You will not be qualified to do TA your first year. As an international student I am not even sure if you could work in the US. You should look into that.
Both of my kids have worked on campus at Cornell even though they weren’t on FA. The older did do TA, but not until she was a senior.
For what it is worth, by getting paid $10/hr is not going to make a dent on your tuition. Make sure your parents could afford 4 yr of COA before you matriculate. You would have a better chance of getting FA at other Unis as a freshman.
how cold are the winters
@H454482 : Are you female? Because if so, Balch is awesome. You’ll probably get a spacious single with shared sinks for convenience. Also, it’s quiet so its easier to study in the comfort of your own room.
@H454482
Do you have any specific questions about the dorms? I am not sure there is much else to really say other than what I have already said. Again, it really depends on personal preferences.
@helewidis1005
Haha although you might think Balch is awesome I know lots of people that hated Balch. It really does come down to personal preference. Some might not like an all-girl atmosphere and others might prefer it.
@9241libom
Cold enough to need winter gear. Though Cornell handles winter maintenance very well so its not too bad. I like the snow and the cold regardless so I might be biased.
@H454482 and @matrixsurgeon my daughter is in Balch this year and she loves it. She has a very large single room with a sink closet. She is very happy there. It’s nice to have a single so you can study quietly etc. All the girls on her floor are very nice and if you want visitors, you just keep your door open. She doesn’t feel isolated at all. But to each his/her own. She didn’t put Balch down as her first choice, but that’s where she ended up and it has worked out great. Close to central campus, too.
I am a current student and was wondering if anyone had any experience with soc 1101 or dsoc 1101 and which on they would recommend?
@matrixsurgeon I’m an ED admit to HumEc for PAM! Are you familiar with the PAM curriculum at all?
@nakiri
PAM is certainly a great major. You can do a lot of things with it and you can also kind of navigate your own interests once you get through the requirements. I have taken some PAM classes and they are certainly interesting and relevant in today’s world. Although I myself am not a PAM major, I do have some knowledge about it so feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions. I might (or might not lol) be able to help you out.
How hard are language courses at cornell? I kind of wanted to learn a new language other than french but if it’s uber hard to start fresh i might not.
Lol, are Cornell students really like this?
@Alpha101
I really have no idea how you found such a video but no, cornell students are NOT like “that,” whatever that means lol. One way to describe it is that Cornell students are normal college students that are just all very smart and talented (most people did exceptionally well in high school). Obviously every college has a variety of people but the way I describe Cornell students is: normal college students, believe it or not haha.
@CCSenioritis yes, language classes are difficult and take up quite a bit of time during the week. They are small and fairly immersive. You need to take a placement test to determine the level you start at if you are continuing a language from high school. My D tested into advanced French, so she skipped a few levels. The class last semester was quite a bit of work, no English spoken. She will also be starting a brand new language next year, still to be determined, but probably an Asian language. These are difficult, but if you have a passion for it, then it can also be fun. Just be prepared to work!
@alpha101, not to be snobbish, but there is a fairly big difference between Cornell and Ithaca College. Just sayin’
However, I see Cornell kids as highly motivated, smart and hardworking. Not that they aren’t on the other hill in town, but Cornell is a top 15 university, so naturally it’s going to attract a different kind of student. Obviously his video was somewhat taken out of context, as I’m sure Cornell kids can party pretty hard, too!
If you look at the video, it was not filmed under similar circumstances at both schools - it was at Ithaca’s outdoor party, but it was filmed walking around at the Cornell campus. It you have ever been to Cornell’s slope day (last days of class, big party on the slope), by midday you would be kissing and hugging a lot of Cornell students too. At the same time, I am sure Ithaca students would be reluctant or have time to chat with a random stranger on the street either.
My kids enjoyed the party scene at Cornell. They often had few parties to go to most weekend nights. I have heard of Fiji island at Fiji, bubbles at a fraternity basement, paint parties…
Cornell is certainly a lot of fun and Cornell is well known as being probably the most social school in the Ivy League.
Whether you join a Greek organization or you join various other organizations on campus, most people I know have a good time. Obviously people have different ideas of what “a good time” is so it really all depends on what you are looking for. All I can say is that there is a place for everyone at cornell. When our motto is “any person, any study” it can be equally stated as “any person, any fun.”
What is a human ecology information session/tour like? Is it a more intimate/personal session or is it the same as any other college info session? I’m asking bc I noticed on the Cornell University Freshman Admission Requirements chart that HumEc is the only college in which it states that info sessions are STRONGLY recommended, but it’s also possible I’m reading into this too much lol…
@college2021 I’ve been to an info session so I think I can answer this with my experience. They take you into a conference room and basically explain what their college is about. After a brief introduction the adcom starts going around the table and asks each student to give a synopsis of basically “why human ecology/cornell”. It’s pretty nerve wracking and it really puts you on the spot but after the entire thing you get to learn so much about their mission, majors etc and it’s really an amazing experience! It’s strongly recommended and if you can make the trip without too much trouble I would definitely go. The adcom that did my session still remembered my family when we visited this summer and called me after being deferred and gave me advice to strengthen my application.
@CCSenioritis Thanks!
Random roommate vs. picking your own roommate?
is it true that you need to take a swim test and two PE classes at Cornell?