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How Hands-on Experiences at Cornell Shaped my Future Goals

Cornell is more than just a university. It’s a place where learning spills beyond lecture halls, where growth feels both personal and collective, and where every corner of campus holds a lasting memory.
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My Internship Experience

Everyone’s experience with internship hunting is unique, but it can always help to hear someone’s story for inspiration and ideas, so I’ll be sharing mine!
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Riding the Transfer Rollercoaster: My Academic Journey to Cornell

Excitement. Doubt. Fear. Hope. The transfer process is an emotional rollercoaster, and I experienced every twist and turn before finally arriving at Cornell University.
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My Pre-Orientation Service Trip Experience

Learn more about POST, which offers opportunities to explore and engage the local community through service projects while transitioning to college.
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Tips for Living with your First Roommate

College is a time filled with change, and having a roommate can present new opportunities and challenges.
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Things I Worried About Before Coming to Cornell vs. My Experience

When I first received my acceptance letter to Cornell on March 27th, I was thrilled—but also nervous.
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A Friendship Story Across Colleges

It’s hard to predict how you’ll meet your bestie at Cornell but trust me when I say the possibilities are endless!
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My Typical Weekend as a College Student

As busy college students, weekends are a chance to rest and recharge for the week ahead. While each weekend looks slightly different, I personally try my best to prioritize spending time with friends and getting off campus.
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My Favorite Class

Cornell offers an incredible range of unique classes, but there was one course that immediately caught my attention when I was browsing the catalog for my first pre-enrollment over the summer: SPAN 2070: Intermediate Spanish for the Medical and Health Professions.
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