Cornell University

It is one of the most beautiful universities I have been to. Looks like I am standing in the sky watching downside hills, rivers , buildings; also like standing on the buildings hundreds years ago, feels how the past people think and learn in the university. The waterfalls is great to watch and it’s free parking after 5pm. The only bad thing is that when I am passing the walking road , one young people just drive until he sees me , and yell on me which is his fault not yield on the walkers on the yielding sign of walkers. Be careful if you walk over there , seems some young divers there is careless driving.

A quiet, historic campus perched on a hill above the small town of Ithaca. The stone buildings are beautiful but feel a bit tired—roads are rough, parking is a nightmare, and the campus, while scenic, feels somewhat isolated and less alive than other major universities. Highlights: • Uris & Andrew D. White Library: Gorgeous, especially the cast-iron stacks in White Library. Feels like walking into a magical archive. • Sage Chapel: Breathtaking interior. We walked in as a student practiced Bach on an instrument that looked like a piano but sounded like a pipe organ—absolutely heavenly. • Café Jennie: Tucked inside the Cornell Store. Great macaroons, cozy atmosphere, and shelves of books by Cornell authors. • Morrison Dining Hall: Modern, clean, with a good pasta bar. • Cornell Dairy Bar: A hidden gem for fresh, creamy ice cream. Worth a visit for the views, the libraries, and the intellectual charm—but be ready for hills, potholes, and a sense of quiet detachment.

We received a very nice prospective students tour. I guess I will be updating this review if we get accepted :)

Cornell University and UC Davis can share space in rankings tables, but the environments they foster often feel worlds apart. Cornell is built around sustained rigor and unmistakable expectations. Courses are demanding by design, faculty engagement is direct, and students are routinely required to prove what they know through visible, high-level work. The culture is competitive in an open, academic sense — ideas are challenged, standards are enforced, and progress is tied closely to demonstrated ability. It is not designed to be comfortable; it is designed to make students sharper, more disciplined, and professionally credible by the time they leave. UC Davis, by contrast, is shaped heavily by its scale and institutional confidence. The campus is large, the messaging polished, and the reputation strong, yet some students describe a gap between that image and the day-to-day undergraduate push. Instead of a tightly structured environment that consistently applies pressure, the experience can feel diffuse, with students responsible for creating their own momentum inside a complex system. Critics argue that navigating bureaucracy, fitting into existing structures, and managing perceptions can sometimes matter as much as — or more than — raw academic performance, which can frustrate highly driven students expecting a purely merit-focused atmosphere. There are also concerns raised by some observers about whether the cost of attendance aligns cleanly with outcomes, especially for students seeking a clearly defined pipeline from classroom to career. In such views, the institution’s strong self-image may not always translate into equally strong, uniformly experienced preparation at the undergraduate level. At Cornell, intensity is embedded into the structure. At UC Davis, intensity can depend largely on how much a student generates independently. The distinction is less about labels and more about philosophy: one institution tightly engineers challenge and accountability, while the other offers breadth and reputation but requires students to carve their own path through a much larger system.

In the area for a work related event and stumbled upon Cornell! Absolutely gorgeous campus with so much history! I loved walking around and admiring the architecture and vastness among the incredible nature of Ithaca!

Ithaca is beautiful and Cornell's architecture is marvellous! The mesmerizing waterfalls, the pretty Fall and the my favourite- snow in and around campus are main attractions. The campus is clean, well connected by TCAT buses and almost every part is wheelchair accessible and has braille. It's an amazing place to be in!

Signing up for the online Business Analytics certificate program was easy thanks to Shelia. She answered all my questions about the program and how everything works. The online class platform was easy to navigate, and the facilitators were very helpful—especially Kasey—when it came to supporting learning and success in the classes. I gained valuable knowledge that I can apply in my current role and carry forward into future roles as well. I’m glad I chose eCornell for this program and highly recommend you do the same.

Beautiful campus, had a great tour. Their ice cream was delicious!

