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Finding balance and getting involved
My Typical Weekend as a College Student
It’s half exercise, half bonding with all students, and fully the best way to de-stress from the week’s workload.
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Life on the Hill
Uniquely Cornell: Four Activities to do in Four Seasons
Cornell is a special place to be, in a city immersed in nature, and as a school filled with unique culture and traditions. These are four aspects of Cornell that you definitely won’t find anywhere else—one for each season you’re on campus!
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Applying to Cornell
Planning for Your Cornell Transfer Application
When applying as a transfer applicant, it's important to plan ahead. We recommend you review the required materials and coursework and familiarize yourself with Cornell.
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Balancing Priorities
Managing Your Time as a Busy Student
Time management can be a difficult skill to master as a busy student with constantly changing responsibilities, tasks, commitments, and time constraints. At Cornell, many students are heavily involved in activities outside of class, including clubs, sports, volunteering, research, and more.
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New subject, new friends
My Favorite Class
As a statistics major, I took this class on a whim to fill two distribution requirements. I was worried about the fact that I hadn’t written an essay in over a year, and everybody else in the class seemed to know more about theater than I did.
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Best Places to Study
My Favorite Study Spots on Campus
As someone who has spent countless hours studying in almost every study spot and library on campus these past two years, I feel qualified to share with you all the best study spots I have found.
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The DC Start Experience
From Hill to Hill: My DC Start with Cornell
I decided to spend my first semester in Washington, D.C., through the Brooks School of Public Policy’s DC Start program. Before I knew it, I was learning to navigate a whole new city, a new program, and a new version of myself. And truly? It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
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Adjusting to College
Learning to Build My Circle: Making Friends in College
Before I started college, everyone told me that making friends would be “so easy.” You’ll meet people everywhere, they said. You’ll find your group instantly. But like most things in college, the reality was a little more complicated and a lot more meaningful.
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Preparing to Apply
Choosing a College or School at Cornell
Applying to Cornell is a bit different than other institutions. You don’t just apply to a major, you apply to a specific undergraduate college or school.