Debunking Common College Misconceptions- Part Two
This is Part Two of a two part series, be sure you've read Part One!
Debunking Common College Misconceptions- Part One
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. Here are a few college myths that some of my peers and even I believed, and what my experience has been like.
Designing a Major as an International Student
I have always been interested in history, law, and politics. I wanted to continue studying issues that were emerging, relevant, and material to my country. It was for these reasons that I sought and discovered the College Scholar Program to design my own interdisciplinary major.
How I Chose to Pursue a Minor in the College of Arts & Sciences
While browsing through the options, I found a unique minor that caters to students interested in law as undergraduates.
Adapting to an Ithaca Winter from a Warmer Climate
As someone originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, California, I’m used to a much warmer and temperate climate. So, needless to say, my first two years in Ithaca were an adjustment! But I’m here to tell you that yes, although the winters can be long and cold, they’re not impossible to get through, and who knows – you might even learn to love the snow a little bit by the end of your time at Cornell!
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.