Life on the Hill: Student Blog

A Day in the Life: Breaks Are a Must!

My days usually start at 7:30 a.m., giving me just enough time to make it to my 8 am classes on time. No matter what happens in the morning, I always check the weather forecast. Sure, the weather does a 180 halfway through the day, but it’s still nice to know if it...

Project Team: Cornell Baja Racing

Cornell Baja Racing: my favorite aspect of being a student at Cornell! Cornell Baja Racing is my favorite aspect of being a student at Cornell. Baja Racing is a club where students with many different skills and backgrounds come together to build an ATV! Our car can...

My Experience in WICC

The first interaction I had with WICC (Women in Computing at Cornell) was through Vicki — who was Photography Director before I took on the position! Having just joined the E-Board, I was worried if I would be able to pick up my position and everything that came with...

My Favorite Spot on Campus

Welcome to the new Cornell Engineers! I’m so excited for you all to be part of this amazing community that has provided me with so many amazing opportunities I’ve only just started to explore. While I’m sure you’re excited about meeting new people and exploring...

Project Team: Cornell Steel Bridge

Cornell Steel Bridge: Designing, structural analyzing, fabricating, welding, and constructing! Designing, structural analyzing, fabricating, welding, and constructing are the core experiences that Steel Bridge members gain from participating in a Cornell project team....

My First Gen Experience with Engineering

When I first arrived at Cornell, I participated in the Prefreshman Summer Program (PSP) to get accustomed the university atmosphere and to get started on classes. During this time, I met some of my closest friends that continue to support me. Specifically, many of my...

My CSMore Experience

Participating in CSMore could not have been a more rewarding and enlightening climax to my freshman year! I came into Cornell intending to major in electrical and computer engineering. I was convinced I would declare as an electrical and computer engineering major...

Senior Reflection: Stephie’s Story

Coming to Cornell four years ago, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I was thrilled to be an engineer, excited about all the people I would meet, and looking forward to moving to New York, but beyond that I had no idea what it would be like. I could have never...