My Favorite Campus Amenity: The Johnson Museum of Art

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Grace L.

One of my favorite unique places to go on Cornell’s campus is the Johnson Museum of Art.

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Central campus at dusk in summer.
Resources for all students

Why You Should Take Advantage of the Career Services Office

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Katie W.

Located right next to the Cornell Store is a castle-looking building you might’ve never noticed, called Barnes Hall.

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A view of the clocktower from the Arts Quad on a fall day.
Campus Resources for Health

My Experience with CAPS

Krissia Tuzroyluk
Krissia T.

Being a college student can be very stressful and present challenges that can be hard to navigate alone.

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A Day in the Life

A Day in the Life as an Arts & Sciences Student

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Katie W.

Hi! I’m Katie, a sophomore in Arts & Sciences pursuing a major in Cognitive Science and a minor in Health Policy, and I’m on the premed track.

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