Well, since this is here, I better give my 2 cents. I am an extremely proud graduate of this awesome university ( recent politics aside).... Founded by Ezra Cornell in 1865, it contains 7 colleges, 4 which are land grant/ NY state subsidized (SUNY, or State University of New York).( College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Human Ecology, Industrial and Labor Relations, and College of Veterinary Medicine)College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Architecture, Art and Planning. Photos are from today. Cornell has the most beautiful, or gorges campus ( Ithaca is gorges)... built over a few gorges with safety nets and bars to prevent the stress of academic life from making drastic decisions ( sad but true). Each quad is unity and has its own feel, and there are several newer buildings, not all consistent with the original beautiful architecture. No visit here would be complete without visits to Uris Library's President AD White Library, McGraw Tower, the terrace overlooking campus and Cayuga Lake from Willard Straight Hall, Sage Chapel, the Law School's Annabel Taylor Hall, Beebe Lake, Lynah Rink... you get it. Only 10 photos on these reviews....

I might be biased, but Cornell from its motto like basically everybody should have access to education. It's beautiful, gorgeous as they say in Ithaca they have such a variety of programs they offer. The campus is beautiful. It's up all these cascading hills with waterfalls breaking through the campus in two spots. There's a combination of modern buildings with Panik views. Collegetown has some great restaurants actually some of the better restaurants in the city of Ithaca are in Collegetown they like make your own bento and some hot pot places and a variety of other cuisines, but cool old architecture, vine covered buildings there's so much to experience in and learn at Cornell. Dictated but not read. Lol

I love Cornell and I truly think it's the prettiest campus ever. No bias. Seriously though, I think it's great here.

BS +++ A great college. Its peaceful. A WINNER when it comes to programs. It has great transportation and not too expensive for any NY residents. Highly recommend this place as top 10. Boomsauce Scale: BW - basura (trash) BS - basic (come on! Try harder) BS + - better (Yo! That's better) BS ++ - best (alright! Alright! Alrightttt!) BS +++ - Amazing location! now that's boomsauce!

Cornell University is located right above Cayuga lake & is breathtakingly beautiful! It's truly a place I would call "heaven on earth". A must visit.

I am not sure how you're supposed to rate a college especially an Ivy League one. I'm just a visitor. The Science Olympiad 2019 tournament was held here. This is a beautiful college campus located somewhat of a mountain if you will with lots of green and a stream running through. You can enjoy a nice water fall what Ithaca is known for. You can visit a botanical garden full of herbs and flowers. Make sure you visit the Cornell store for souvenirs if you're a visitor like me. If you're one of those lucky ones to attend here, they got everything that you need right on campus. It's like being on a military base. Someone said they even have their own zip code.

What a beautiful location for a veterinary conference! I am so glad that my wife had the opportunity to come and experience the local flavor of Ithaca during the beautiful autumn season...

Ivy League, highly competitive, isolated geographically, burdened with a bureaucracy of Byzantine complexity, but offering incredible opportunities academically if one can navigate it successfully. Many staff are wonderful .

Was visiting the area, so we drove around the campus and took in the magnificent architecture! Next time I'll call for a tour. There is a waterfall nearby we explored. However, we were not sure where to park. There were many signs and rules about parking so we drove around most of the time.

What a cruel joke of $60+k for a professional graduate degree. Precious few resources in place for graduates, nothing but the good ole boys' club--works great for ultra rich/ultra poor (philanthropy in disguise?), but middle class students don't reap the benefits. Met some great people--and a couple of professors who actually cared about the students instead of mandated research/publishing quotas (like two!), but a waste of money overall, for which I am now indebted for the next 21 years. And if networking was why I spent too much money, why is it that I can't recall a single lesson on how to be effective when begging someone for a job? I must have been daydreaming in class that day. Would never recommend this ivy-choking school, unless you just want an idyllic place to party. Go Big Blood Smeer!

Cornell has the most beautiful campus in the country with many large sprawling green knolls and stately buildings full of history. McGraw Tower, for instance, had a pumpkin perched on its top by a student playing a prank in 1997! Cornell is an Ivy League, though a very large one with over 20,000 students. This is not the place to have one's hand held, but they are good to their students. When I applied here there was a superior level of attention paid to applicants compared to what I experienced from the UC System. Some favorite classes are a science of sleep class, in which you are encouraged to nap, as well as an experimental food class that hosts an ice cream flavor competition. The winning flavor is featured at the dining common. And speaking of the dining common, there is one on campus that allows you to submit a recipe from home for them to make - very sweet for children who miss their mommies and daddies.

