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The Right Fit

Why I Chose Cornell

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Rachel E.

Choices, choices, choices… the college process is full of them.

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A view across Beebe Lake in early fall.
Enrich learning with a minor

What it’s like pursuing a minor in other colleges or schools

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Katie W.

Exploring your interests

Ezra Cornell’s famous principle statement of “any person…any study” can be realized in infinite ways during your time at Cornell, and among those is the opportunity

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A Day in the Life

A Day in the Life of an ILR Student

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Evelyn W.

I woke up this morning bright and early for my 8:40 class.

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Attendees at the October 2024 AISES conference.
Finding Community and Inspiration

My Experience at the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) National Conference

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MJ R.

What is AISES?  

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A Supportive Learning Environment

My Physical Education Class Experience

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Grace L.

Prior to graduation, every Cornell student is required to take two credits (two courses) worth of Physical Education classes.

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A view of Beebe Lake from the trail on campus.
Best of Cornell

My Top 5 Favorite Things About Cornell

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Ava G.

Ezra Cornell’s iconic phrase “I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study” sets the ambiance of a culturally enriched, picturesque campus that wholeheartedly emb

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Support for Students

Finding Support and Community in AIISP

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Mary E.

As an Indigenous student in an Ivy League university, culturally sensitive support services made all the difference in my life.

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Discovering New Topics

Gaining Hands-on Research Experience

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Nimisha G.

Cornell prides itself on being an exemplary research institution, and rightfully so.

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Open to All Possibilities

My Experience Studying Communication at Cornell

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Vivian R.

The field of Communication is incredibly vast, covering everything from practical marketing to in-depth social science research. As a new first-year student, this might seem overwhelming.

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