<p>Hey everyone, I'm currently a freshman at Cornell, Chemical Engineering Major, Court Hall 3C. If anyone wants to ask me questions about the initial experience, my first impressions of academics, living in the dorms, student clubs, people I've met, etc. I'd be more than happy to answer. I hope for the sake of potential stress that you are editing your essays by now. I've been here two weeks and it's ineffably awesome. I'm actually typing this on my laptop with wireless access in my hall's study lounge. Hope all is well- Steve</p>
<p>Ditto for me; I'm also a freshman. College of Arts and Sciences, Undecided, but possibly Music and Computer Science dual major. I live in Clara Dickson.</p>
<p>Please do not abuse this; I WILL NOT COMMENT ON YOUR CHANCES/STATS. This is if you have questions on environment, interests, activities, majors and the like.</p>
<p>Same goes for me--I'm a sophomore transfer student, CALS, Animal Science, living in the Transfer Center.</p>
<p>What school did you transfer from? Was transferring an easy process? Do you feel that you fit in well even though your a transfer?</p>
<p>-- I transferred from Washington and Lee University. I had a guaranteed transfer and even though I sent papers in a month late they admitted me, so it was a relatively painless process as far as application goes. :) As far as moving in...there are <em>so</em> many transfers in general, and CALS transfers in particular, that I don't feel like I'm the only one in this situation...it helps to be in the TC.
-- A far as fitting in...it's pretty easy to meet people with similar interests here, especially in my Animal Science classes. In all of my labs/sections they keep the number of students down so there's an opportunity to get to know people that way. I do feel kind of "behind" because I left all of my friends at W&L, but...so the story goes. [And I haven't seen anyone shun me just because I'm a transfer. ;) ]</p>
<p>yeah everyone is really friendly. Nobody cares if people are transfers, looks down on them as inferior (which they obviously aren't) or anything of the like. Also, same for freshmen, everyone is really friendly and polite to freshmen. I would have thought upperclassmen would have been angry that freshmen were showing up and drinking at their house parties, but they were friendly, outgoing, even initialized conversation, and just asked how we liked it and if we were excited and stuff.</p>
<p>Can anyone tell me about cornell's entreprenurship and Personal Enterprise Program?? can anyone join it or do you have to have a specific major?</p>
<p>I happened to pick up a brouchure on the Entrepreneurship & Personal Enterprise Speaker Series at my Comm class last week. The course is one credit and while it is an AEM course, it is open to all majors. This fall, it is a 1-credit course for 50 minutes on Monday nights. An AEM major that I know is takng the course and found the first speaker last week to be very interesting - it was a Cornell alum that started a busniess with only a few hundred $$ and now runs a multi-million dollar corporation. </p>
<p>In addition to AEM 121 (the speaker series), there is also AEM 120, which is a 2 credit course called Foundations of Entrepreneurship & Business. I don't know too much about the course except what is offered in the course book. "Introductory course providing a sound base to both the understanding of entrepreneurial activity and possibilities and the study and practice of entrepreneurship at Cornell. Includes lectures, selected guest appearances by successful entrepreneurs, and extensive use of IT-based learning and presentation tools."</p>
<p>Lastly, Cornell has a Entrepreneurship Club (called CEO), but I know nothing about it.</p>
<p>BTW, I am a freshman Animal Science major living in Dickson - would be happy to answer whatever questions I can!</p>
<p>Do you know if NY Regents Exam scores factor into admissions? Who can I can contact to get a definitive answer on this subject? Thanks.</p>
<p>I can tell you about it. I am currently taking AEM 120 (Entrepreneurship and Business) and AEM 121 (Speaker Series) and they are the best two classes that I've even taken in my entire life. Each lecture is extremely interesting and the speakers are enthralling. What a great class and program if you are interested in business. I'd recommend it to anyone. If you have specific quesitons, feel free to e-mail me.</p>
<p>In the past NY Regents could garuntee you admission to cornell if you scored high enough and were in good standing with your school and the law. I'm sure they look at the scores if you send them. They might even do more than that. Regents also might only help you in NY contract colleges (SILR, CHE, and CALS). That's all speculation other than the first sentance, just things to think about and ask.</p>
