<p>Hey all you who currently go to Cornell, how do you like it? I fell in love with your school when I read about it and learned more about it, but how is it actually going to the school. Particularly, how do you feel your classes are going and do you feel safe on campus?</p>
<p>i think it's absolutely wonderful. I was a transfer, so i've taken classes at two other colleges besides Cornell, but the classes here are certainly the best. They're alot tougher and require much more work, but are also much more worth the time and effort in the end. I think the campus is safe. There's been several times when i've had to walk through campus at like 3 in the morning, but i've never felt weirded out or anything.</p>
<p>I love it. I feel very safe.</p>
<p>Just adding..I transferred and tomorrow (today?) will actually mark 1 full month of being here...and I love it sooooo much so far! :)</p>
<p>The campus is intoxicating in person...even on a cloudy rainy day the views are incredible from central campus...that says something</p>
<p>i feel safe, and i'd feel safe even if i weren't a 6'5" blackbelt...</p>
<p>The campus in general is safe, I don't feel uneasy walking alone, even at night (if I had to). I've had a few unsettling experiences at parties, but nothing to make me feel genuinely unsafe here.</p>
<p>I'm really glad to hear that! I was just getting worried because of all the rumors I hear about Ivies having a lot of partying kids who do bad stuff. Is Cornell a "party school" compared to other colleges?</p>
<p>every college is a party school. Unless it's a religion school. Some just do it more frequently than others. Compared to other schools, i would have to say the number of days a week Cornell parties is much less. The 'go out' days seem to be pretty much only friday and saturday. "Thirsty thursday" as it's known at other schools doesn't really exist here. At least not to the level it is at other schools. My friends at other schools can afford to 'go out' at least once durring the week (sundays through thursdays, that is) but not here. Cornell keeps you busy!</p>
<p>I mean, yeah, people get drunk and there are plenty of parties, but it's not a "party school" by any means. You can find parties on Thursdays, we went out last Thursday because I worked till 2 am Wednesday for the sake of starting the weekend early. You can afford to go out, but it's a serious pain in the ass.</p>
<p>kids work hard here, VERY hard. VERY VERY hard. they have a good time on the weekends. Friday and Saturday are your fun days. If you're lucky (read: no or late morning friday class), you can afford to go out or at least relax in the dorm with friends on thursday nights.</p>
<p>The parties are good stuff. Drinks, Dancing, and Chatting...to your heart's content</p>
<p>People there work very very hard? Is that the general concensus there?</p>
<p>That definately is a Pro for me. I'm sick of being close to people who just tank tequila almost every night and study about 5 hours in a semester (just before exams and im not exaggerating) and their parents complain why didn't they get good marks.</p>
<p>hahaha "A lot of kids partying who do bad stuff" I'm afraid you may find college shocking.</p>
<p>Thats fine so long there is an academic atmosphere. I'm growing out my rugby routine :( . I sure hope hope those around won't go out drinking every night (cauz ill be tempted to join them :p).</p>
<p>To reply to the title, I'm in love with Cornell as well.</p>
<p>the atmosphere here is quite academic. the only time people talk about partying is on friday or saturday nights. other than that, it's all either academic or social (i dont mean party social, but like, going out to dinner, relaxing in the commons, movies, etc.). </p>
<p>Unlike high school, you absolutely must study at Cornell to at least get a decent grade. Here's a nice description of the ultra tough moments of cornell academics. It's from the facebook group "Cornell: where your best hasn't been good enough since 1865"</p>
<p>"You were once the smart kid at your high school, winging homework assignments and never studying much while still upsetting the class curve. But now, despite your countless all-nighters at Club Uris and your color coded flash cards, it isn't likely that you'll beat the class mean of 47 on the next prelim. We appreciate the real value of a hard-earned C and we stopped believing in A+s long before giving up on the toothfairy or even a balanced budget for America. Remember, it's not us, it's the system. This is Cornell, where your best hasnt been good enough since 1868. Join this group so that we may weep together."</p>
<p>That's a little extreme, but it is the truth for a few select classes. </p>
<p>Here, academics are clearly priority. The students know that and it makes for a very dedicated environment.</p>
<p>Work hard play hard :P</p>
<p>that's how we do it here</p>
<p>I must admit--I never thought I'd love it so much so fast here. :)</p>
<p>What were you stats rakem when you transferred, and what's your major and what college are you in? I want to transfer to Cornell so badly...</p>
<p>GPA from frosh yr: 4.178 (@ Washington and Lee U)
Major here: Animal Sciences, in CALS
I had a guaranteed transfer, but I got the papers in waaaaaaaaay late (a month + to be precise) and they still let me in, sooo...yeah. I don't think it's too bad, especially getting into CALS and the other land grand colleges if you're a NY resident. Good luck! Feel free to ask me any other questions. :)</p>