This week, Ambassador Tait Stevenson tells us how he spent his summer in Alaska, supporting watershed conservation with creativity. By Tait Stevenson '20, Biological Sciences (Evolutionary Biology and Ecology Concentration)
Writing on the theme of "Easing Back into Classes," junior Sheyla tells us about an exciting class on Beyoncé, intersectional identity, and feminism. By Sheyla Finkner '19, Biology and Society major
The advent of queer theory “caused a shock wave which has affected all intellectual disciplines,” as Didier Eribon, a leading French intellectual, once said. A look back at the undergraduate years of Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick, ‘71, a founder of queer theory, reveals a unique glimpse of where that shock wave first began.
This week, junior Chelsea Sincox writes about the spirit of the Big Red and her experience as a member of the varsity women's volleyball team. Let's Go Red!By: Chelsea Sincox '18
Iva Karoly-Lister '15 Major: Feminist, Gender & Sexuality Studies and Chemistry & Chemical BiologyHometown: Anchorage, AKWhy did you choose Cornell?My grandma went to Cornell and told me I should go here. She's always been one of my greatest role models so I thought it would be cool to spend time in the same places that she did.
This week, sophomore Dean talks about exciting new opportunities that await him this summer and how Arts and Sciences has helped him step out of his comfort zone and challenge himself. By Dean Kim '20, Chemistry major, East Asian Studies minor
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.
This week, senior Arlinda takes us to England, where she was able to expand her study of philosophy through courses and professors at the University of Oxford. By Arlinda Shehu '18, Philosophy and Psychology double major
This week, senior Meg Shigeta talks about how the breadth of the Arts & Sciences course roster allowed her to explore different fields as an underclassmen until she found her home in the Information Science department. Enjoy! By: Meg Shigeta '17, Information Science major, Business minor
In her post this week, junior Isabel Caro discusses the importance of working alongside and listening to people with differing opinions. She explains how her government class this semester provides ample space for this, while also encouraging the type of critical thinking she feels defines a College of Arts & Sciences education. By: Isabel Caro '18
As the holidays approach and we close out the semester here at Cornell, and as prospective high school seniors put the finishing touches on their college applications, we thought it would be nice to focus on the things we love most about Cornell. This first post is from sophomore Jendayi Brooks-Flemister, who writes about her experience living in the Japanese Language House on West Campus. Enjoy and happy holidays! By: Jendayi Brooks-Flemister '18
by Jillian Holch '16"Did you get my message? 'Cause I looked in vain." "Can we see each other Tuesday if it doesn't rain?" "Look, I'll call you in the morning or my service will explain."– “Another Hundred People” from Company by Stephen Sondheim
Daniel Waid Marshall '15Major: HistoryHometown: Santa Barbara, CAWhy did you choose Cornell?Academically, it was the best school I got into. The finger lakes region is beautiful. I was also interested in applying to the Telluride House.
In our last post of the month, senior Hadassa writes about her journey of becoming a veteran Zumba instructor at Cornell. By Hadassa Jakher '18, Government and Spanish double major, International Relations and Law & Society double minor
This month, Ambassadors will be reflecting on how Cornell has changed them compared to the first day they arrived on campus, or even to just a couple months ago. In the first post of November, senior Carlee talks about how the classes, professors, and friends she encountered over the four years have taught her to welcome challenges and to think critically. By Carlee Moses '18, History and Government double major
Welcome back! Today marked the beginning of the first full week of classes for the spring semester (we started classes last Wednesday!. Here in Ithaca, we're battling some brutally cold weather, but sophomore Charles stays warm working as a DJ on WVBR, "Ithaca's Real Rock Radio." Check out what he has to say about finding your niche outside of the classroom!By: Charles Cotton '19
Welcome back! Here at the Arts & Sciences Ambassadors, we're easing back into the swing of the fall semester. What with the warm weather and the long weekend, though, we can't quite shake off the feel of the summer, and so we've chosen to devote our first blog posts to that very topic: what did we do this summer? Throughout September, we will be posting blogs written by the four members of our executive board.
As we move into November, our weekly blog posts will shift in focus. This month, our theme is "Academic and Residential Life at Cornell." Samantha Briggs '16 starts us off by explaining how the College of Arts and Sciences' unique set of distribution requirements allows students to explore subjects they never would have considered otherwise! By: Samantha Briggs '16
With the regular decision deadline fast approaching, the A&S Ambassadors hope to make the application decision a bit easier for prospective students. Every Cornell student has a story. This week, Vishal tells us why he chose Cornell.By Vishal Sundaram '21, Chemistry and Chemical Biology major
In our last post of the month, sophomore Shoshana takes us for a stroll across Europe, where she spent the summer studying Psychoanalysis and Art, and traveling.By Shoshana Swell '20, Performing & Media Arts and Psychology double major
Mark Essig’s Lesser Beasts: A Snout to Tail History of the Humble Pig is an ambitious, free-ranging book. It draws not only on history, but also on anthropology, folklore, paleontology, archeology, sociology, contemporary food studies, and probably a dozen other disciplines to weave a compelling narrative that, while centered on the pig, explores less tangible, heavier stuff such as faith, taste, ethics, and status.
Happy almost Thanksgiving! In the spirit of the holiday, sophomore Julia Curley discusses why she is so grateful for the spirit of interconnectedness that links Cornell with the greater community in Ithaca, NY. By: Julia Curley '19
It's finally spring here in Ithaca and that means that admitted students are coming from far and wide to visit Cornell's campus for Cornell Days! Some of the most popular events during Cornell Days are the info sessions, which are hosted by Advising Deans and Ambassadors for the College of Arts & Sciences.
By: Emma Korolik '17 This past summer, I spent a month in Rome, Italy studying abroad through the College of Arts and Sciences. As a double major (English and Sociology) with a minor (Education) and a deep love for Cornell’s Ithaca campus, I wasn’t sure about going abroad. Yet, when I heard about a four-week creative-writing summer program in the heart of Rome, I knew I had to apply. Italy seemed like the perfect place to feel inspired, and I was right.
Krystin Chiellini '17Major: Biology & SocietyHometown: Riverview, FLHow did you decide on your major? Have your plans changed since you started Cornell?
Sydney, one of our graduating seniors, discusses how Arts and Sciences has instilled in her a true passion for learning, a quality she hopes to take with her to whatever field she ultimately decides to pursue.By Sydney Mann '18, American Studies major, English minor
Danielle Burgess '15Major: LinguisticsHometown: Horseheads, NYWhy did you choose Cornell?I attended the Cornell Summer College program after my junior year of high school and experiencing the beautiful campus that summer, along with meeting so many thoughtful and ambitious peers and faculty, really solidified in my mind that Cornell would be a great place for me.
In the last post of the year, junior Meredith guides us through how she came to decide to study abroad in London next semester. Thank you all for following our blog this year, and happy holidays!By Meredith Chagares '19, History major, Business and Law & Society double minor
This week, sophomore Yousef Anwer describes how his interdisciplinary experience at Cornell has been utterly magical... By: Yousef Anwer '19, Economics major, Law and Society minor
