As they prepared for Commencement, some of the College of Human Ecology graduating seniors took a moment to share their favorite memories and what they’ll be doing next.

Tours are an excellent way to get to know your future college campus and get a first-hand account of the student experience. It’s the perfect opportunity to ask any questions about the school, student life, and the surrounding area. If you’re stuck on what to ask, read below for some of the best questions I receive as a campus tour guide!  

What is your favorite… 

…place to study? …dining hall? …class? …Cornell tradition? …thing to do for fun? 

Often, people believe that working at a research lab looks a certain way: lab coats, microscopes, and vials. However, research can range anywhere from fieldwork that allows you to travel the world and work with animals to behavioral research where you work with people to computational research where you work with code. I’ve met people who conduct food science research with cheese, and one of my friends gets to work with animals at Cornell’s Veterinary School. There is so much diversity within research at Cornell that I truly believe that there is something for nearly everyone! 

Arriving at a college campus can be overwhelming for a plethora of reasons. At Cornell, we have many resources to guide you through your academic journey. Below is a list of five resources that may be useful for your time at school.