Potential transfer student

Colleges & Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>I am considering trying to transfer to Cornell next fall, but there are a few things I was curious about that I can’t seem to find answers to elsewhere. </p>

<p>First, one of the major reasons that I’m considering transferring to Cornell is because I want to go into ornithology and my current school only offers one class every other year in the subject. I have grown up hearing about the ornithology lab at Cornell, and from my research it looks like there are a fair number of opportunities and classes offered in the subject. I was wondering if any current or past students who are interested in the same field can tell me if this really is a good place to go to if I’m interested in studying birds. </p>

<p>Second, I have heard all sorts of claims about transfer students being treated poorly, and I was wondering if any of that is true. I imagine these claims are just isolated incidents, but I just want to make sure.</p>

<p>I was also wondering if there is anything to do if you’re not a partier, and if it is possible to find other people who aren’t into that scene. Are there like 5 kids who don’t drink or a decent number?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Srry… cant answer the first Q, please call the dept or ornithology!</p>

<p>For the second question, I can tell you that as a transfer myself, Cornell has to be one of the most transfer-friendly out there! There are a surprisingly large number of them and ppl who have been here with Freshman yr are totally cool with them.</p>

<p>Also, there a large population of students who dont drink, they are definitely out there! There is even campus events set us at night that donts involve alcohol (all the CUTonight events, Procrastinate at the Straight, etc.). I</p>

<p>Oh, tip! I would reccomend living in the Alice Cook area in West Campus because the house dean, Dr. Donht, is a Belgian Orthonologist. He’s super funny and a great possible mentor! Hope that helps!</p>

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<p>Thanks Cornellian4life5, that’s really great to know!</p>

<p>I also saw that biological sciences is offered as a major in both CAS and CALS, and I was wondering if there are any differences in being a bio major in one college or the other.</p>

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<p>CAS</p>

<p>-more humanities centered, with a few more language and humanities requirements</p>

<p>CALS
-prob more transfer friendly
-higher transfer acceptance rate
-lots more support for transfers</p>