<p>no beeb</p>
<p>the reason why cornell is seen as a “suicide school” because in the 1970s, 60 Minutes did a special on college suicides and used cornell mainly for the background footage. suicides can happen AT ANY SCHOOL and is VERY TRAGIC nonetheless, no matter how it is done. it was such a shock for what happened this year, especially when 3 happened within such a close timeframe with each other, making the recovery process very difficult within the student, faculty, and surrounding ithaca community. while i personally am torn about the fences on the bridges, they were a quick “solution” for the time being. the way the cornell community united afterward, celebrating life at the outdoor carnival as well as our amazing ncaa run, was something beautiful to experience. as horrible as it is, people really came together after the tragedies. </p>
<p>to the op, i hope your mother doesnt keep you from applying just because of suicides WHICH HAPPEN AT EVERY SCHOOL. its like saying “i dont want to go to a party school.” well, whether you go to massive state school university or prestigious ivy university, you will find students who want to party and drink to oblivion and students who spend their lives in the library (and as well as students who can manage a healthy medium). cornell is a wonderful institution, including the COE and i hope you apply! cornell is a very happy place, just visit during the school year and you will see how great the people! there is a ton of school spirit and pretty much everyone is thrilled to be here! [end of cornell plug…i can legit go on for days and days about how much im obsessed with cornell]. thank god architecture has 5 years because i get an extra year at cornell yay 
so all in all, dont let recent tragedies deter you from applying. </p>
<p>good luck!</p>