Career Lessons from DEA Alum Kelly Guo

Jiayi Guo & Yucheng Shu In DEA 4050: Design Portfolio & Communication, we had the chance to hear from Kelly Guo (DEA’17), Regional Brand Practice Area Lead for Asia Pacific and the Middle East at Gensler. Her talk, Lessons from a Non-Linear Journey, offered fresh perspectives that reshaped how many of us think about our…Continue Reading Career Lessons from DEA Alum Kelly Guo

Mastering the MCAT: A strategic guide for every pre-med

Tackling the dreaded exam soon? We have you covered in the CEC! Preparing for the MCAT is like training for a marathon: you need strategy, stamina, and perseverance to succeed and reach your goals. Juggling academics, jobs, and life, here’s a blog to help break down how to tackle the MCAT with intention:   Diagnostic…Continue Reading Mastering the MCAT: A strategic guide for every pre-med

October Book of the Month, 2025

October Book of the Month Alternatives to the Peace Corps By: Caitlin Hachmyer For the month of October, we will be reading Alternatives to the Peace Corps by Caitlin Hachmyer. This book details volunteer opportunities ranging from local, to regional, to national, and international level. As a Global & Public Health Sciences major, and a…Continue Reading October Book of the Month, 2025

September 2025 Book of the Month

How To Find Fulfilling Work  By: Roman Krznaric  As career fairs, deadlines, and internship opportunities start to fill the calendar this month, I’ve been diving into How to Find Fulfilling Work by Roman Krznaric – a book that couldn’t have come at a better time. In it, you’ll find it’s not just about landing a…Continue Reading September 2025 Book of the Month

When One Door Closes: Embracing Rejection as a Path to Growth

By: Charlize Trostinsky Rejection can suck. Whether it be a declined job application, a college rejection, a crush not liking you back, or a personal setback, each has its own way of stinging and shaking one’s confidence. However, redefining your outlook on rejection can be a catalyst for self-improvement, growth, and new opportunities.   Understand:…Continue Reading When One Door Closes: Embracing Rejection as a Path to Growth

March 2025 Book of the Month

Women Don’t Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide By: Linda Babcock and Sara Laschever Happy Women’s History Month! In honor of March being Women’s History Month, we will be reading Women Don’t Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide, by: Linda Babcock and Sara Laschever. Women Don’t Ask highlights the issue that women don’t always feel…Continue Reading March 2025 Book of the Month

Are you an international student at CHE? Here are the resources for you!

Being an international student at Cornell can be both an exciting and challenging experience. Moving to a new country, navigating a different culture, and adapting to an academic system that may be different from what you’re used to can feel overwhelming at times. However, rest assured that you are not alone in this journey. We…Continue Reading Are you an international student at CHE? Here are the resources for you!