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The Student Experience
Debunking Common College Misconceptions
Before I started at Cornell, I had a whole mental list of what college was supposed to be like. Some of it came from social media, movies, personal stories, and a lot from the pressure of attending a big-name Ivy League school. Turns out, a lot of it wasn’t true.
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Designing Your Major
Designing a Major as an International Student
When I came to Cornell from Nigeria as a budding 19-year-old, I had not yet decided on a major. I was undecided. The reason was that, even then, as a teenager leaving my country for the first time, I knew that I would one day return to contribute to Nigeria’s progress.
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Merging Academic Interests
How I Chose to Pursue a Minor in the College of Arts & Sciences
After declaring a Sociology major in the College of Arts & Sciences, I was considering declaring a minor as well. While browsing through the options, I found a unique minor that caters to students interested in law as undergraduates.
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Finding Your Path
My Double Major Experience
As a senior in high school, nothing is more stressful than having to think about your college application. Your least favorite questions consist of, “where are you applying to?” or “what do you want your major to be?” The daunting questions are endless, but at the end of the day, you’ll come to terms with where you want to study and what you want to study, regardless of the stress.
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Studying Pre-Med
My Experience Studying Pre-Med at Cornell
Since high school, I’ve known I wanted to pursue a career in healthcare. When I came to Cornell, I knew that following the pre-med path would be challenging. Between the prerequisites and the pressure to gain clinical experience, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but I’ve learned that with the right support and mindset, Cornell was a place I could thrive.
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Applying to College
What I Wish I Knew Senior Year
Senior year was supposed to be a grind, then a victory lap. I’d completed several applications to schools, rewrote essays 'til they were unrecognizable, and poured through AP Lit readings. Then I crashed.
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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 CHE
College of Human Ecology Applicant Tips
The Cornell Human Ecology (CHE) Admissions Team knows that preparing a first-year college application can be overwhelming. We hope these tips will help you approach your CHE application thoughtfully and in a way that reflects you as a person, a scholar, and a community citizen.