Cornell WEATHER and TRANSPORTATION

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<p>These are two factors that are on the verge of making me cross Cornell off my list (I really don't want to, because I know what a great place it is, but everytime I think of these aspects of the school, I don't see myself there). The other two schools I am considering are Stanford and Haverford. </p>

<p>1) Weather: extremely long and brutal winters are foreign to me. I am from Oregon, where we hardly ever get any snow. If we do, it doesn't last long at all. This seems to be a huge part of whether or not I will be a happy student. Additionally, if I attend Cornell, I feel I would always be thinking: I could have palm trees in Palo Alto right now...</p>

<p>2) Transportation: this is another huge factor. Living in Oregon, flying home is EXTREMELY difficult and expensive. There are no direct flights, and I would have to make SEVERAL flight changes on my way home. This is a major issue because I plan to come home during my breaks, and the $$$ will be a big problem...not to mention it taking up to 20 hours to fly home or fly back to Cornell from Oregon (layovers, flight changes... it all adds up A LOT). </p>

<p>What are your guys' thoughts? I plan to study Biology/Bioengineering on a pre-med track at the CALS. Should I still seriously consider Cornell? Even visiting seems like such a burden due to the long flight time. Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>Winters don’t bother me. I like to ski, and I love the beauty of a recent snowfall. However, while travel to Ithaca is quite doable (thousands trek there from semester to semester), you have a an equally great option (at least) in Palo Alto, which would admittedly be cheaper and a bit easier for you. It would also admittedly not be as cold in the winter.</p>

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<p>I would definitely pick Stanford in your situation</p>

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<p>You’re young and not committing the rest of your life to settling any where…everyone adapts to the winters. Lately, they haven’t been that bad. It’s only 4 years of your life, so don’t pick your college based on anything other than the quality and offerings of the institution itself. Cornell is amazing in the engineering arena. Stanford is, as well. Pick your school based on where you feel the best.</p>