How to Find Fulfilling Work By Roman Krznaric In the first few months of school, students often scramble as they try to figure out their life before applying to clubs and extracurricular activities. However, before doing all of this, it’s important to evaluate what your values are, what you want out of a potential career,…Continue Reading October Book of the Month
Prelim Season Tips from a Senior
As a senior, I wanted to share a few tips that I wish I would have known earlier during my time at Cornell when it comes to prelim season! Just a disclaimer, I have not taken any technical science classes, such as biology or chemistry, so my tips might be more in line for humanities…Continue Reading Prelim Season Tips from a Senior
What is a Coffee Chat?
A coffee chat is an informal conversation between people (typically 2) where the person is able to learn more about the club/company that the other person is in, their industry, or their career path. Coffee chats are a fantastic way to expand your professional and personal network. In these chats, it provides you with an…Continue Reading What is a Coffee Chat?
Mental Health: Resources and Reflection from a Senior
Resources: Cornell Counseling Referrals Let’s Talk CAPS Appointment Tompkins County Mental Health Service Better Help Talk Space Psychology Today Reflection: Throughout my time at Cornell, I have been on a personal journey to improve my mental health. As I wrap up my last weeks as a second semester senior, I look back on my…Continue Reading Mental Health: Resources and Reflection from a Senior
Spending Your Summer in Ithaca
Spending your summer in Ithaca? If you are planning on staying in Ithaca over the summer, there are plenty of opportunities to stay connected and involved both on campus and in the greater Ithaca community. On campus, students have the opportunity to be a part of the Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program as a course assistant….Continue Reading Spending Your Summer in Ithaca
April Book of the Month
To celebrate National Food Month this April, we will be reading Careers in Nutrition by Linda Bickerstaff for the Book of the Month. The book contributes to a series called “Careers in the New Economy,” which consists of several career-specific books including Careers in Fitness and Personal Training, Careers in Teaching, Careers in the Building…Continue Reading April Book of the Month
Guide to Pursuing On-Campus Jobs
Are you looking to pursue an on-campus job during your time at Cornell? If so, look no further! Having a job at Cornell is incredibly common among undergraduate students. Working at Cornell can help financially support your education while providing you with professional development opportunities and various transferable skills. Before looking for opportunities at Cornell,…Continue Reading Guide to Pursuing On-Campus Jobs
March Book of the Month
This Side of Doctoring: Reflections from Women in Medicine By Eliza Lo Chin For Women’s History Month this March, we will be reading This Side of Doctoring: Reflections from Women in Medicine by Eliza Lo Chin. In the male-dominated field of medicine, women have unique experiences and challenges. In this book, Eliza Lo Chin compiled…Continue Reading March Book of the Month
February Book of the Month
Our Separate Ways: Black and White Women and the Struggle for Professional Identity By Ella L.J. Edmondson Bell and Stella M. Nkomo In honor of Black History Month this February, we will be reading Our Separate Ways: Black and White Women and the Struggle for Professional Identity by Ella L.J. Edmondson Bell and Stella M….Continue Reading February Book of the Month
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…Continue Reading Thriving in Human Ecology Tips