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<p>rakem: How's the life at Cornell compared to your old university? I've been around a while, I'll be transferring for the second time, hopefully to Cornell, which is my first choice. I don't want to make the mistake of not choosing the right school. I am applying as general biology(because I have many interests in biology) to CALS as a junior. At my first school, the campus life was very drab, and although it was in the city you really needed a car to get around and it was a hassle. Now I'm at a smaller school near home and I commute, but after living away for a year I'm experiencing a sort of loss in that sense. How's it like living in the transfer center? How is life in general as a transfer student? One reason that Cornell is my first choice is that there's a lot do on campus, and also room for undergraduate research. That's really one important factor for me. Although you're not bio, but you're still animal science, and have you had a chance to look into research? And what is CALS like? I've heard that CALS is the best for being a biology major. I'm more science-oriented, and I figured I'd be a better fit for CALS, also due to the increased transfer acceptance rate for CALS I'm going for that, but I don't have gaurenteed transfer so I'm not at all sure of my chances.</p>
<p>I guess what I'm asking is overall how's the experience? Do you feel you made the right choice? I'm at a stage where I know what I want academically and I want to enjoy all aspects of college to the fullest, as well as accomplish my academic as well as career goals. I just want to be happy, that's what's most important to me right now. (Living at home doesn't quite cut it for me)</p>
<p>bullseye - i'm not bio (as you prob. already know) but i can comment on social stuff and on the TC (transfer center).</p>
<p>Techincally, the TC is one of the 'crappiest' dorms on campus - it'll be torn down within like two years for new renovations. However, i've found that the social aspects simply cannot be beat. Everybody is in the same boat and looking to make friends. People click very easy here - i'm friends with my entire wing (except for this one anti social girl, but nobody likes her). We all hang out, go out to parties together, work on school related stuff together. My best friends here were all transfers, but we dont look at each other as "also a transfer student." We're all Cornellians and love our alma matter. </p>
<p>there is always something going on campus. The workload seriously cuts into free time and sleep time - we're all zombies (this past week was prelim week #1). This isn't a school where you can just 'get by' by doing a few minutes of review after class every day. It's tough, B's and C's aren't necessarily hard to get, but be prepared to become familiar with the 24 hour Uris library if you want that A. Having said that, i wouldnt want it any other way here. This school just rocks. Right choice for me, it's been a wonderful experience so far. I hope you can join us next year.</p>
<p>Thanks bro, what dorm do you live in, which ones are good?</p>
<p>i live in the transfer center. Two brand new dorms that just opened up this year are Alice Cook house and Carl Becker house. More are being built on west campus as we speak!</p>
<p>Hey, Daniel...I believe we're friends on facebook ;) I recognized your screen name from that.</p>
<p>Living in the transfer center: a lot of fun. There is ALWAYS someone to talk to (with the possible exception of Saturday mornings!) and we do tend to get clique-y. I've got friends on my floor, other floors and in '18 Hall as well as freshmen, though, so we do intermingle. :) Basically it's wonderful because we truly are a diverse bunch but we're all in the same boat as transfers. I really love it in here.</p>
<p>Being a transfer student in general--I love that as well. No one looks down on me because I didn't get in as a freshman. I feel as though I have quickly made the place my own. Haven't gotten to look into research yet but that's next on my list--I just figure I have junior and senior year to try that, whereas this is my year to adjust to classes. CALS is wonderful. There's just a good vibe I get from the registrar, the quad...feels like being an Aggie is something of a special breed of student. :) One thing you can always do is take the place and make it your own. I have a classmate who wants to go into wine-making!</p>
<p>It sounds as though you're a good match for the place, personally...biology and research scream "Cornell!" in my opinion. :) Keep us updated, and good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks guys. I do hope I get in. I'll update as I find out. But right now what I'm very happy about is that I'm doing very well in classes, and that can only help my chances for Cornell. I plan on visiting over my winter break.</p>
<p>I don't know if it coincides with our break or not...if not and we're here just let me know and I'll show you the TC and whatnot. :)</p>
<p>Yeah...I looked at the schedule...it looks like it's going to be spring break, mine is a week before yours is. I figured it doesn't make much sense visiting when school isn't in session. So I guess it'll be around the second week of March.</p>