What a beautiful campus. The buildings are full of wonderful architecture. Visiting the campus it has many trails and waterfalls. We even visited the observatory which was great. Suprising how many people were there enjoying it. Second visit and this place had yet to lose its beauty

Dear Ezra Cornell, I've enjoyed spending time at your academic institution during my graduate years. I loved to hear the chimes from my apartment at Thurston Ave and you're the reason why I came out from sunny California to, well, Ithaca winter( I've learned to shovel snow and scrap windshield in the process)! You might have to explain to me why there is a sundial by Goldwin Smith Hall. lol. I enjoyed going to the Big Red Barn for Grad TGIF, Cornell Dairy store, and aww...the Upstate NY apple cider and cider donuts! :-) I love your traditions such as Slope Day and Dragon Day, as well as reunion week where alum wear red jackets and smoke cigars in tents with cheese and wine while the undergrads and grad took care of your kids (I had fun doing that). I also loved walking along Beebe lake and just watching the gorges! I would love to come back to visit soon! Best of all, Ithaca is gorges! Sincerely, Your nephew, MAT '05

Such uncomfortable seating in the athletic fields, thank goodness the sporting events are great.

i LOVE cornell university. in fact, it's my dream college and it has been since i was 9 years old! the campus is amazing: super dark academia. i would give it 5 stars, however it has a very low acceptance rate. i feel like more people should be able to experience the beauty of cornell, but that is my only complaint. also the campus is built on a hill so i would suggest bringing water and a cliff bar. i would also check out their libraries, they are both very cool. my one suggestion for @mr cornell is to increase their acceptance rate.

I made it no secret to my friends and the people around me that I did not enjoy my graduate school experience at Cornell. I found this school to be incredibly overrated. Within my one year at Cornell: -I experienced more racism than I've ever experienced in my entire life in California. -I felt poorer than 60% of the undergraduates around me, and I know that because these kids talked about how much money they had. -My undergraduate institution was belittled by some really snobby students for being a public school (even though it is a school that is highly ranked, which are pointless but Ivy League kids are obsessed with). I found many of my professors to be terrible. Most of them were the type who simply threw up PowerPoint presentations and read through them as quickly as possible instead of engaging with students and going more in depth on the topics. I know I have a limited sample size, but when I can only say positive things about two of my professors in grad school (where professors are expected to be more interactive with students), that's a bad sign. It doesn't help that the weather sucks and the food off-campus is terrible. The advantages of this place? The main thing people say is that it's in Ithaca, which basically just means that it's very scenic for only two weeks a year. Students are incredibly prideful of this place too, which is something I expect undergrads to do regardless of where you attend. And of course, you have the brand recognition that MAY help you get a job. I say may because I seriously hope that employers consider students beyond where they went to school and actually look at what they're capable of doing. Despite my complaints, I'm giving this school 3 stars anyway because in the end, I'm grateful I have a master's degree. But would I ever re-enroll? Never. And I'm sure undergrads will see this place differently than how I experienced it. I just hope no one else has to experience the same crap I had to deal with here.

I would have to think for a very long time to come up with anything I didn't like about Cornell. The academics were very tough, however, that was to be expected. I felt like most professors were engaging and evaluated students fairly but did expect a significant amount of work and preparation in order to succeed. This only made me want to work harder. The campus is just breathtaking. I honestly felt like I was living in another country while on campus. The old stone architecture, the bridges, waterfalls, gorges, large grassy areas for relaxation, plantations and trails. I could live on campus and never leave. There is just so much to take in. Off campus is just as interesting. From college town to downtown Ithaca, the were plenty of quaint dining options and shopping. Wegmans is just a few miles away, which is also a plus! The hills will keep you in shape and the weather is inconsistent, but it's upstate NY! Winters are harsh, but beautiful. First few weeks of dorm life in August are stifling. But can't control mother nature! There are several scenic parks nearby, with gorgeous falls and hiking trails. And of course, the campus overlooks the beautiful fingerlakes. One complaint: THE CROOKED landlords of collegetown. What a bunch of dumpy properties they run, and they will rip you off left and right. Students were friendly and there was more than enough activities, sports, clubs for all interests. The food was spectacular, and I stayed on meal plan all four years because it was that good. So many dining choices, large salad bars, vegetarian options and decadent desserts. It was pure enjoyment at meal time! Overall, I wouldn't pick any other university to attend if I were to do it all over again. It was an amazing experience in so many ways and I highly recommend this university to anyone who doesn't mind putting in A LOT of hard work while having some of the most amazing experiences/memories that last a lifetime.

