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Raven Schwam-Curtis
Asian studies, Feminist, Gender & Sexuality studies

Raven Schwam-Curtis: 'All of my classes have challenged me to think deeply'

Raven Schwam-Curtis​ Asian Studies and Feminist, Gender & Sexuality Studies Houston, Texas Why did you choose Cornell? I wanted the freedom to explore different majors and Cornell offers a massive range of academic paths. I was never one of those kids who knew what they wanted to be when they grew up, so having that flexibility was crucial.

American Studies, Africana Studies, Spanish

Maya Cutforth: 'I have discovered how resilient I am as a leader'

Maya Cutforth​ American Studies, Africana Studies & Spanish Denver, Co What are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education?

Mathematics, music

Marta Faulkner: 'College is a time for exploring what inspires you most'

Marta Faulkner Mathematics & Music Canyon City, OR Why did you choose Cornell?

Physics

Mahiro Abe: 'I was lucky enough to find two incredible research mentors'

Mahiro Abe Physics Tokyo, Japan Why did you choose Cornell?

Computer Science, Mathematics

Kyra Wisniewski: ' I loved being a member of College Mentors for Kids'

Kyra Wisniewski​ Computer Science & Mathematics Dublin, Oh Why did you choose Cornell? Even though it's cheesy, I chose Cornell because the first time I visited the campus it felt like home. There is so much information being thrown at you when you are trying to decide what college to go to, sometimes you need to trust your gut with life decisions. Something about the atmosphere on campus drew me here.

Sociology

Kunal Budhiraja:'I took Portuguese on a whim, but quickly began to enjoy it'

Kunal Budhiraja​ Sociology Katy, TX What are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education?

History of Art & Visual Studies

Kathie Jiang: 'I have faith in our collective capacity to love, persist and grow even in the face of a crisis'

Kathie Jiang​ History of Art & VISUAL STUDIES San Diego, CA Why did you choose Cornell?

Extraordinary Journeys

Kate Selley: 'The most important thing I learned...to take care of myself, and then I will thrive.'

Kate Selley​ China & Asia Pacific Studies Annapolis, MD Why did you choose Cornell? I chose Cornell for three reasons: the China & Asia-Pacific Studies Program in Arts & Sciences, the climate change minor in CALS, and the opportunity to join an up-and-coming sailing team. What is your main extracurricular activity and why is it important to you?

Linguistics & Mathematics

Kalen Chang: 'One invaluable skill I’ve learned is how to approach problems'

Kalen Chang Linguistics & Mathematics Chino Hills, Ca What are the most valuable skills you gained from your Arts & Sciences education?

Economics

Josué Sánchez: 'I conducted my own research project in the Dominican Republic'

Josué Sánchez​ Economics Union City, NJ Why did you choose Cornell? It is gorge(ou)s! As a first-generation student, having a traditional on-campus undergraduate experience was one of my top priorities. The tree-covered, picturesque Arts Quad further complemented by the Greek-inspired pillars supporting Goldwin Smith Hall felt like a movie scene – one I wanted a role in! Of course... the academics also drew me in.