@miscparentname thank you!!
I heard that the average grade at Cornell is a C+ or something
Does anyone know about the Hunter R. Rawlings III Cornell Presidential Research Scholar? I got it this morning
@Inxight Did you try to google it? I did and found this. https://commitment.cornell.edu/rawlings-research-scholars
How much was it for?
anybody know how long it take, approximately, for Cornell to process financial aid document? I was missing one document and I submitted it on the 27. Hoping to get my financial aid award letter soon.
Does cornell ever offer GT to waitlisted people?
Is there a transfer option thread? I got the transfer option to humec
Congrats to the new class of 2022! I wanted to wait until this thread died down a bit to post: I’m a current senior at Cornell, majoring in government in Arts & Sciences (and minoring in PAM in Human Ecology), and I’ve lived in Ithaca my whole life. Please don’t hesitate to reach out (some of you already have, and I love hearing from you!) if you have any questions at all as you either weigh your college decisions or prepare to move to Ithaca in the fall. My inbox is always open, and I’m more than willing to answer any questions you have about Cornell, Ithaca, college life, etc.! Looking forward to seeing the amazing things you guys accomplish during your time here.
what were your stats?
@Ranza123 I remember seeing that Cornell gives out free planners. Is that true?
@bubblypop8 They did when I was a freshman! Not sure if they still do. You can definitely still buy them at the Cornell Store, though.
@Ranza123 Hi! For some reason I’m not able to message you but I was wondering about 2 things- research opportunities available for government majors (I’m planning to concentrate in Political Theory or Comparative Politics if that helps) and how difficult/easy it is to get a job on campus/what are some of the best jobs to get. Thank you!
@Tr1n1ty Research opportunities will vary based on what your professors are doing each semester. If you take a class that you think is interesting, or if a professor mentions that they’re working on a book or paper, don’t be afraid to talk to them during office hours and ask if they need any help with their work. They might or they might not, but if they don’t currently need help they might need help next semester or they might know of a professor who’s looking for research assistants. Research isn’t really a requirement for government majors; I don’t think it’s something that typical govt jobs/internships expect, but it can set you apart, and it’s always good if you want to go on to graduate school. I only got into research my senior year, and I ended up doing it in a different department.
As to your second question, it’s pretty easy to get a job on campus, especially if work-study is part of your financial aid (but I’m pretty sure it’s easy even if you don’t have work-study). I’ve worked in a library all four years, and I’ve enjoyed it for the most part. Especially at the smaller libraries, it isn’t too busy so you have time to do work or study during your shift. I’m able to get a lot of work done during the day while getting paid, essentially. You can also usually get paid for being a research assistant with a professor. Other jobs that I know people have had include working in a dining hall, being a barista at a cafe, working in the Cornell Store, being a tour guide (this job is harder to get from what I’ve heard), working in the alumni office, being an assistant in an office, and working in one of the gyms.
any one know how to PM? I am new to this
apparently college confidential made this new rule that you can’t pm unless you’ve made 15 posts. @Luyanzzz
@Ranza123 Thank you so much for the information! One more question: What were some of the best (and worst) courses that you took, for your major or otherwise? Thanks again!
@Tr1n1ty a few of the PAM classes I took were some of my favorite courses overall at Cornell! I really liked Crisis in American K-12 Education (which first got me involved in education policy, which is what I’ve been working on since), US Health Care System, and Fundamentals of Population Health. As for government courses, I really liked American Political Campaigns, and I really like the major seminar options (15 person courses you typically take senior year, but you can take them junior year as well). You’re required to take one for the major, but I’m taking two because I like the format/structure of the courses more. A random series of courses I loved were my Hebrew courses; you have to take a language in Arts and Sciences and I chose to study Hebrew on a whim. The professor is still one of the best I’ve had.
Courses I really didn’t like include a history course on the French Revolution, the intro to PAM course (the information learned was cool but I hated the structure), and an art history course I’m in right now. I also didn’t like my freshman writing seminars, but those change each semester and are always taught by different people.
@Ranza123 How much time approximately everyday would you say you spent on HW/studying? Also, what is the most common note-taking method: pen/paper or laptop?
@bubblypop8 It’s hard to say how much time I spend working every day. It depends on the time of semester, your courses, and you as a student/your time management. Don’t take too many credits and be sure to keep track of your time so that you aren’t overwhelmed with a ton of stuff due on one day and it’ll be manageable!
Note-taking also depends on the class. I have classes where we aren’t allowed to use laptops so we have to use a notebook, but in a lot of big lectures almost everyone uses a laptop. So again it’ll depend on the class and on your preferences.
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