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Tips for Living with your First Roommate

College is a time filled with change, and having a roommate can present new opportunities and challenges.
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Things I Worried About Before Coming to Cornell vs. My Experience

When I first received my acceptance letter to Cornell on March 27th, I was thrilled—but also nervous.
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A Friendship Story Across Colleges

It’s hard to predict how you’ll meet your bestie at Cornell but trust me when I say the possibilities are endless!
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My Typical Weekend as a College Student

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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My Favorite Class

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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One Major, Endless Possibilities: How I Chose ILR

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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Tips for First-Year Students

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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Congratulations, Future Cornellians! Welcome Home!

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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My Favorite Campus Amenity: The Johnson Museum of Art

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