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As the daughter of a professor, I hear about many interesting assignments. I believe that one of the most intriguing assignments that I’ve encountered is writing your own obituary. I think that this is an interesting way to show how Cornell will help me reach my academic goals and much more. So here it goes... Kayleigh Heather, 82, died peacefully last week on her ranch. She lived an action packed and diverse life and spent her final years surrounded by her family, both the two legged and the four

Time,the never-ending force that continues to work throughout history. Some student’s feel that time doesn’t move fast enough, although when the dreaded Finals come around, many students find that there isn’t enough time for effective studying. My time was running out as dawn quickly approached. I was sitting on my bed with my laptop as my mother opened the door to my room. “What are you doing up at this hour?” she questioned me angrily. “You need your sleep for tomorrow, and staying up all night

In the novel, “A Hope in the Unseen” written by Ron Suskind explains the journey of Cedric Jennings from the Inner City to the Ivy League. As a means of survival, having had to attend a high school in one of Washington, D.C’s most dangerous neighborhoods. Cedric Jennings has had to isolate himself from his peers so “he could stay on course and keep his sanity”(Suskind 293) in order  to leave the neighborhood behind and pursue his dream of attending an Ivy League school. When he does reach his dream

The films Rear Window, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and The Last Laugh, directed by Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau, both feature protagonists going through change, for better or for worse. Rear Window features L.B. ‘Jeff’ Jefferies, a professional photographer who is stuck in his wheelchair, in his apartment, because of an accident he had while on the job. The Last Laugh features a hotel doorman that gets demoted to a lesser job, who then undergoes a psychological change. Both films use elements of mise-en-scene

Cornell is unique as a university in that it posses the same qualities as its students: youthful, not in its years, but in having a “quality of the imagination, a predominance of courage over timidity, of the appetite for adventure over the life of ease,” as said by Robert F. Kennedy. The urgency and commitment to others and the endless enthusiasm of adolescence is characterized in Cornell and its students, particularly in the College of Arts and Sciences. In reading about educators like Professor

book entitled Race Matters by Cornell west, west does a fine job Defining race matters creating an illusion of the inferior world in which African Americans have coped with since the beginning of slavery. Cornell West not only critiques the social issues raised in America stemming from race, but he also demystifies the issues within the black community which has prohibited their ability to love and elevate themselves as a black race. Some of the key points in which Cornell west addresses is nihilism

to be fed. When I opened my eyes the glistening fog enhanced the silky fabric that diverged and cascaded into the depths of a foamy vortex. If I stood still long enough, I may become a part of the liquid sliver vortex. This was the moment I called Cornell home. Cornell’s traditional campus coexists with nature and furthers my ambitions to earn a Bachelor's in Biology. I became fascinated with red-tailed hawks after watching Big Red and Ezra from the Lab of Ornithology’s live webcam. I was at first

I must say, being a student of Cornell University is a privilege that I very much cherish and enjoy. I realize how lucky I am to be part of this wonderful institution that offers me an outstanding education. However, I am hereby making a request to transfer to your honorable institution. I would not have thought about transferring were it not for personal and academic reasons. Honestly, I was reluctant in sharing my personal life, but I was advised to do so simply because it’s what matters. When

program I want to study. However, this program does not exist in the transfer agreement between SUNY Broome and Cornell. I have been interested in management and marketing, and I think that my strong interpersonal skills, inventive and resourceful were a great fit for both of them. I originally chose Broome Community College because it provides special programs of 2+2 bachelor’s degree with Cornell Univeristy’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences that I can complete my first two years of their bachelor’s

My Cornell journey started 1.5 years back when my husband decided to apply at Johnson. I have lived the Cornell dream with him, starting with his first day and then attending multiple events commuting from Mexico along with my job. During my entire experience, I have interacted with both the AMBA’s and two year students and have gained multiple insights into the Johnson community. One cannot help but fall in love with the campus, student vibe, late night study hours, socials, treks, and so on. Impressed