<p>for all former transfers or people who know of the transfer experience at Cornell, how was it? Cornell seems transfer-friendly with its establishment of the Transfer Center etc., but was your experience in any way negative? How hard was your adjustment to find your place in Cornell as a non-freshman, and commit to both balancing a heavy workload and creating a social life?</p>
<p>Also, I heard from someone that living in the Transfer Center is actually an impediment in getting to know Cornell in its general and social whole, because you'll most likely be engaging yourself with transfers while by living in other dorms you'll be, in a way, forced to emerge yourself directly to non-transfers and their environment. Supposedly, one told me that.."nobody knows much about the transfers in the transfer center, they are basically amongst themselves." How true is that?</p>
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<li>i know its conpletely off the topic of the title, but what is your opinion on transferring to Cornell being pre-med? whether its name and education will make a significant difference and impact towards med school admission and doing well on the MCATs? On reflection of one's general experience at the school and personal thoughts of this issue, is its worth it for a pre-med student to go to Cornell if he/she has to pay around 30k/yearly..knowing that there will be future heavy bills in the future as well?</li>
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<p>yea we transfers are in a strange position. We aren't freshman, but it's like we're starting over again. Like you I am also a transferring pre-med. I think the transfer center is a great thing though. If we were to live with Freshman or upperclassmen, I think it would be a diservice to us ( I know some transfers have to because the tc can't fit everyone). It's awkward getting oriented with people who already know the ropes and you don't. At least this way we all start out on equal footing. I think balancing the workload comes down to time management, but the social life is a good question, since my last college totally sucked in that department. I guess we'll find out in 2.5 weeks, I can't wait!</p>
<p>"for all former transfers or people who know of the transfer experience at Cornell, how was it?" great. </p>
<p>"Cornell seems transfer-friendly with its establishment of the Transfer Center etc., but was your experience in any way negative?" Not in the least. </p>
<p>"How hard was your adjustment to find your place in Cornell as a non-freshman, and commit to both balancing a heavy workload and creating a social life?" It's quite an adjustment, so be sure to take a light courseload your first semester at Cornell.</p>
<p>"Also, I heard from someone that living in the Transfer Center is actually an impediment in getting to know Cornell in its general and social whole, because you'll most likely be engaging yourself with transfers while by living in other dorms you'll be, in a way, forced to emerge yourself directly to non-transfers and their environment. Supposedly, one told me that.."nobody knows much about the transfers in the transfer center, they are basically amongst themselves." How true is that?" It's true to the extent that you want it to be. My best friend on campus (who I'm now living with) is an engineer who was not a transfer ... I made it an isssue to get out and explore various clubs and intramural sports. I have my fair share of transfer and non-transfer friends. On the other hand, an entire group of my friends who lived on the same floor of the transfer center are sharing a house with each other next year. But why would this be a bad thing. Most were sophmores last year and they no longer need to meet more people to 'fit in' ... they have a core group of great friends and I don't see how this could ever be an issue. </p>
<p>"- i know its conpletely off the topic of the title, but what is your opinion on transferring to Cornell being pre-med? whether its name and education will make a significant difference and impact towards med school admission and doing well on the MCATs? On reflection of one's general experience at the school and personal thoughts of this issue, is its worth it for a pre-med student to go to Cornell if he/she has to pay around 30k/yearly..knowing that there will be future heavy bills in the future as well?" The money aspect is a personal thing that's your decision. Cornell does have an excellent track record when it comes to med schools, thought I would re-consider enrolling if you're only interested in the Cornell name. Come because you know you're a great fit and that it'll be a fantastic time.</p>
<p>My experience was a positive one. Unfortunately my grades went down after the transfer, mostly due to the fact that I finally decided to "let my hair down" and have a good time!</p>
<p>As far as living in the TC, it's your choice whether your core group of friends comes from your fellow transfers or others you meet in class, during orientation, etc. I heard a complaint from one transfer living in the gothics that since her neighbors were upperclassmen, they didn't feel the need to be social as a hall and she therefore wasn't meeting people as quickly as one would in the TC.</p>
<p>As far as being pre-med and making the transfer, that's your call. I transferred in as a pre-vet and it has (I believe) greatly helped my chances...but if I were you I'd really take a step back and reexamine my reasons for going to Cornell. Is it just because of the name...or do you truly want to attend the school?</p>
<p>I was not a transfer student but had several friends who were. Most of them were pretty happy with cornell. From what i gathered its important to diversify your group of friends, you don't want to only make transfer friends, which is happens at first. If you live there, its fine, just remember what i mentioned. Don't let this prevent you from attending. </p>
<p>I agree with nomestar, don't come if its just for the name. Cornell pre-med courses are very hard but med schools are well aware of this. </p>
<p>Cornell is definately a place that you get out what you make of it.</p>