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'My path is not predetermined and I am always in flux'

"Being immersed within such a rich student body, I have found that my ideas are constantly in conversation with those of my peers, and I feel as though I am always in a process of learning more about myself and those around me."

Hanako Yamasaki: Comparative Literature & Philosophy

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Davis Ouriel: Performing and Media Arts & Feminist, Gender and Sexuality Studies

'I learned to encourage sensitivity, collaboration and agency'

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… important to you?   I'm an intimacy coordinator, which is a production role in film and theatre that sees you as a …

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Sasha Smalls: Biological Sciences

'I've conducted research on both zebra finches and freshwater guppies'

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… Sasha Smalls is a biological sciences major. … Sasha Smalls Biological Sciences Valley Stream, N.Y. What is your main extracurricular activity and why is it important to you?   The Biology Scholars Program (BSP) …

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S. Gottfried: Robert S. Harrison College Scholar, Philosophy & English

'I now think intersubjectivity is the most important part of the human condition'

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S. Gottfried is a Robert S. Harrison College Scholar who is also majoring in philosophy & English.

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Hyrum Edwards: Robert S. Harrison College Scholar, History, Jewish Studies & Near Eastern Studies

'I have a better sense of my place in the world'

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… from my high school don't go to schools like Cornell or get into schools such as this one. I feel so much gratitude …

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Sabrina McDowell: Physics

'I love the whimsy of wave equations'

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… pianos, a ceramics studio, a painting studio and a sewing shop as well as some of the best people I’ve had the … and failing to throw ceramics and running a fake coffee shop every Thursday. And I do every single one of these in …

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Parker Piccolo Hill: English & Italian

'I’ve realized that activism takes many forms'

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… extension. Writing is my passion, and here at Cornell, I get to write for three distinct areas: academics, personal … immersion language program in Italy. That experience — getting to study fully in Italian, with Italians, at the …

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Osama Awadalla: Statistical Science

'I’m interested in using statistics and computing to understand and address systemic problems'

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… the curriculum has let me explore that intersection deeply. Getting into The Cornell Tradition also made a big …

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Doug Nealy/Unsplash The Peace Arch, situated near the westernmost point of the Canada–United States border in the contiguous United States, between Blaine, Washington and Surrey, British Columbia.
International politics

Carney’s first meeting with Trump yields ‘mixed outcomes’

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Tuesday's meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and the White House yielded “mixed outcomes” that fell short of a substantial reset of relations between the U.S. and Canada, says scholar Jon Parmenter.

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'I've worked on research projects in both organic and inorganic synthesis'

"Dream about what you hope to accomplish and recognize that there aren’t ceilings when it comes to ambition. Notice and pursue the beneficial feelings associated with triumph, reaching for them even if fear surrounds you."

Aria Mingo: Chemistry and Chemical Biology

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Aerin Mok: Psychology & Anthropology

'Academic life becomes much more interesting when you see how its different areas can support one another.'

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… Aerin Mok is majoring in psychology and anthropology. … the bidirectional relationship between medicine and sociohistorical context.  What is your main extracurricular … a Super Curriculum Coordinator on its E-Board. Since before coming to Cornell, I have known about EARS as one of the …

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'Cornell was the perfect place to keep asking “why” over and over again'

"I’ve learned that you must listen with utmost care to individuals you disagree with, and that understanding them is a privilege not a chore. I’ve learned that relying on my peers is not a fault, but a strength."

Aidan Black: History

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Gaveal Fan: Robert S. Harrison College Scholar, Sociology & Information Science

'Cornell has made me discover that there should be no limit to the type of questions I ask, and there is always a way to find an answer.'

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… Gaveal Fan is a Robert S. Harrison College Scholar and also majored in sociology & … Gaveal Fan Robert S. Harrison College Scholar, Sociology & Information Science … strawberry picking on the farms nearby.     What have you accomplished as a Cornell student that you are most proud of? …

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Jimmy Cawley: Government

'Remember that everyone around you is trying to figure things out, just like you are.'

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Jimmy Cawley is a government major.

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Andrea Zarazúa: Biology & Society and Spanish

'My learning is limitless'

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… with her and her friends. Honestly, I thought she would forget about the plans. I learned pretty quickly at Cornell … extremely busy students, and sometimes social commitments get lost in the chaos of academics and extracurriculars. … sharing her umbrella as we walked from North campus to Collegetown. I thanked her for the umbrella and for coming to …