Thriving in Human Ecology Tips

College can be an incredibly fun and rewarding experience for anyone regardless of major or interests. The CEC has some advice for you to not just survive but thrive in Human Ecology. Try to do use of the following resources available right before you and perhaps your experience will become even better. We hope this helps your invaluable college journey.

 

• Academics
  • Mann Library has a number of resources available to HumEc students
    • Meet with librarians
    • Offers events to better navigate Cornell
  • The CEC offers resources everything career related
    • Resume reviews
    • Events such as interview tips
  • Professors
    • Attend office hours
  • HumEc Advisors
    • They’re there to help with all kinds of planning
• Support network
  • Classmates
    • Great support network for when you’re absent or just need someone to share notes with
  • TA’s 
    • There to help at office hours
• Personal
  • Sleep
    • Charge yourself! It’s crucial
  • Organize
    • Plan out your weeks and don’t overwhelm yourself
  • Prioritize
    • Sometimes things will fall through the cracks but remind yourself that’s ok