Cornell has so much to offer student veterans that it’s difficult to know where to start and what to highlight.

This was my first archaeological excavation and my first time traveling anywhere in Europe, so it was truly a summer of adventure!

When I packed my bags in Dallas, Texas—a place defined by its skyline, fast pace, and endless options. Moving from a major city to Cornell’s quiet campus in Ithaca felt like stepping into a new chapter of my life, one I had imagined but didn’t fully understand until I arrived.