My Favorite Dining Halls
Like any other first-year student in college, one of the biggest things I was worried about before starting college was the food.
How I Spent My Summer
I spent the summer of 2025 working as an archaeological excavator on the Casa della Regina Carolina Project in Pompeii, Italy.
Living in the dorms: My Experience with On-Campus Housing
Being on West Campus is very convenient! Besides my own dorm, there are four other dining halls, and there is the Noyes Recreation Center, which is the gym, a few steps away.
Finding Community as a QuestBridge Student at Cornell
Whether it comes from friendships, student organizations, academic support systems, or quiet moments alone, your version of community should be whatever helps you feel welcomed here.
Finding My Place: My Transition to Cornell
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.
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!