<p>Hi guys. I am thinking about visiting Cornell sometime in the next year. I have already gone once before when I was in middle school. My sister was doing college tours then, and I remember Cornell having a big impact on me because of how beautiful the campus was. I want to go again because I don't remember much about it, and need some more information about the school. This time I'm going to try to attend a few classes and have a conversation with some professors, probably those who teach economics, political science, and international relations. Can somebody recommend a few teachers who might be willing to do this? Also, is an overnight stay a good idea? When is the best time to go- fall or spring?</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>I think fall is the best time to visit Cornell because the campus is beautiful and students are not as busy yet. If you know what you may like to major in, I would email department heads directly, my kids did that with few schools they visited and got very good response (some students here may have their favorite professors they like to recommend). I am not a fan of overnight stay because it could be such a hit or miss. Do you know anyone who is going to Cornell that you could stay with? Otherwise I would have someone go up with you and stay at a hotel. You should also check out Cornell’s activities which may be of interest to you and decide when to visit - sports, dance, guest speakers…Ithaca also has a lot fall events which your parents maybe interested in attending.</p>
<p>Great advice. As I was passing by Ithaca this past week, I dropped in to visit Cornell on a whim- it was very quiet. It was “gorges” as the t-shirts read. There are opportunities to sit on classes and meet with professors, even during the summer, but these experiences need to be organized in advance. So, plan in advance and you will have a valuable visit.</p>
<p>As everyone else has already said, the fall is the time to go. If you know someone there who you could stay with for a night, that would be ideal. If not, there is a program where you stay with someone in one of the dorms but I wouldn’t recommend doing that. You’d be better off staying at the Statler for the night.
As far as professors you might want to reach out to, I suggest sending Steve Kyle in the econ department an email. I have no idea how receptive he’ll be to the idea of meeting with you, but he’s by far my favorite of the three econ profs I’ve had.
Be sure to do some of your own “exploring” on campus and go beyond the things mentioned in the campus tour. Ask questions to students you see on campus; some will brush you off but many will be glad to help if you explain your situation. What you get out of your visit all comes down to how much initiative you have. Good luck!!</p>
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