<p>Thank you so much ambassador! I really hope my transition to arts and sci will be somewhat smooth.
Another question I had was, do I have to take a freshman seminar writing class for both semesters of my freshman year? Meaning what if you passed the AP Eng with a 5?
I know they say it depends on the school, but I wanted to know if you could tell me personally your experience.</p>
<p>Also, going back to my whole engineering dilemma: the courses they require freshman engineering students to take is rather structured:</p>
<p>The majority of first-year engineering students will take the following courses (totaling 16-17 credits):</p>
<p>Engineering Math (4 crs)
Science (Chemistry <em>or</em> Physics; based on academic interest and advanced placement credit) (4 crs)
Intro to Computer Programming <em>or</em> Intro to Engineering (ENGRI) (3 crs)
First-Year Engineering Seminar (ENGRG 1050) (1 cr)
First-Year Writing Seminar (3 crs)
Physical Education (1 cr)
Academic Excellence Workshops (optional) (1 cr each)</p>
<p>Do you think I could manage to take an additional language course, along with the previously mentioned classes? Would I have to pay extra tuition costs? Do you hink the workload is manageable?</p>
<p>All I can find about that class is the description. If you are interested about that class I would contact the department and they should be able to tell you more information. There are just certain classes you need permission for to take because space will be limited.</p>
<p>Here is the description:
Initiation to Greek Culture
Limited to 18 students. Intended especially for first-year students. Students must apply in writing to chair, Department of Classics, 120 Goldwin Smith Hall. Knowledge of Greek or Latin is not necessary, since all texts are in translation. What is necessary is the willingness to participate in three one-hour seminars each week and also a supplementary one- or twohour session, during which the class participates in workshops with specially invited guests. This course covers a wide range of Greek literary and philosophical works as well as modern critical and philosophical writings on the Greeks. The focus throughout is on the status of language, the many forms of discourse that appear in the literature, and the attempts the Greeks themselves made to overcome the perceived inadequacies and difficulties inherent in language as the medium of poetry and philosophy. The course inquires into the development of philosophy in the context of a culture infused with traditional, mythological accounts of the cosmos. It asks how poetic forms such as tragedy responded to and made an accommodation with philosophical discourse while creating an intense emotional effect on the audience; how the first historians, using literary and philosophical discourse, created space for their own inquiry; and discusses how these issues persist and are formulated in our own thinking.</p>
<p>Generally yes (as long as you are in the college of engineering) you have to take two writting seminars. If you got a 5 on one or both of the AP English you only have to take one seminar. You cannot get out of both even if you did well on both of the AP English. You are not acutally required to take these seminars your first two semesters, but if is strongly encouraged so you get your basic writting courses out of the way. You really don’t want to be a senior and still have to take requirements like this.</p>
<p>As for your other classes…if you have credit for any of the required courses you can either begin taking higher level courses or take electives. If you don’t, engineering will encourage you to take all those general courses you mentioned above. If you do this you can take addtional courses. However, you have to remember you don’t want to kill yourself with a taking a ton of credits your first semester. Languages can sometimes be very time consuming so you’re really going to have to plan your time wisely. For your first semester I would probably recommend that you shouldn’t take more than 18 credits. You just want to have time to adjust to college and not have too heavy of a workload. There are no additional fees if you want to take extra courses both in your college or other colleges. However, if you do want to take more than a certain amount of credits you will have to get approval from your advisor.</p>
<p>Ricey, since your also considering transfering it wouldn’t hurt you to take courses outside your college. In order to remain in good standing within engineering you are required to take two math, science, or engineering courses. If your are trying to take the basic minimum in engineering this would be it. Again I strongly encourage you to meet with your advisor right away to figure out your options in terms of choosing classes and transfering.</p>
<p>There are research opportunities for freshman and many do get involved over the summer. I have several friends right now doing research. Some stayed at Cornell for the summer to do so while others are all around the world.</p>
<p>Keep your ears open for research you might be interested. Some professors enjoy working with undergraduates to research. You can also talk to your advisor or professors who can help you find something you might be interested in!</p>
<p>hey ambassador,
umm i dont know any of them actually lol
i guess not the “girls only” dorm
if you could tell me about the different dorms, that would be great! and also how the college determines who gets what dorm
thanks!</p>
<p>Well, where do I start?..All freshman live on north campus. You would be assigned randomly to a dorm unless you choose to be in a program house or a townhouse. Since there are so many options, check out the housing link below.</p>
<p>Here you should be able to find out basic information about all the dorms and program houses. You can also find out room layouts and pictures. This site has a lot of information if you explore a little. If you still have questions or want more specifics let me know!</p>
<p>In general FWS will meet MWF for about 50 mins each day or they will meet MF or TR where each class will be an hour and 15 mins. Either way you end up with about the same amount of class time.</p>
<p>Yes, I would say for your first semester 15 credits is just about right so one more class would be perfect.</p>
<p>This is for anyone…just remember you need 12 credits to be considered a full time student. For your first semester, also be sure not to take too many credits. You want to have time to adjust to the school and make sure you do well in your classes.</p>
<p>Heyy ambasador, another q
i wanna know which school within cornell is the least stressful. (from what you have heard or your own experiences)
human ecology, CALS, Enginnering or A&S
the reason being, I dont want to over stress myself with work for pre med</p>
<p>It’s really hard for me to answer that question, because I think it depends more on your major than your school. I believe each school has a mix of more relaxed and more stressful programs. This also depends where your personal strengths are. If you are very strong in math and science you might find engineering to be very easy. However, if your strong in english your probably going to find an english major in Arts and Science is better for you.</p>
<p>Since you are going for pre-med you might want to condsider a major like biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, biological engineering, or HBHS because these majors will have a lot of overlap with pre-med requirements. This being said you can really major in anything you like and still be pre-med.</p>
<p>In terms of stress…I don’t really know your personality. I would look up some majors your interested and look at the classes you will be required to take. Then I would choose the major where you feel as though you would enjoy your classes the most.
If a specific class stands out to you that you would like to know more about let me know and I’ll try to help.</p>
<p>heyy thanks again for the great advice ambassador.
im really considering the HBHS in human ecology.
do you know anything about this? like how the students liek it? the workload? class sizes etc. will medical schools care about which school within cornell you went to? or do they just look at you as a Cornell student, as a opposed to a Human Eco student, an Engineerign stud, etc</p>
<p>hey ambassador, if i were to bring a tv for my dorm, what size would you recommend? i know that it may not be the best idea to bring one, but i’m just curious.</p>