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Know what to expect

College Myths Debunked

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Have you watched too many movies and TV shows that have influenced your expectations of college and college life?

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Thoughts From Graduating Students

College of Human Ecology Senior Reflections

Touchdown Undergraduate Admissions

As they prepared for Commencement, some of the College of Human Ecology graduating seniors took a moment to share their favorite memories and what they’ll be doing next.

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Make the most of your tour

Questions to Ask on a Campus Tour

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Tours are an excellent way to get to know your future college campus and get a first-hand account of the student experience.

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Top-rated campus food

My Favorite Places to Eat on Campus

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Hello! I'm Giulia Calabrese, a sophomore at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations.

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Cornell Learning Abroad

My Semester Abroad

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Hi, my name is Bentley Wong. I am a junior at the ILR school from Queens, New York City.

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Using Campus Transportation

Tips for Getting Around Campus

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When I committed to Cornell, I did so without ever setting foot on campus. However, upon arriving here, I quickly realized that Cornell was unlike any typical campus.

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Consider an interdisciplinary major

Why I Chose My Major, and What I Love About It

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When I tell people that I’m majoring in Classics in the College of Arts & Sciences, the most common follow-up question is what my favorite classic book is – i.e., English literature.

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Living & Learning

My Experience as a First-Generation College Student

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My name is Emely Rodriguez. I am a first-year student from Long Island, New York.

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Find Your Academic Niche

My Double Major Experience

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As I was applying to college, I was mortified about locking into a “major.”  The blank space I was pondering over in my Cornell application was intimidating – after all, what I choose is going

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