Claire Stack '15 says that while at the Schwartz Center, "I had the opportunity to work with some of the kindest and most talented people I have ever come across."
In our last post of the year, junior Zoee shares her excitement for a summer internship in healthcare consulting, not necessarily a position of her utmost expertise but one Arts and Sciences' holistic education helped her attain. By Zoee D'Costa '19, Biology & Society major, Psychology minor
This week, sophomore Renée reflects on how being assigned to a single dorm room in freshman year – something she was worried about at first – motivated her to go beyond her comfort zone and shaped who she is today. By Renée Girard '20, Government major, Law & Society and Public Policy double minor
By: Braulio Castillo '18Coming from a Latino household on the West Coast, the move to Ithaca in upstate New York was definitely a big change for me. The transition was certainly challenging, but Cornell offers so many opportunities for students to remain in contact with their culture and feel right at home that I was quickly able to adjust.
Eliza Baird-Daniel '15Major: Biological SciencesHometown: Seattle, WAWhy did you choose Cornell?I wanted to explore a new part of the country and was specifically drawn to Cornell because of the strong research community, outdoorsy culture, and diversity of studies. When I came to visit, I was not only so impressed by the caliber of research but also that undergraduates were deeply involved in it.
Grobe, a PhD student in English language and literatures, takes an interdisciplinary approach to teaching spurred by his research focusing on documentary poetry and film.
This week, senior Solveig writes about her excitement over being able to produce a physical proof of her two years worth of biochemistry research – an honors thesis.By Solveig van der Vegt '18, Biological Sciences major, Mathematics minor
Continuing on with the theme of "Summer Adventures," senior Shanna tells us about how she spent this past summer in Singida, Tanzania conducting global health research. By Shanna Smith '18, Biological Sciences and French double major
Saul Teukolsky and other physicists at Cornell, MIT and elsewhere have confirmed Hawking's area theorem for the first time, using observations of gravitational waves.
Happy November! This month, we're focusing on the "spirit of Cornell" and what that means to our Ambassadors. Sophomore Meredith Chagares starts us off with a post describing the supportive and diverse nature of Cornell and the greater Ithaca community! By: Meredith Chagares '19
Roger Michaelides '15 Majors: Physics & Science of Earth Systems Hometown: Libertyville, ILWhy did you choose Cornell?I choose Cornell because of its exceptional physics and geology programs, diverse student body and academic programs, and its world class planetary science research groups. After growing up in the midwest, Ithaca'a local geology and natural preserves were also very appealing!
Mingkun Ding '16Major: Math and Philosophy (Minor: Music)Hometown: ShanghaiHow did you decide on your major? Have your plans changed since you started Cornell?
We've made it to April! While it's currently snowing here in Ithaca, we're sure spring is just around the corner, as is National College Decision Day (on May 1st).
This week, Ambassador Meredith explains why the Carol Tatkon Center is such a useful resource for students at Cornell.By Meredith Chagares ’19, History major
Welcome back! This month, we have two themes – "Work and Community Service" and "Winter Adventures." Ambassadors will be sharing with us what they did over the winter break and also about jobs or volunteer positions on campus that they love. Junior Nitya starts the month off by telling us about her warm winter break shadowing in Kerala, India.By Nitya Deshmukh '19, Biology and Society major
December is here! This month, Ambassadors will be writing about their experiences studying away from campus in Spain and the United Kingdom. Senior Hadassa starts off by giving us a taste of her year abroad in Barcelona. By Hadassa Jakher '18, Government and Spanish double major, International Relations and Law & Society double minor
This week, junior Kasey Han discusses how the depth and breadth of Arts & Sciences have allowed her to pursue unique opportunities as a College Scholar studying Developmental Circus Arts. By: Kasey Han '18, Biology and College Scholar double major
This October, we've decided to showcase Ambassadors' experiences "Easing Back into Classes." We asked our Ambassadors to tell us about a class they're taking or have taken that they think the world deserves to know about.
By: Austin McLaughlin '18 Arriving back in chilly, cloudy Ithaca for the spring semester was in stark contrast to the 95-degree sunny days in Cambodia. Altogether, I spent 14 days in Siem Reap and 5 in Phnom Penh. I didn't get a tan, but I did leave with an enriching experience.
For October, we ask our ambassadors how they spent this past summer. This week Shoshana takes us across the ocean to her experience at Eventerprise, a startup where she developed her design skills.By Shoshana Swell '20, Information Science and Performing and Media Arts
In the final post of the month, sophomore Sylvie shares how, over just a year, she came to learn a lot about herself and grew as a person through meaningful interactions with professors and peers. By Sylvie Kuvin '20, American Studies major
This week, Ellie Schmucker '19 describes her love for North Campus, which houses all Cornell freshman. North Campus provides a unique community where first-year students live and learn together. Ellie's message to freshman and incoming Cornellians is clear: don't take your experience on North Campus for granted! By: Ellie Schmucker '19
Here on campus, we've just started our finals period! Even in the midst of exams and papers, though, our ambassadors are looking ahead. Sophomore Shanna Smith discusses her plans to study abroad next semester, all while juggling the requirements of being a biology major on a pre-med track!By: Shanna Smith '18
The professional fraternities on campus are one of Cornell's best kept secrets. Well, they aren't necessarily "secret" but many people don't immediately think of the professional fraternities on campus as being a main part of "Greek" life. However, having recently been initiated as a part of Alpha Chi Sigma, informally known as the Chemistry fraternity on campus, I thought I'd highlight a few aspects of these rare gems.
For April, we focus on the theme of diversity. Ambassadors will share times at which they felt that diversity is important in Arts and Sciences, and what life at Cornell is like as a minority, whether that be in terms of race, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or perspective. This week, Sophomore Julian discusses how his academic and social experiences at Cornell have helped him process, validate, and examine his identity as an openly gay student.
