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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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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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Best place to study

My Favorite Place to Study on Campus

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Felicia F.

Cornell's academic vibe is truly unique.

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Students walk in the snow near the AD White House.
Set yourself up for success

What Surprised Me as a Sophomore Transfer Student (and College Student in General)

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Enya G.

Picture this: it’s May of your senior year and you have finally paid your deposit and committed to college (hopefully Cornell!).

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Getting Involved in your Community

Life at Cornell’s Dorms: My Experience with On-Campus Housing

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Joanne P.

The moment finally arrived. My parents and I hopped out of our fully packed car, following the workers escorting us into a modernistic, chic-looking building.

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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.

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 to pursue a minor in another school.

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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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