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Approaching Alumna-Hood

We've made it to May! As seniors approach graduation and underclassmen look forward to summer break, we at the Ambassadors blog have decided to focus on "Looking Forward." Senior Samantha Briggs starts off the month with a post about her experience deciding on her next step: Columbia Law School. By: Samantha Briggs '16

Study abroad

Cambodia experience sows seeds for future scholars

Cornell Chronicle

An intensive field course teaches students to gather, analyze and interpret facts.

Campus leadership

President Hunter Rawlings on priorities and 'pinch-hitting'

Cornell Chronicle

Interim President Hunter R. Rawlings III says he'll continue to work on the late President Elizabeth Garrett's priorities.

Poetry

Alice Fulton reveals poetic inspirations

Cornell Chronicle

Poet and professor Alice Fulton describes what inspires her work.

History

Peter Biedenweg: 'Speak openly, to learn how to be an effective speaker while still in an educational setting.'

Peter BiedenwegHistoryTorrance, CAWhat accomplishments/activities are you most proud of while at Cornell?

Psychology & Africana Studies

Abram Alebiosu: 'I want to increase the awareness of mental health services.'

Abram AlebiosuPsychology & Africana StudiesBrooklyn, NY*//*-->*/What accomplishments/activities are you most proud of while at Cornell?

Medieval Studies

Medieval Studies Program celebrates 50th Anniversary

Arts & Sciences Communications

Scholars in medieval studies say many of the issues they explore resonate with those confronting modern society.

Biological Sciences

George Agyeman-Badu: 'Your beliefs will be challenged and you will be forced to think in ways you never have.'

George Agyeman-BaduBiological SciencesAccra, Ghana/*-->*//*-->*/What is your main extracurricular activity? Why is it important to you?

Biological Sciences

Ellen Hong: 'The liberal arts education gave me the freedom to explore music while taking a challenging course load that the biology major requires.'

Ellen HongBiological SciencesRockville, MDHow did any of your beliefs or interests change during your time at Cornell?

Music & English

Sarah McDonald: 'The diversity and size of Cornell has expanded my worldview.'

Sarah McDonaldMusic & EnglishEssex, CT/*-->*//*-->*/What is your main extracurricular activity? Why is it important to you?

Government & History

Rosa Acosta: 'The story of the Nicaraguan people deserves to be heard.'

Rosa AcostaGovernment & HistoryMiami, FL/*-->*//*-->*/What is your main extracurricular activity? Why is it important to you?

Mathematics

Frederick Huang: 'My research drew connections between two different branches of math.'

Frederick HuangMathematicsPlainsboro, NJWhat accomplishments/activities are you most proud of while at Cornell?Outside of academics, I'm proud of my involvement with a Chinese yo-yo/diabolo team that was started just last year. As part of the Cornell Taiwanese American Society, we spread Taiwanese (and in general Asian) culture by teaching Chinese yo-yo to other students and also by performing in various shows throughout the year.

Biological Sciences

Alejandro Rodriguez: 'Surround yourself with friends who will laugh and cry with you.'

Alejandro RodriguezBiological SciencesHialeah, FLWhy did you choose Cornell?

College Scholar & Biological Sciences

Sofia Hu: 'Being in such a diverse community has helped me become a more empathetic, curious, and engaged person.'

Sofia HuCollege Scholar & Biological SciencesBraga, Portugal/*-->*//*-->*/What is your main extracurricular activity? Why is it important to you?

Government

Christian DiGiacomo: ' My thesis allowed me to research a topic I was truly passionate about and work with faculty members closer than I had in any other setting.'

Chistian DiGiacomoGovernmentNew York, NY/*-->*//*-->*/What was your most profound turning point while at Cornell?