I attended one of Cornell's graduate programs and learned the difference between a Private and a Public education. One of the MANY things that impressed me about my education was that Cornell spent considerable time finding the right mixture of classmates to FUEL my education. You will learn 50% from your classmates, so don't underestimate how important they will be in your educational life and as an alumni. Cornell was heads and shoulders above my "Ivy League West" undergraduate program and I will always be in admiration of my experiences there: 1. Sledding down Senaca St during the Blizzard! CRAZY! 2. Having the home #s of our professors! Not that I used those numbers, but,. WOW, what access! 3. Professors who WANT you to learn and be SUCCESSFUL. You won't be a number! 4. Classmates from around the world. Where else would you dine with such a broad, educated group! I learned as much from our dinner discussions as from the lectures - THANK YOU Classmates! 5.Ruloff's - enough said. 6. Dancing until 6am with Los Chicos Latinos! (Ey' caramba estamos calientes!) 7. http://www.glenwoodpines.com/new/index.htm 8. The best date of my life: http://www.tasteofthaiithaca.com/ (Any dinner date that lasts 7 hours is a great date!) 9. Potter Falls for a little nude sunbathing 10. For everything that made me a better person! Would I do it again? In a heartbeat!

One of the best decisions I ever made was to attend this university. I am still very grateful that I had the opportunity to be a part of such prestigious organization. The campus itself is breathtaking with amazing views overlooking Ithaca. The education is priceless - it opens your mind to think rather the just memorize answers for a test. You are taught by authors who wrote books for other schools - how cool is that!!!One of the great perks for attend a university that is #1 in the hospitality industry is that you get to eat excellent food everyday from several of their various cafeterias across campus. It was an awesome diverse cultural environment that I had the honor of being a part of and often wished time had stood still for the moment I was there.

Went here for four years, and despite the many complaints I have about the place, I'd still highly recommend it.

Let's get this straight, Cornell is an amazing school. But it's stressful. It's cold. Especially a kid from California. Yeah... But it's fun and so worth it, if you try. I'm gonna miss this place when I leave. Sigh.

I must have been one lucky 17-yr old to have chosen Cornell. My whole deal in high school was to NOT attend an Ivy League school. I was tired of dealing with the honor students and their attitudes, and I felt I'd get more of the same at an Ivy. So when I started getting Cornell's brochures in the mail junior year, I'm all, oh, this place sounds pretty cool! Mind you, they didn't mention they were an Ivy. And I didn't think to check it out beforehand. It wasn't until after I stepped foot on CAMPUS and saw kids running around with Cornell sweatshirt version 62.8 or something with The Ivy League stitched down the sleeve with a drawing of an ivy vine, and meeting all of these bitter kids that didn't get into Harvard or Stanford that ran around wearing those sweatshirts that I got a clue. I'm still Queen of the Clueless, but I still can't believe I didn't learn it was an Ivy until after I accepted, packed my earthly belongings, and made the 13 hour drive from home to Ithaca, New York. Anyway...I was a history major, and all classes here were top-notch. How cool is it to wake up one cold, Ithaca morning, turn on NPR, and realize your professor's on the radio? Took astronomy and saw Saturn using the telescope at Fuertes Observatory. Managed to score two hotel classes senior year: Cooking in the Fall, and the ever popular Wines in the Spring (which I swear almost caused me NOT to graduate b/c I just could NOT memorize which grape came from where, and I thought I failed the final, and it wasn't until I pulled out my actual, real diploma from the packet and not the blank sheet for those who still needed to fulfill requirements that I knew that I actually graduated. Jeez...) The social scene was alright, wasn't really into it at the time, but I've made some great friends that I'm close to to this day. I was fortunate enough to be in the wedding party for two of my senior year housemates. I finally got to stay in the Statler, and the ceremony was in Sage Hall. So Cornellian. And the best thing about Cornell is its great alumni network. Being in SF it seems I run into more Cornellians than before. So even though I seemed to have attended Cornell by sheer dumb luck, it was the luckiest choice I've ever made. You can't get a better education.

Hi!!! I was that girl who arrived before your week of finals looking like a tourist! MAJOR tourist attitude! But hot dayum,I was overwhelmed by the chill yet serious and intense atmosphere of the campus! Overwhelmed by the beauty, overwhelmed by the elegance and overwhelmed by how friendly and helpful you guys can be to a tourist like me from Southern California! THANK YOU...I'm coming over! Hollla!!!

