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Cornell University

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A-Academics
B+Diversity
BGuys
C+Girls
B-Athletics
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Academics

“Cornell is one of the few places that allows for such exceptional exposure to one of the world’s most prominent faculty on a day-to-day basis. I’ve always been impressed with the caliber of teaching and the commitment professors make to each individual...”

Diversity

“The campus is very diverse. International students are numerous, and it’s hard not to encounter students with unique backgrounds or clashing interests in your classes. In my experience, the exposure builds tolerance and develops new insights.”

Guys & Girls

“There are a lot of guys on campus who think they’re hotter than they really are, but there are still plenty to choose from.”

Athletics

“It’s exciting to be at a place so renowned for its academics, while at the same time highly competitive and top ranked in sports. Without a doubt, it’s thrilling to watch a football game at Schoellkopf Field, a hockey match in Lynah Rink, or a wrestling...”
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Academics

According to its students, it is without a doubt that Cornell University provides access to some of the best professors anywhere in the world. Cornell attracts so many terrific professors thanks to its impressive student population, its state-of-the-art resources, facilities that pave the way for cutting-edge research, and its top-notch teaching. In regards to the former, some students say that professors are more focused on their research than on their students. While this may be the case in certain...

Diversity

Overall, students are ambivalent in regards to diversity at Cornell. Some feel that the school is populated by a majority of Asians and whites from New York City and the Long Island area. Certain Cornellians feel separated from minority groups, while others quote having an ethnically and culturally diverse mix of friends. One thing is certain, though, with its vast population, Cornell is a melting pot of different students with unique intellectual interests and extraordinary talents. Without a doubt, the...

Guys & Girls

Although the guys seem to be rated slightly higher than the girls, Cornell University is huge, so there are plenty of choices. There’s really no reason to think that all the males and females are complete dorks either.

There are some dorks, if that’s what you like, and there are some frat boys and some sororities girls. There are also a lot of organizations to meet gay, lesbian, bisexual, questioning, or transgender students if that’s what you are looking for.

Athletics

Although Cornell isn’t seriously focused on its athletic program like one of the Big 10 schools, we still come to dominate in several sports, including hockey, lacrosse, wrestling, and polo. In the future, it is without a doubt that Cornell will become increasingly more competitive and progressively more powerful in Division I athletics. As a result, the next few years will be a very exciting time for Big Red sports, and the future has big things in store as Cornell continues to catch more glimpses in the...
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