Cornell University Top Questions

There isn't really a set stereotype that fits with students. There come from all over the world, of every economic status, every interest of study, every everything. Almost everyone is hard working and dedicated. It's great meeting so many interesting people everyday I'm here.

They are all pretty nice, friendly people. It sounds unrealistic, but I haven't really met that many assholes here. There are annoying people, but they aren't mean. There are student groups for every interest, nationality, belief, etc I can think of. The students are work hard play hard, meaning most get their work done, then go party. I guess the people who don't do well here are those who have their singles and don't make an effort and don't leave their room; and even most of those people find a group of friends. I honestly have a hard time thinking of a type of person who would do badly here. The majority of people are from New Jersey or Long Island. This being NY, there are a lot of Jewish people, and there are a lot of people with an Asian background. It is a college campus, so it is liberal by majority, but there is a strong conservative presence as well.

Classmates are nice and friendly; competitive but usually willing to help.

fhg

My classmates are crazy, weird, caring, smart, creative, and awesome.

In one word, diverse. Each one of my classmates comes from a different background, which makes for very interesting class discussions. Everyone has their own opinion and viewpoint when considering issues. It is likely that only in the setting of a college can such diverse people speak a common language and pull together to brainstorm on shared interests.

The most well-rounded group of intelligent, competitive, athletic, and yet compassionate students.

There's a significant amount of diversity, but there is some intermingling among people of different backgrounds. There are a number of residential halls geared to certain interests and cultures (music, Native American heritage, theater, etc.). Most students socialize in the dining halls and then elsewhere on the weekends. Most students are from the east coast (especially NY), but many also come from other U.S. regions and other countries.

Cutthroat.

Diverse and mostly hard working

My classmates are hardworking, intelligent, passionate and self motivated.

My peers are an ecclectic group of activists, innovators, and leaders who are able to adapt to and embrace their ever-changing surroundings.

My classmates were extraordinarily smart, and also had that uncanny combination of ambition, common sense, and the ability to adapt to what life handed them while continuing to succeed.

Students may describe some schools as cut-throat; however, the students in the engineering department at Cornell are anything but. When first starting classes, I realized that although the class work may be difficult, classmates look to form study groups and work together to help each other, and although there are those few students who hole themselves up in their rooms and study all the time, most students like to reach out and commiserate about the workload together.

The classmates that I have met are very amiable, helpful, dedicated, and responsible.

My classmates are very driven students from all over the country and different parts of the world.

very hard working

My classmates are extremely bright, determined, and competitive from a multitude of ethnic and religious backgrounds.

Smart, dedicated, and articulate.

They are very driven individuals.