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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Student Favorites
What Cornellians Like to Do for Fun
We asked our Admissions Ambassadors to share their favorite ways to have fun, both on and off campus.
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Following Your Curiosity
Finding My Way to Pre-Med at Cornell as a First-Gen, Low-Income Student
I didn’t come into Cornell knowing I was pre-med. Actually, I wasn’t even sure I was allowed to say I was pre-med yet .I just knew I was curious about how the environment affects people. And somehow that slowly turned into medicine.