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Libe Slope at sunset.
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Scenes from Campus

My Week in Photos

It's no secret that Cornell is a beautiful place! Today, I'll be sharing some of my favorite places on campus that I get to enjoy during a normal week.

Scenes from around the Arts Quad on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
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Finding Community

Finding Home Again: Building a Nepali Community at Cornell

My family and I moved to the United States from Kathmandu, Nepal, when I was eight years old. Growing up, I rarely met other Nepali students. I was proud of my cultural background, yet I often wished for a stronger sense of community.

View of west campus in summer.
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Finding Community

Conquering the Climbing Wall

I am a junior Computer Science (CS) major at Cornell, and I love rock climbing. My friends often say it's hard to beat the CS stereotype when I spend my time touching plastic rocks on a wall instead of touching grass outside. While I enjoy hanging out on the Slope, especially when the sun is out, I'm also grateful for the Lindseth Climbing Center, which gives me a space to challenge myself.

CALS Fest 2025 in the Ag Quad
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Finding Your Place

Surrounded by the Best... Here's How I Found My Place!

Cornell brings together students who were the top of their class, leaders in their communities, and incredibly driven individuals. It is easy to fall into the trap of comparing yourself to them.

Slope Day 2025
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Welcome to Cornell

The Many Things I'm Excited for New Students to Experience

I still remember the brimming excitement I felt when I was accepted to Cornell, and there’s so much to look forward to once you arrive in Ithaca!

A view of Rome.
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Learning Abroad

Studying Abroad in Rome

I walk past monumental buildings I once spent hours analyzing on my way to class, and see the Pantheon multiple times a day, while walking to meet friends or getting an evening gelato. What once felt distant and carefully studied becomes part of my daily rhythm. As architecture students, we spend hours analyzing these buildings in drawings and lectures - but in Rome, I encounter them constantly, almost casually.

DC Start students
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Study Away Opportunities

Exploring Cornell Opportunities for Off-Campus Start

First-year applicants to Cornell for the fall 2027 semester have two exciting choices on their application. When you apply to the Cornell David A. Duffield College of Engineering or the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, you’ll have the option to be considered for the Global Start Cantabria program or the DC Start program, respectively.

POST students at a dinner event.
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A Smooth Transition

Finding My Community with Cornell POST

Coming all the way from Texas, I wondered if I would make friends, find my place on campus, and adjust to this completely new environment. Looking back, one of the best decisions I made before my first year was participating in Cornell's Pre-Orientation Service Trip (POST) program.

Aerial shots of campus on Monday, October 21, 2024
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Planning Ahead

Preparing for Your Cornell Application

Cornell University’s application is open for Fall 2027 applicants! As you head into an exciting but busy school year, read our advice below for first-year applicants.