With club fest rapidly approaching, many new students have questions. Here are some of the most important things to know to prepare for Clubfest! What to Expect From Clubfest (and immediately after)! How to Prepare for Clubfest Research clubs to join: While this is not an essential part of preparing for clubfest, you may find…Continue Reading How to Prepare for Club Fest
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
April 2025 Book of the Month
The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems By: Van Jones Happy April friends! Earth day is approaching near the end of the month which provides a reminder to reflect on how your future career can benefit our environment. For the month of April, we will be reading: The Green…Continue Reading April 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!
February 2025 Book of the Month
Dare: Straight Talk on Confidence, Courage, and Career for Women in Charge By: Becky Blalock In the month of February, we will be reading Dare: Straight Talk on Confidence, Courage, and Career for Women in Charge by Becky Blalock. The start of the semester can be a stressful time for many, especially as internship applications…Continue Reading February 2025 Book of the Month
December Book of the Month
The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures By: Dan Roam In the month of December, we will be reading The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures by Dan Roam. As we approach the end of the semester it is important for us to consider…Continue Reading December Book of the Month
The CEC’s To-Be-Read
As finals season commences, it’s easy to fall into routines of sleeping late, and awakening with dread as a long day of studying awaits. Believe me, we’ve all been there. But, it’s important to remind yourself that it’s only temporary, and with one final push, winter break is upon us. Whether you’re traveling, staying at…Continue Reading The CEC’s To-Be-Read
Young Alumni Spotlight: Bailey Herbstreit DEA ’18
Bailey Herbstreit is a Senior User Experience Researcher at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). She graduated from Cornell in 2018 and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Human Computer Interaction at the University of California, Irvine. Below is an interview with Bailey where she shares her experience as a Human Ecology undergraduate student, strategies…Continue Reading Young Alumni Spotlight: Bailey Herbstreit DEA ’18