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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.