There was a chill in the air, but with all of the energy buzzing around me, I couldn’t feel it. Everywhere I looked, I saw red: the leaves were red, faces were rosy and adorned with paint and stickers, and everyone was wearing Cornell apparel. It was September 21, 2018: my freshman year Homecoming.
I remember standing in the middle of campus among my adorably awkward, very new group of friends…
As a student of the College of Arts & Sciences, I find that I spend most of my time on or around the Arts Quad.
Whether that be studying at Olin Library, in class at Morrill, McGraw or White halls, or getting coffee at the Temple of Zeus, it is in these places where I feel that I am attaining a liberal arts college experience.
To sit on the steps of Goldwin-Smith Hall, a building of…
Toward the end of my senior year of high school, I considered a number of factors concerning academics and student life to find a university that was a good fit for me. Cornell stood out almost immediately. I realized that the Cornell experience allowed students to explore and be ever curious – there was no mold, no set ideal hobby or study method one had to adopt in order to succeed.
The…
by :
Emir C. Erkenkalkan '24
,
A&S Student Ambassador
As a new student in Cornell’s College of Arts & Sciences, you will have the opportunity to pursue any of your diverse interests with guidance from world renowned professors over the next four years. Across campus, there are hundreds of extracurricular activities you can get involved in, ranging from Cornell Kung Fu club to some of the most selective pre-professional clubs in America.
As a…
At the recent admitted students’ event on campus, I spoke to a student who was curious about my choice to major in both history and Africana studies. He explained to me that he has always considered himself relatively proficient across all subjects in high school, and that, while he is excited by the opportunity to choose a major, he feels overwhelmed and afraid he may make the wrong choice.
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As a freshman I was not set on a major, but I knew that the breadth in the College of Arts & Sciences would be a great environment to explore and develop my academic interests. Professors are excited to share their knowledge and I have had many positive experiences from syllabi being adapted to engage with material that students find intriguing!
The College Scholar Program is a…
One of the best things about Cornell is its community of people from all walks of life. But finding your place here as an international student comes with challenges, so the university provides a multitude of resources to help.
The Office of Global Learning’s International Services supports students on essential issues including student visas, travel documents, jobs, health resources,…
by :
Catherine Cherry '24
,
A&S Student Ambassador
When I first read the email that I had been accepted at Cornell, I was absolutely ecstatic. The opportunity to study at a top university, the chance to meet other students from all over the world and the excitement of living in such a beautiful place were things that I had always hoped for.
However, a few weeks later, the excitement was mixed with an equal portion of anxiety. The…
I am a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences double majoring in government and French and minoring in inequality studies. I chose Cornell for many reasons — the most important being how supportive, helpful, curious, unique and friendly everyone l met here was!
I was also drawn in by the beauty of the campus and the strong sense of tradition and history I felt here. I was inspired…
When considering what I wanted to study in college, I found myself struggling to choose one specific major. English had always been my favorite class and many of my extracurriculars focused on writing, but I also enjoyed Spanish and learning about cultures other than my own.
I had also taken a Cornell summer course in which I studied the history and politics of the modern Middle East. It was…
by :
Jendayi Brooks-Flemister ’18
,
A&S Student Ambassador
The Arts & Sciences Student Ambassadors share their thoughts on everything from roomates to coffee to the best classes in the Student Ambassador Blog, which is updated frequently with new columns. Here, sophomore MItchell Lee talks about the classes and people that make Cornell one of his favorite places to be. Read the blog weekly on the A&S website.It’s important to take tests and write…
The Arts & Sciences Student Ambassadors share their thoughts on everything from roomates to coffee to the best classes in the Student Ambassador Blog, which is updated frequently with new columns. Here, sophomore MItchell Lee talks about the classes and people that make Cornell one of his favorite places to be. Read the blog weekly on the A&S website.When I was accepted to Cornell, my…
