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Tips for Getting Around Campus
When I committed to Cornell, I did so without ever setting foot on campus. However, upon arriving here, I quickly realized that Cornell was unlike any typical campus.
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Why I Chose My Major, and What I Love About It
When I tell people that I’m majoring in Classics in the College of Arts & Sciences, the most common follow-up question is what my favorite classic book is – i.e., English literature.
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My Experience as a First-Generation College Student
My name is Emely Rodriguez. I am a first-year student from Long Island, New York.
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My Double Major Experience
As I was applying to college, I was mortified about locking into a “major.” The blank space I was pondering over in my Cornell application was intimidating – after all, what I choose is going
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My Experience at the Ecology House
As a prospective student looking at Cornell's housing options, North Campus may seem intriguing due to its proximity to the Morrison and North Star dining halls and the Robert Purcell Community Cen
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Finding Community at Cornell
Hey everyone! My name is Kiran Abraham-Aggarwal, and I’m a junior in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) from Poughkeepsie, New York.
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Misconceptions about Research
Often, people believe that working at a research lab looks a certain way: lab coats, microscopes, and vials.
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What Surprised Me Most About College
Entering my senior year of high school, my main concern was the thought of moving away from my family to a new environment.
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The PSSP Summer Experience
Hi! My name is Morielle Mamaril. I’m a freshman in ILR from a small agricultural town in California called Watsonville or “Strawberry City.” March 30th, 2023: Ivy Day.
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