Congrats, Big Red - you get your fifth star. I wouldn't be who I am without you. Now, if only I could get published so I can live up to the post-degree expectations you have of me.

Even if you're not a college student I'd recommend coming to see the views. The views of the mountains are hard to parallel and a tour is chock full of fun facts you can take back to your cocktail parties.

I am a very proud alum of Cornell University! Wooo! Anytime I hear about Cornell or anything related to Cornell or meet anyone who went to Cornell or wants to go to Cornell or whose daughter is going to Cornell or whose parents went to Cornell (you get the picture), I jump for joy! The winters were extremely cold but the relationships I built there were extremely priceless. My network is currently filled with doctors, lawyers, engineers, entrepreneurs, etc who are very down-to-earth and freakishly brilliant! It makes me smile. I remember the first day I walked unto Cornell's campus as a recently accepted student--I knew when I saw all the happy, cute-geeky, studious- yet professional-looking kids, I would fit right in! In fact, before I applied to Cornell, I was SOLD by their cool "persona" (if I may use this to describe a university), hundreds of majors, hundreds of clubs and organizations, houses, extreme beauty, and famous faculty....and so much more! I could go on for days about Cornell. This review has gotten me severely hyped....I will calm down now. Smooches to my alma mater. Love always.

Although I almost dropped out of Cornell for failing a pre-requisite Physics course for Engineers, I am grateful I earned my B.A. in English from the College of Arts and Sciences. I conisder myself extremely lucky to have graduated from such a prestigious and well-respected university. Whenever you tell people you graduated from Cornell, they automatically think you are a genius or at the very least super smart. I was just one of those fortunate dudes from Southern California that was able to graduate from an Ivy League institution. At times I questioned my decision. The weather was brutal. Being from Chula Vista, CA the cold Ithaca winters wore me down. However, the education is second to none, and you are constantly being challenged to do your best and improve upon your previous academic successes. Being an alumnus opens doors for you- no doubt about it! What I hated: The weather- TOO COLD AND DREARY! Sometimes I didn't see the sunshine for 5 days straight. The lake effect blows! Being so far from California! The Greek System. My Harvard and Princeton-educated academic advisor- the guy was an arrogant jerk Cut-throat attitude of most New Yorkers in my classes What I love(d): Schoellkopf Field Willard Straight Hall Sage Chapel The whole campus- especially the Gorges The friends I made Friday nights Playing lightweight football Some of my professors Slope Day. Dragon Day. The faculty. Wines course- who doesn't love a buzz in the early afternoon. The memories and a bunch of other stuff. All in all, I am glad I went to Cornell; but I wish more than just one of my undergraduate buddies lived on the west coast . Living and working in the SF Bay Area it most likely would have been more advantageous had I graduated from Berkeley or Stanford, but I love my alma mater nonetheless! GO BIG RED forever!!!

Are there any other schools that offer wine tasting as a for-credit course?? Academics are fantastic. As for the weather...the summers are nice. Be prepared to walk. A lot. In the snow. Up hill. Ithaca is no NYC, but for being pretty much in the middle of nowhere, there's lots to do - great restaurants, independent movie theatres, events etc.

Yay! I love you! Despite your harsh winters that always lasted well into spring months and your humid summers that left me drenched in sweat on my way to class, I did quite enjoy the few days of pleasant sunshine and warmth (courtesy of the weather machine). Clock tower, Baker lab, free agenda books in GS basement, studio in Rand, music walk, Dragon Day, Sage Hall, Duffield, a cappella arch sings, Trillium, Happy Dave, quarter cards, cajun fries at Louie's Lunch, bhangra, Slope Day, Riley Robb, gorges, Big red bear! I miss you!

Came to visit the campus very briefly; half a day. I came to drop my high school cousin off for the summer program. I was incredibly surprised by the beauty of this place. I must say that it is very old though and the beauty resonates from its authenticity rather than its designs of the buildings. It is situated in a rural setting Ithaca. I like that it is only 15 minutes away from the airport. It is incredibly hilly, but once you climb up and stare down the amazing scenery before you, it'll be a worth of hike. Although I feel like I wasn't able to visit the BEST parts of the campus, it was still a beautiful campus.

