Finding a place to belong

Hannah Drexler: College Scholar & English

'I am researching the intersections of mental health and the capital punishment system'

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Mar'Quon Frederick: Government

'Be open to change and the unpredictable'

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Anya English: Psychology

'I felt more empowered as a student and a woman'

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Precious Oyewole: Biological Sciences

'I've formed a multifaceted view that I will take with me out into the world'

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Pareesay Afzal: Comparative Literature

'I am proud to have continued the cultivation of The Lodge'

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Derrick Jones: Philosophy

'I never imagined a degree in philosophy could have such broad application'

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Adelyn Carney: Mathematics & Economics

'Entertain the notion that your "requirements" are actually opportunities'

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Elizabeth Rene: Government & American Studies

'Universities play a substantial role in fostering the civic responsibility of students'

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Chit Sum Eunice Ngai: Anthropology

'I strive to practice bravery and authenticity'

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Fátima D. Martínez: Psychology

'I'm a researcher in Cornell's Play and Learning Lab'

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Rania Ahmed: Biological Sciences

'Exposure to diverse viewpoints and rigorous academic challenges has broadened my understanding of the world and deepened my intellectual curiosity.'

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Sarah Young: English

'The mythical allure of "Ithaca" reminded me of Odysseus’ epic return home'

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Rudra Kamat: Mathematics

'I started a YouTube channel to help people learn higher mathematics'

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Sophia Su: Economics

'Our team's research contributes directly to scalable solutions for global environmental issues'

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Tamara Frith: Sociology

'I learned how to translate theoretical concepts into practical policy interventions'

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Kathryn Cuneo: Religious Studies

'Learning Spanish has restructured how I see the world around me'

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Max Link: Environment & Sustainability

'It's my dream to simultaneously address climate change and global poverty'

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Ianna Ramdhany Correa: Government, China & Asia-Pacific Studies

'The academic freedom fueled my own critical thinking and curiosities'

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Axaraly Ortiz: History

'I have felt a sense of belonging'

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Skyler Risom: History

'I learned that my interests in history and finance are not mutually exclusive'

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Sokhnadiarra Ndiaye: Africana Studies

'In our divided world, much can be changed through dialogue'

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Spencer Quan: Government

'Act with intention, live with an open mind'

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Valerie Hu: Biology & Society

'A small seed of curiosity can grow and mature into a full-fledged thesis project'

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Julian Morales: Chemistry and Chemical Biology

'The world of chemistry is massive and ever evolving, with much of the work requiring an interdisciplinary skillset from other physical and life sciences.'

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Julia Nagel: English

'Taking Portuguese was one of the most enriching experiences of my college journey'

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Zhenghui Zhang: Mathematics

'Applicable Algebra reshaped my understanding of math'

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Tairan Zhang: Information Science & Government

'The orchestra program was the first home I found in college'

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Mayanka Dhingra: History & Science & Technology Studies

'Real world issues often don’t fit into the neat boxes of disciplines'

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Devisree Tallapaneni: Physics & Statistical Science & College Scholar

'I learned to build expertise in new sub-fields from scratch'

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Ariel Baksh: Physics

'Be persistent, be passionate, and be true'

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Mara Xiong: Psychology

'I learned how research can be applied to settings outside the lab'

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Tessa Walden: Near Eastern Studies & Government

'I learned to push the boundaries of what I could accomplish'

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Tanvi Namjoshi: Computer Science

'I've learned from amazing professors who study the social impact of technology'

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Feifei (Lily) Ren: Psychology

'My research made me realize how fascinating psychology is'

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Andrew DiFabbio: Physics & Mathematics

'It was incredibly rewarding to tackle such difficult problems'

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Adriana Sanchez: Computer Science & Spanish

'All of these wonderful people have always advocated for me, believed in me and encouraged me'

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Brandon Li: Physics & Mathematics

'I made a major contribution to my research group’s software'

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Wynne Williams-Ceci: Psychology and College Scholar

'I am grateful that my A&S education has taught me to be a contributing member of society with an open mind and room for learning new things.'

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Maggie Sandler: American Studies

'I discovered my major by taking classes that I found fascinating'

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Daniel Obaseki: Government

'The experiences and connections that can be made from the breadth of your opportunities at Cornell will always yield dividends.'

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Noah Rice: History of Art

'One of my first art history courses helped me discover my passion for Indigenous studies'

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Zixin Xu: Computer Science & Psychology

'I dream of investigating virtual reality and making an impact on the world'

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Shiva Dahagam: Chemistry, Biology & Economics

'There is no such thing as a failed experiment if you can learn something from the results.'

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Emilie Boisrenoult: Economics

'I want to keep learning, about people, about culture, about myself'

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Peter Levine: Performing and Media Arts & College Scholar

'The knowledge that you don't think will do you any good in the future will affect you in the most profound way when you least expect it.'

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Sasha Boguraev: Computer Science & Mathematics & College Scholar

'I studied why miscommunication and ambiguity are so prevalent in human language'

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Alicia González: Sociology

'Having the opportunity to make your voice heard is essential to democracy'

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Kelly Su: Biology & Society & Asian American studies

'I conducted global health and policy research in Moshi, Tanzania'

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Rebecca Sparacio: English & Government

'I learned that I loved journalism and storytelling'

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Olivia Ochoa: Spanish & American Studies

'My ability to explore was instrumental in forming my academic consciousness'   

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