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Government & Asian Studies

Jung-Ju Lee: 'My studies and involvements on campus have helped me to discover my strengths in and passion for diplomacy and conflict resolution'

Jung-Ju LeeGovernment & Asian StudiesAtlanta, GAWhy did you choose Cornell?

Economics & Computer Science

Chris Mills: 'I'm proud of the relationships I've made and I'm hoping they will carry forward'

… I look back at the small 2012-2013 "rookie of the year" sports writer award from when I wrote for the Cornell Daily … to the campus community in really incredible ways. I'm also very thankful to have gotten to serve in my fellowship for …

Biological Sciences

Akila Venkataramany: 'I immediately sensed there was a place for me among the student body'

Akila VenkataramanyBiological SciencesAshland, OHWhy did you choose Cornell?

Science & Technology Studies, Sociology

Christie Abel: 'I was able to create dialogue and institute real change on campus'

… I also had the opportunity to attend the AASHE (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education) … Campus Committee (PSCC) Summit. I am immensely grateful for the opportunities that I have had through environmental … and institute real change on campus. I am also grateful for all of the amazing people that I have been lucky enough …

College Scholar

Aaron Benedict: 'I hope to help our nation respond to climate change by transitioning from fossil fuels'

… turning point while at Cornell? During my freshman year, I loved my classes and did quite well. Yet I struggled … to decide upon a major because I was fascinated by interdisciplinary subject matters. When I spoke with my faculty … on this project gave me first-hand insights into how local communities establish and evolve their energy policies. This …

Mathematics

Solomon Maina: 'I gravitated towards courses with the most potential for novelty'

Solomon MainaMathematicsIthaca, NYWhat do you value about your liberal arts education?The value of freedom to explore intellectual (and indeed other) interests cannot be understated. I certainly would be a much different person (probably in a bad way) had I not taken the courses in the humanities and social sciences that I got to take while I was a student at Cornell.

Economics, Psychology, China & Asia-Pacific Studies

Jin Han Kim: 'Developing personal values is as important as pursuing academic studies'

… internship than the President’s Council of Economic Advisers. The experience of working in an executive agency was … Their work motivated me to continue to cherish my commitment to public service while aspiring to become a competent professional. Washington, D.C., was an …

Psychology

Devon Kimball: 'I felt at home at Cornell the moment I came to visit'

… help you meet people with similar interests, and they're fun. …

Science & Technology Studies, Biological Sciences

Gina Surita: 'Research has been my most meaningful and rewarding intellectual experience'

Gina SuritaBiological Sciences & Science & Technology Studies Alfred, NYWhat is your main Cornell extracurricular activity -- why is it important to you?

China & Asia Pacific Studies & Near Eastern Studies

Savannah Jo Dowling: 'I made the decision to commit myself to pursuing opportunities in the Middle East after I graduate'

Savannah Jo DowlingChina & Asia Pacific Studies, Near Eastern StudiesSan Diego, CAWhat is your main Cornell extracurricular activity -- why is it important to you?

Psychology

Fred Callaway: 'Professor Edelman would always take my opinion seriously'

… because I was interested in consciousness. I came in for office hours almost every week to have discussions with him. Although we disagreed frequently (and still do, I might add), he would always take my opinion seriously and actually respond to what I said rather than just …

History of Art & French

Oscar Rieveling: 'The requirements provide a way of studying topics we may never be adventurous enough to explore'

Oscar RievelingHistory of Art & FrenchMexico City, MexicoWhat is your main Cornell extracurricular activity -- why is it important to you?

Information Science

Tiffany Wong: 'I deeply care about supporting women in technology'

… Cornell extracurricular activity -- why is it important to you? … Lean In, at Cornell to empower women via personal communication and education. This past October, I was … using their work for education reform? If you were to offer advice to an incoming first year student, what would …

Physics & College Scholar

Brenna Mockler: 'I've enjoyed the chance to meet people with different perspectives and beliefs'

Brenna MocklerPhysics & College ScholarDavis, CAWhat accomplishments/activities are you most proud of while at Cornell?

English (with a pre-med curriculum)

Elizabeth McKenzie Klein : 'This institution encouraged me to pursue my passions – even if they seemed somewhat contradictory'

… where any person could find instruction in any study” – very much resonated with me. I appreciated the … was – without a shadow of a doubt – how I responded to a very sub-par grade on my first organic chemistry prelim the … diverse student body made me more profoundly aware of how very fortunate I am. I have always considered education to …