Cornell University, the latest and greatest Ivy League. Far above Cayuga's waters looks she proudly down. Cornell will challenge you, but you will come out a smarter, stronger, more well-rounded person than when you entered. Cornell students actually learn. The saying that Cornell is the easiest Ivy League to get in to and the hardest to get out of (i.e., graduate) is the truth. But you will learn and grow there and will leave thankful for the experience. Cornellians are also the least pretentious of the Ivy League. We know who we are and we're happy with that. We're not trying to be Harvard, Yale or Princeton because we like Cornell just the way it is. Cornell has the most beautiful campus in the Ivy League (ithaca is gorges), the most rigorous and academically diverse curriculum (an unparalleled breadth of majors), the most well-rounded student body (the alma mater of Anne Coulter AND Keth Olbermann and Bill Maher), the best athletics (Sweet 16 Bball, top ranked hockey, wrestling and lacrosse) and the best party scene (shh!!!). Go Red or go wrong.

got my Masters degree from Cornell. Most enriching experience ever. There's absolutely no boundaries to stop. I've learned so much from my professors, students and friends here. I can safely say, the 1 year spent here has changed my perception of not just others, but myself. The campus is so beautiful! Each day, the view has something new to offer. It's just a pleasure to aimlessly wander around the campus (if one ever gets time!) I'm glad I did this.

I wish when I was picking a college I had brains, I would have so picked Cornell. It's a great school, in a great upstate NY town. The city of Ithaca is a town I could live in, and I'm not a fan of New York, but this town has the feel of a tiny New England town. I may try living here when I retire and start a business along Elmira road.

Go Big Red! Amazing educational experience, you can grow as much as you want here, you will never reach a ceiling. Explore, explore, explore there is always something new and enriching to be found and had here.

Cornell is a good, rigorous school, and for that, it gets 5 stars. I got my MEng here in Computer Science, which helped me land a high paying job that I love and have had for the past 5.5 years. Now, that being said, my main issue with Cornell is that... ...they nickel and dime students to death. They bill on-campus residents for TV service, while most colleges and universities provide this in the base rate. They bill for using more than 50GB of internet in a month. They billed me over $600 for the right to park in a lot that was in the middle of nowhere. Attending most sporting events was a few bucks. Having family or friends stay at the Statler borders on NYC price levels. This might be fine for undergrads who have parents that are paying tuition, but as a graduate student who was paying his own way, it just annoyed me to no end. Yes, you'll get a world-class education. Assuming you're major is in demand, you'll stand an excellent chance of finding a great job. But I felt like the MEng was a financial transaction first and foremost - i.e. while the educational experience was first class, the administration was solely concerned with extracting the most amount money out of me possible.

ATTENTION: CORNELL has hired a Veterinary who, on Dec 19 2014 in Louisiana, REMOVED THE ONLY GOOD EYE ON A SENIOR DEAF DOG... BY MISTAKE. It was clearly seen which eye was prepped. Cornell University is known world wide for its Excellence. Now they are known for hiring a doctor who CANNOT TELL A HEALTHY EYE FROM A SICK ONE. They also REMOVED DOZENS OF POSTS ABOUT THIS. They REMOVED their REVIEW SECTION on the main Facebook page, As well as REMOVING Posts to Page Entire Section on the Veterinary Page. They are HIDING this doctor. You will LEARN FROM HIM... PAY TUITION FOR HIM .... TRUST YOUR PETS TO HIM. as soon as they see this review from me they will delete it, I am also banned from commenting on their Facebook page, as well as all the other people who they deleted their comments. I am a former Dog Control Officer as well as an EMT firefighter for a large city not far from there. I plan on taking part in a boycott out on the Commons in Ithaca during the next festival. I have spread the word to rescues and animal shelters throughout the country. A prestigious university such as Cornell, a place where I WOULD HAVE taken my pet to..... Has let down a lot of people. HE NEEDS TO DELETE THIS DOCTOR. This is not a man for the best Veterinary College in the Country.

