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What Makes Cornell Special
Life as a Cornell Student in Photos
From my daily walks to class to the beautiful libraries, I am surrounded by a campus that not only is a beautiful backdrop to my college life, but also brightens my mood throughout the day.
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Experiencing Art Firsthand
Learning from the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art
The best part of my History of Art classes? Walking through the Johnson Museum is part of the coursework!
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Welcome to Cornell
Congratulations, Class of 2030!
Welcome to the Big Red community! With the alma mater playing in the background and confetti falling down your screen, I can only imagine what you are feeling right now.
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Finding Your Fit
College Decisions: An Opportunity to Take a Risk and Believe
I attended a small all-girls high school in Massachusetts, and I narrowed myself into a small college box. I urge every high school student to take the chance at something unexpected; it might just be the most life-changing choice you ever make.
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Connecting through Student Organizations
Being a Latina Pre-Law Student at Cornell
Since my freshman year in high school, I knew I wanted to go to law school. I adored reading, writing, thinking critically, and making arguments; law school was the path for me.
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Experiential Learning at Cornell
How I Found My People: Within and Without the Posse Foundation
When I arrived at Cornell, I’ll be honest, I felt overwhelmed by the many opportunities the university offered, such as clubs, events, and majors, and I can see why Cornell emphasizes “any person, any study.”
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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.