<p>Also a kid threw up and passed out during the chem prelim last night. Everyone is under a lot of pressure and the only reason is because Cornell attracts top students. </p>
<p>NOTE TO INTERESTED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
I just want to stress for interested high school students that you will find no different at any other school. Students here LOVE helping each other and I have never seen someone deny help due to a curve, AND THIS WOULD BE RIDICULOUS IN A CLASS OF 400. Cornell makes sure that if you have a diploma, you will be a leader in your given field. The only way they, and any school, can do this is making the classes difficult. </p>
<p>I hear people all the time wanting to major in something, suck at the intro class, and then switch majors. THIS IS NOT BAD! IT IS GOOD! I PROMISE! Not only is Cornell trying to get you out of a field that you potentially suck at, but they are helping you find an area that you are awesome in. Cornell gives you a field, and employers who all love Cornell will give you the career.</p>
<p>Cornell is “competitive” not because they want that higher GPA next to their name or for any sort of reputation, but rather everyone just wants to graduate knowing that they truly made it through a rigorous program that gave no shortcuts. It gives knowledge, self-confidence, and the willingness to take risks, and isn’t that what everyone should truly be looking for in a college?</p>
<p>If anyone has any questions for me about the stress, feel free to PM me or post here.</p>