I went back for my *coughcough* Reunion this past weekend, and I started crying upon driving onto campus. Happy tears though, as the beauty of the place overwhelmed me and the memories came flooding back (exiting through my tear ducts, apparently). There has been a lot of new construction since I left, and while I do not necessarily think it all fits in to the old architecture (I am old school and like the old fashioned feel of a campus, such as the Arts Quad here), I applaud the efforts to stay modern, such as having Gold LEED certified buildings, free wifi, and building atriums in many buildings. The campus is set on hills overlooking a lake (Cayuga), so exercise is a plenty, and they offer some great physical education classes, from yoga to skiing to just about any sport you could want. It is an Ivy League School, so while some of our sports may suffer, others such as hockey, lacrosse, polo (among others) are quite good. There are actually seven undergrad schools (Arts & Sciences; Agriculture & Life Sciences; Industrial & Labor Relations; Engineering; Architecture, Art & Planning; Human Ecology; and Hotel Administration), as well as many graduate schools such as business (the Johnson School), veterinary studies and law. Looking back, I wish I had taken advantage of more course offerings and had paid more attention to my studies. The campus sprawls over 700 acres, and there is a working hotel, a dairy barn, plantations, a high caliber art museum (see my separate review) and probably anything else you could hope to find (except good weather for too many months, but hey, nowhere is perfect). We have something called the Hot Truck, which legend has it devised the idea for french bread pizzas and then sold it. All I know is after carousing or late night studying, those things tasted good; however, I realized last weekend when I am sober and older with more refined tastes, not so much (but I still revere it as an institution). The town is across a bridge and offers some restaurants, bars, and small shops--your typical college town. Within a few minutes' drive are more offerings (and on the other side of the hills is another school, but really, we are the only one that counts in Ithaca) ;) There are waterfalls and gorges (Ithaca is Gorges!) and greenery galore; it truly is one of the most beautiful campuses. I only applied to 4 colleges and thought I really wanted to go to a different one. But looking back now, I realize my belief that everything happens for a reason is further confirmed by my winding up at Cornell. *Coughcough* years later, it still has an effect on my life, whether it be the people with whom I still share special bonds, the locale which instilled a love of nature in me (despite the cold and the Ithacation) and which when I am there evokes a feeling like no other (even when I am not there too, I guess) or the education which I believe has prepared me to accomplish nearly anything to which I set my mind (despite my verbosity and imperfect sentence structure here, I really was educated well!). If I were to have the opportunity to do it all over again, I would eagerly choose Cornell. I could write a review as long as the day and still not be able to put into words how proud and how grateful I am to be an alum. "Far above Cayuga's waters with its waves of blue stands our noble alma mater glorious to view Lift the chorus speed it onward loud her praises tell Hail to thee o' alma mater Hail all hail Cornell." GO BIG RED!

great academics shitty weather lack of diverse social scene but hey, it could have been worse

Great school, great location (for an academic institution), great students. I liked it so much I stayed for 2 degrees! :-p

Cornell forces you to stretch yourself-- but you will be grateful. When you graduate, you are part of a tight community- a family. The shared experience binds all Cornellians together.

dear cornell, i love you. regards, melissa ps- i don't miss you in the winter, but in the spring, i totally do.

Gorgeous campus, packed with brilliant minds. This place is life-changing. Cornell is reminiscent of its long history comprised of old buildings but also on the mast of cutting-edge innovation and dynamic creativity.

The courses which I have taken at Cornell have exceeded my expectations with higher education in reconstructing a curriculum for the advancement of societal concepts. The learning goes beyond the textbook and projects, with field studies meant to access data and social norms. I really enjoyed my professors and teaching assistants, along with their dedication to their craft.

Thanks. For everything. And, despite what anyone might say, don't change a thing.

Definitely an amazing place to go to school. I miss the beautiful campus, the gorges, college town, and even the classes. Ithaca is filled with things to see and do, and that's saying a lot for a fairly small town in upstate NY.

I am typing this review because I know a few of my facebook pals that have graduated from Cornell. The last time I have been there the atmosphere of the campus is remote and nice. (Ha,Ha!)

I would never let my children go to Cornell. 6 suicides my first year, then I lost a good friend my Junior year to the gorges. As a student researcher, I was cheated out of authorship on every single research project I brought grant money and my talent and passion to, both in the Vet School and Biotech. As an on-campus employee, I was cheated out of a fair wage and worked minimum wage. As a student, I was cheated of having good lecturers and teachers who were instead replaced by sycophants with research credentials. As a graduate, I have been unable to find gainful employment for over a year with my "brand name" diploma. Save your money. Save your time. Save your youth. The cold winters and repeated stresses of a worthless education have shortened my life span.

I'm biased because honey's father teaches here, but I love the buildings. They are so grand. We got to jog the campus in winter and just watching each snowflake and the gust of snow filled air flow through the crack of each building was so beautiful. I appreciate the humility of the campus's layout. It's just so beautiful, it doesn't have to do anything but stand on its own for us to gush about.

Beautiful campus. Just walking around made me see why this is one of the top colleges in the nation.