<p>hey ambassador, i also have interest in transferring from Arts and Sciences to AEM, however I looked at the requirements for transferring and given my current schedule, i dont think i’ll be able to apply after frosh year. Is it ok/normal to do it after first semester of soph year (if thats possible?) or even after soph year?</p>
<p>Hey chronicfuture11</p>
<p>I spoke to one of my friends in AEM and for that program you are only allowed to take AEM stats. This is only offered spring semester so it isn’t an option for you now. From what I have heard, marketing isn’t bad. Due to not being about to take stat, the only combo possible is calc/marketing. As I have told other people, the people who get the transfer are the ones that put effort in it and show the other college that they really have a passion for this other major.</p>
<p>Hey jennifer790724</p>
<p>I would say 18 is okay, but try not to take anything else. Typically right now you should be taking a math, a science, a FWS, PE, and either cs or an intro to engi. Engineering sometimes forces you to have pretty packed classes without taking any electives. However, once you get into higher level courses you will be able to pick more of them.</p>
<p>FWS also change from semester to semester so it’s hard to tell you which courses are good. It you are an engineer though, I will assume you don’t enjoy traditional english courses. In this case stay away from any of the classes that are listed under english. They tend to have more reading and writing.</p>
<p>Hey ddynasty310.</p>
<p>I’ve posted before a bit about langauges. They tend to be a lot of class time and you also have to make time to learn outside the class (memorizing vocabulary, etc). I would say 22 credits are not good for your first semester and you would have to get that many approved by your advisor. I’d say take language a different semester. If you are a bio major you are going to want to focus on classes like bio and chem right now. I would say 16 credits is the way to go.</p>
<p>Hey stuytechmom.</p>
<p>I would say if he wants to be in 1120 he should enroll in the class. Math can be difficult so I normally recommend that people take the credit for calc I when possible. Calc II has some overlap from basic concepts of calc I, but overall it is new and seperate material. Taking credit will also give your son a chance to take more electives later once he takes his requirements.</p>
<p>For now, enroll him in the 8:00 class and keep checking back to see if other times open up in the next few days while your enrollment time is still open. If nothing opens don’t worry. Your son will have time to change things around once he gets to campus and add/drop begins. Worst case will probably be that he would have to attend the 8:00 class the first week or two. However, it is extremely likely that another spot will open up that he can change into (students are always changing around there classes beginning during add/drop and continuing for the first few weeks). If this does not work, (but i doubt he wouldn’t be able to get into another class) many times professors do not care if you come to lectures. In this case he would be able to go to a later lecture (if there is room in the classroom) even though he is enrolled in a different one. I had a pretty good math professor first semester so once in a while random students would come to watch his lectures instead of their own.</p>
<p>Hey Cornellianz</p>
<p>Yes, you are allowed to apply as a transfer as a sophomore. Best thing to do is to talk to your advisor so you can figure out a good arrangement.</p>
<p>just to update. I signed him up for the 8 am calc 2 class and kept monitoring the registration site and a 1:25 PM section opened up overnight on Sunday [obviously Cornell students are on line much later than moms] and I switched him in first thing Monday morning. So, it’s good advice to check regularly to see if desired sections have opened up. thanks for help.</p>
<p>Hi Ambassador, </p>
<p>I’m really interested in joining a sorority but I’m concerned about rush week. Of what I’ve heard, it’s really rigorous and intimidating for younger girls. Would you recommend joining the greek system based on things you’ve heard? </p>
<p>Also, what’s there to do on the weekends? How is the social scene?</p>
<p>Hey basketb927</p>
<p>I love talking about greek life because I’m part of it! I can really say I love being in a sorority and if you are interested you should join too!!</p>
<p>Everyone gets nervous about rush week. You come back several days early in the spring semester to go through rush. I would say the worst part about it for me was how cold it was outside. You have to dress warmly, because it really is very cold! Yes, younger girls can sometimes be intimidated, because you will not know much about the houses before rush. It is considered dirty rushing for sorority girls to talk about their house to freshman the first semester. </p>
<p>However, the girls in the house are just trying to find girls who would be a good match. Generally, everyone is really friendly and they want to get to know you as much as possible. Throughout the week you’ll narrow down the houses and the houses will also narrow down the girls they want returning in the future.</p>
