I have read many posts on CC about how tough some professors are about giving extensions due to family emergency or illness, how difficult it is to get professors to write recommendation letters, or get help after class. I’ve had two kids go through Cornell, and I am just amazed how helpful their professors have been at various circumstances.
- D2 had a major internship interview this past week. Right before the spring break, the potential employer told D2 she needed two recommendation letters from her professors. She contacted two professors right away and both professors said yes. Both professors sent her their LOR without any reminder from her.
- D1 was very sick her freshman year. All of her professors gave her extension on her papers and prelims. They also met with her privately when she couldn’t make it to class.
- D1 had questions about a prelim she took (she didn’t do too well), so she emailed her professor. Her professor emailed back right away to say he was catching a flight for a conference he was attending in Europe, but would respond to her at his next stop over.
- D2 is doing an independent study along with a senior thesis. She is getting a lot of attention from her professors with the topic and receiving a lot of guidance.
My two nephews are from CA. They go home for summer and winter breaks. They get a ride to NYC and fly out of three airports in NYC.