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Philosophy & Classics

‘Sapere aude, incipe.’ (translation: Dare to know. Begin!)

Vivian (Yijie) JinPhilosophy & ClassicsHangzhou, ChinaWhat have you accomplished as a Cornell student that you are most proud of, either inside the classroom or otherwise?

Psychology

Undergrads to present psychology research at May 9 conference

A&S Communications

The 2019 Cornell Undergraduate Psychology (CUP) Conference will bring together undergraduate students with diverse interests to share their research, meet other students and faculty and learn about the various kinds of psychological research being conducted across the Cornell campus. The conference will be held May 9 in the Physical Sciences Building Atrium from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Biological Sciences & Religious Studies

Radhika Narasimhan: ‘I learned to respect my own voice’

Radhika NarasimhanBiological Sciences & Religious StudiesSouth Brunswick, NJWhat are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education?

Italian & Psychology

Renee Williamson: ‘The biggest gift Cornell has given me is its language programs’

… thought, and I attend a local church. If you were to offer advice to an incoming first year student, what would … hurts like hell but you learn a lot from it and are better off after it. So take chances, try for opportunities you …

History of Art & Archaeology

Ryan Stommel: ‘I will embark on a journey to become the first person in history to visit every country in the world multiple times’

Ryan StommelHistory of Art & ArchaeologyFond du Lac, WIWhat are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education?

History

Sarah Meidl: ‘The most significant part of who I am is not tied to nationality but is defined by the relationships I form with others’

Sarah MeidlHistoryHannibal, MOWhat was your favorite class and why?

Arts Unplugged

‘The Odyssey in Ithaca’ captivates audience during daylong community reading

A&S Communications

"Our cultural treasures are to be shared with everyone," said Alexa Saylan '22.

American Studies

Simone Best: ‘What we do affects the real world, both on and off campus’

Simone BestAmerican StudiesMetuchen, NJWhat are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education? 

Economics & Statistical Science

Ronni Mok: ‘Take advantage of all the resources around you’

Ronni MokEconomics & Statistical Science Toronto, Canada What was your favorite class and why?

Biological Sciences & Chemistry & Near Eastern Studies

Shahzaib Saleem: ‘I have become more well-rounded as an individual and more informed about different fields of study and different perspectives’

Shahzaib SaleemBiological Sciences & Chemistry & Near Eastern StudiesElmont, NY What is your main extracurricular activity--why is it important to you?

English & Spanish

Matthew Gamboa-Lutz: ‘Never do nothing: every moment can be productive in some way’

Matthew Gamboa-LutzEnglish & SpanishEl Paso, TXWhat is your main extracurricular activity — why is it important to you?I work as a writing tutor for the Knight Institute. I love my job because not only do I help others gain confidence in their writing, but I learn in the process as well. Working with others' writing improves my own, and reading their essays teaches me about topics I wouldn't encounter otherwise.

History

Nadia Bon: ‘The tougher, less-familiar subjects helped me realize that I am capable of learning anything’

… helped our peers realize we are all similar in our need for fun, sports and entertainment. …

Economics & Information Science

Seongheon Yoon: ‘I appreciate that Arts & Sciences allowed me to balance my qualitative and quantitative skills’

Seongheon Yoon Economics & Information ScienceSeoul, South Korea Why did you choose Cornell?

English

Rachel Whalen: ‘I have learned to create my own definition of success’

Rachel WhalenEnglishBuffalo, NYWhat are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education?

Africana Studies & American Studies

Rebecca Joseph: ‘I learned that receiving criticism is instrumental for anyone’s improvement, regardless whether it is good or bad’

Rebecca JosephAfricana Studies & American StudiesBrooklyn, NYWhy did you choose Cornell?