<p>The problem that happens during rush is freshman feel like they have to get into the “best” house. However, each house is really different and has their own personality. If you choose the one that most closely matches your own, you will most likely get in to it. If you feel that you are not going to be happy in any house you have the option not to join. I would recommend anyone going through rush, because they might really find a house they love.</p>
<p>Once you are in a house it is amazing. During pledging the girls always suprised us, gave us gifts, planned events, etc. Cornell is really strict about hazing and the sororities take this seriously. I was never forced to do anything I did not want to. If anything, the older girls watched out for us. I was even set up on a few dates by some of the girls (some were fun and others…not so much 
). Even though the weather is not too much fun and rush week is a lot of long days trying to get to know the girls in each house, it is worth it! I’m so happy I went through it. If you have more specific questions about rushing/sororities let me know.</p>
<p>On the weekends…well I always find something to do. There are always movies on and off campus, the school always plans casino nights, special events, etc. Sometimes there are concerts on campus or in the surrounding area. During the day some people like to get a little work done. There are also sporting events (hockey, basketball, etc). I’ve also been to several shows for different things (comedy, dance, etc). Of course, there are also always frat parties. As hard as Cornell students work, people still really like getting out. If you are ever bored, you can really find something to do any night of the week.</p>
<p>Shouldn’t the course guide for FWS be available now?</p>
<p>[First-Year</a> Writing Seminars - Knight Institute for Writing in the Disciplines](<a href=“http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute/fws/fws.htm]First-Year”>http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute/fws/fws.htm) says it should have been out already.</p>
<p>Hi ambassador
I’m international (Canadian) and don’t have a US bank account. So how should I pay my tuition on NetPay, which only accepts US chequeing/saving accounts?
I’m currently on vacation in China, if that’s relevant.</p>
<p>@dean5150 indeed there is haha <a href=“https://fws.arts.cornell.edu/brochures/FA2009_Brochure.pdf[/url]”>https://fws.arts.cornell.edu/brochures/FA2009_Brochure.pdf</a></p>
<p>Thank you so much Ambassador! That really helps!</p>
<p>One more thing, I might be interested in transferring to another major in the future. I initially applied as a civil engineer because I liked math in high school but a lot of my friends say it is a lot of work and not much reward. </p>
<p>I was looking at the Facilities Management and Planning major in the College of Human Ecology because it seemed interesting. Have you heard anything about it? It’s really small and I haven’t been able to find anyone who knows anything about it.</p>
<p>Thanks againnnn!!!</p>
<p>thanks for the advice, and you’re right, I don’t enjoy too much reading and writing</p>
<p>just wondering, have you heard anything about the MEDVL course called “Legends, Fantasy, and Vision: Introduction to Oral Tradition and Literature” by professor Thomas Hill?
and would you consider this MEDVL to be lots of reading and writing?</p>
<p>thank you</p>
<p>Dear ambassador, I noticed that we are able to take Intro to Econ (macro and micro) and then take Intermediate Econ but there are also classes that are called Microeconomics and Macroeconomics and in the course description of these 2 classes, it says it covers topics from both Intro and Intermed, so Im wondering if the difficulty would be drastically higher?</p>
<p>Hey dean5150 </p>
<p>Cornellianz posted the correct link so check out FWS there. Thanks Cornellianz!</p>
<p>Hey irarchiedw</p>
<p>I do not really know much about this since I live in the US. I would call the bursar office and ask them for help. The number is (607) 255-2336.</p>
<p>Hey basketb927</p>
<p>Yes, I actually know a lot about that major. It is small that’s why some people don’t know too much about it. If you are interested in this major check out the human ecology website. It has a lot of information that you might like to know. [Human</a> Ecology-Department of Design and Environmental Analysis-Home](<a href=“http://www.human.cornell.edu/che/DEA/index.cfm]Human”>http://www.human.cornell.edu/che/DEA/index.cfm)</p>
<p>If you have any specific questions about it let me know.</p>
<p>Hey jennifer790724.</p>
<p>I really don’t know anything about that FWS. How much work these are will really vary on your TA or professor. However, who teaches the class also changes from semester to semester. If it is something that sounds interesting, put it down as one of your choices. The real way to find out how much work you will have is wait until the professor hands out the assignments for the semester in the first week. I have not heard that MEDVL classes are any more writting than other subjects in particular. Sorry I don’t have any more information for you.</p>
<p>Hey Cornellianz.</p>
<p>I don’t know much about econ classes but I would assume that these other classes would be at a higher level if they cover topics from different classes. Check to see what level the class is (1000 level is normally intro level, 2000 is a lil higher, 3000 is even higher, etc). If you are interested in taking this class speak with an advisor or other econ students. They should be able to give you more information.</p>