Every engineering class I have taken has always stressed the importance of collaboration. The professors strongly encouraged us to work on problem sets, take-home quizzes, and review lecture notes with friends. This collaborative nature is something Cornell has intentionally built into every aspect of their teaching, which made me realize that I was an excellent fit for Cornell. Being a very visual and interactive learner, I knew that Cornell's approach — incorporating numerous group projects and in-class collaboration time — meant that I would not only get to meet new people in my classes but also understand the material on a deeper level than just listening to lectures, as is common at many other colleges. Wanting to do research as well, I found that almost every professor was enthusiastic and excited to have new undergraduates join their lab. At other universities I looked at, fewer undergraduates were involved in research compared to Cornell. The opportunities to participate in research and the collaborative environment that Cornell Engineering is built upon made it a perfect fit for me.
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