<p>So transfers are typically assigned housing either on West Campus (which consists of the main houses and the gothics like you mentioned), Cascadilla, Sheldon, and I believe very few (low chance) to obscure places like Schulyer. Lets just assume for a moment the probability of getting in one area is uniformly distributed: 25% main house, 25% gothics, 25% casc, 25% sheldon. If you get a gothic, great! If you get in the main house, I can guarantee you you’ll have an extremely high chance of having someone wanting to trade (trading housing is allowed and very common), so there’s practically another 25%. With these assumptions, I’d say roughly 50-50, but realistically speaking, probably even higher.</p>
<p>By popularity, upperclassmen probably want: Main House > Gothics >= Casc >= Sheldon? I might be a bit off on this, but that should give you a rough idea. </p>
<p>I got assigned Cascadilla for housing this year as an incoming sophomore transfer. Will being pseudo off-campus make it difficult to adjust to Cornell / make friends / get to classes? I’ve put in a request to be moved to West Campus but I don’t think my chances are too high. </p>
<p>@william95 people tend to be pretty friendly, and there are roughly 400 kids there (I’m actually living there) so you should be able to meet plenty of people</p>
<p>Um @scholarme it depends on what you mean by middle class…your best bet would be the financial aid calculator on Cornell’s website, since cornell doesn’t do merit aid (no Ivy League schools do)</p>
<p>Hey @william95, I remember you from the transfer thread a few months ago I’ll be in Cascadilla as well. From what I’ve heard from my friends who go to Cornell, making friends or getting around shouldn’t be hard at all, as Cascadilla isn’t really all that removed (it’s like a 10 minute walk to the tower). I think being in Collegetown will definitely be a uniquely fun experience </p>
<p>Do you know anything about low rise 6? Specifically, I’m wondering if the floors in the rooms are carpeted, if the building has A/C (I believe not) and if triples have one single bed and one bunk bed. Thanks so much.</p>
<p>Hi @collage1 ! I can actually tell you a bit about low rise 6. No they are not air conditioned (be a fan, it was pretty hot). I believe the rooms are carpeted (but don’t count me on it, I honestly am not a 100% sure (although common areas and hallways definitely are. Some triples had three non bunked beds, some had one single and one bunked (definitely more common). If you have other questions lmk!</p>
<p>Thanks for the responses. Helpful to know there’s no A/C so a fan is a definite. Seems like it’s not clear if there’s carpet or not (nice to have a throw rug if the floor is linoleum) and now I’m wondering if it’s up to the roommates if there are 3 single beds vs 1 single with a bunk bed or if some rooms are too small to have the bunk bed separated. My D really, really doesn’t want to be on the top bunk and would prefer not to be on a bunk bed at all. (My D isn’t on CC.) She’d love to find out that there’s room for 3 single beds, assuming all roommates agree.</p>
<p>Yes, all the rooms in Low Rise 6 are carpeted (dark blue/grey multicolor). Most of the triples have one traditional bunkbed and one bed that is lofted (to top bunk level) above a desk. The way the rooms are designed, it would be very difficult to fit 3 desks and 3 single beds in the room.</p>
<p>Although it is an older dorm, the layout encourages socialization. The lounges are always busy and people tend to leave their room doors open. There are six 7-person suites in each unit (42 people) and almost everyone became good friends. The “LowRisers” I knew all really liked living there. :)</p>
<p>How much financial aid does Cornell normally give international students? I mean, their website says financial aid for international students is ‘limited’ but what exactly does that mean? Also, is a student’s ability to pay a factor in their admission to the university.</p>
<p>This is just speaking from what I’ve heard from some of my international friends. If someone with more knowledge can clarify this, that would be great.</p>
<p>Generally speaking, yes, financial aid is quite “limited” to international students; among my close, but small group of international friends, I can’t seem to recall any of them receiving aid, though they claimed very few of the top applicants receive it. I don’t have a ballpark estimate number wise, but it seems that very few only manage to get aid. What I do know is that a student’s ability to pay does not play a factor in admission to the university. In fact, a very common scenario will be that a student does get admitted, but now has to make a decision to whether or not he/she can attend with such financial constraints (implying the student’s ability to pay was negligible in the admissions process). </p>
<p>Room changes don’t occur usually barring unusual circumstances. Your best bet would probably be to trade housing (trading = mutual consent between 2 individuals). </p>
<p>Cascadilla is a very fun dorm from what I hear. Being pseudo off-campus will definitely not make it difficult to all those things you listed. Probably more than half the Cornell undergrad population live off campus for starters. A couple of my transfer friends were in Casc/Sheldon and they seemed to have no trouble adjusting to Cornell life. </p>
<p>O-week will probably be the best time acquaint with people. Transfers are grouped together so you get a chance to meet your fellow transfers. There’s also an event called Clubfest very early on in the year, which showcases nearly ever club/organization there is on Cornell, another great opportunity for you to meet people. Just be proactive, especially in the beginning of the year, and I don’t see anything to worry about!</p>
<p>@william95 My son was a transfer and was placed in Shelton. Since he had already done the traditional dorm experience his freshman year at his previous school, he enjoyed the Collegetown experience of Shelton and was happy to be off a meal plan. He had no problem meeting/making friends, you just need to be pro-active. He said it was easier then the freshman experience as he already knew what to expect. He rushed and joined a fraternity his first semester at Cornell and moved into the house spring semester. </p>
I’ll be in Cascadilla as well. From what I’ve heard from my friends who go to Cornell, making friends or getting around shouldn’t be hard at all, as Cascadilla isn’t really all that removed (it’s like a 10 minute walk to the tower). I think being in Collegetown will definitely be a uniquely fun experience 
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