Off-Campus Studies News
Cornell grads offered positions in selective Teaching Assistant Program in France
Ariel Barbee, Robert Petrie, and Maura Quinn will be calling Metropolitan France home for seven months while they teach English to French students in the primary and secondary levels. Read More About Cornell grads offered positions in selective Teaching Assistant Program in France
Ingenuity, 10-block year foster flexibility
New changes to the academic calendar and the core curriculum on the Hilltop emphasize, even more, the flexibility of the block plan. Read More About Ingenuity, 10-block year foster flexibility
Looking back: Students celebrated culture, language in Martinique
It wasn't long ago that Cornell College students saw the full-scale Mardi Gras festivities first-hand when they spent the block studying in Martinique in February of 2020 before COVID-19. Read More About Looking back: Students celebrated culture, language in Martinique
Krull ՚20 personalized her degree to fit her interests
After her Sociology 101 course, Allison Krull ՚20 realized taking a sociology class was a fascinating way to learn how to talk about life. Read More About Krull ՚20 personalized her degree to fit her interests
Ishmael ՚20 took a chance on Cornell College
Coming to Iowa from New York challenged Max Ishmael ՚20. He had to leave behind his family and friends. Read his Cornell College story. Read More About Ishmael ՚20 took a chance on Cornell College
From Kathmandu to Australia, Politte-Corn ՚20 traveled a path to self-discovery
Maddie Politte-Corn embraced the challenge of self-discovery during her four years at Cornell College. She says she had to do a lot of exploring in order to better understand herself. Read More About From Kathmandu to Australia, Politte-Corn ՚20 traveled a path to self-discovery
Reflection on Cornell’s impact led to Schimmel ’66 study-abroad endowment
Reflection on Cornell’s impact on his life led to Rick Schimmel ’66 to establish a study-abroad endowment in memory of his classmate and wife. Read More About Reflection on Cornell’s impact led to Schimmel ’66 study-abroad endowment
![Cornell College Junior Natalie Bradshaw walks in the footsteps of many well-known writers who turn to nature for inspiration and reflection. Prize-winning author Rachel Carson, who was a marine biologist, wrote the influential book “Silent Spring,” which led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. Annie Dillard’s famous meditations on seeing nature up close […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/NBradshaw-3-e1581708842656-600x400.jpg)
Bradshaw inspired by meditations on, in nature
Cornell College Junior Natalie Bradshaw walks in the footsteps of many well-known writers who turn to nature for inspiration and reflection. Prize-winning author Rachel Carson, who was a marine biologist, wrote the influential book “Silent Spring,” which led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. Annie Dillard’s famous meditations on seeing nature up close […] Read More About Bradshaw inspired by meditations on, in nature
![Sophomore English major Connor Kenney is preparing for a career as a writer—a writer who uses literature as a form of social activism. He’s considering entering the field of journalism after graduation to see how his writing chops intersect with the stories of the world. In preparation for that, he’s been learning as much as […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CKenney5-e1580337363984-600x400.jpg)
Kenney prepares for future as a social activist writer
Sophomore English major Connor Kenney is preparing for a career as a writer—a writer who uses literature as a form of social activism. He’s considering entering the field of journalism after graduation to see how his writing chops intersect with the stories of the world. In preparation for that, he’s been learning as much as […] Read More About Kenney prepares for future as a social activist writer
Chicago course examines literature and social justice
Students in Cornell College's Literature and Social Justice course are exploring Chicago during Block 1. Read More About Chicago course examines literature and social justice
![Jillian Schulte ʼ19, a medical anthropology and ethnic studies double major with a biology minor, chose Cornell College for two major reasons: the close-knit community and the block plan. “Right when I arrived on campus, I fell in love with Mount Vernon, the campus, and the people,” Jillian said. “And, even though I came from […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/JSchulte-feature-600x400.jpg)
Hard work, sweat, and achievements
Jillian Schulte ʼ19, a medical anthropology and ethnic studies double major with a biology minor, chose Cornell College for two major reasons: the close-knit community and the block plan. “Right when I arrived on campus, I fell in love with Mount Vernon, the campus, and the people,” Jillian said. “And, even though I came from […] Read More About Hard work, sweat, and achievements
Trousdale earns Gilman Scholarship to Argentina
Oliver Trousdale ’20 will spend the fall 2019 semester studying in Argentina with a $2,500 Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State. Read More About Trousdale earns Gilman Scholarship to Argentina
![Life after Cornell started with a year of service for Aubrey Kohl ՚17 who studied politics and history with a minor in Spanish. As an Americorps member, Kohl worked with City Year Boston to mentor and guide students within the schools. She provided academic and behavioral support to a classroom of 25 third grade students. […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Kohl-1-e1559062009273-600x400.jpg)
Kohl pursues opportunities after Cornell
Life after Cornell started with a year of service for Aubrey Kohl ՚17 who studied politics and history with a minor in Spanish. As an Americorps member, Kohl worked with City Year Boston to mentor and guide students within the schools. She provided academic and behavioral support to a classroom of 25 third grade students. […] Read More About Kohl pursues opportunities after Cornell
![Jessica Meis ʼ19, a Latin American studies and art history double major, refined her ability to think critically thanks to her courses on and off campus, her fellowship experience, and her research in Latin American art. Jessica is self-aware and thoughtful about her own personal journey. She considers her greatest challenge during her four years […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/JMeis-feature-600x400.jpg)
Challenges as opportunities to achieve
Jessica Meis ʼ19, a Latin American studies and art history double major, refined her ability to think critically thanks to her courses on and off campus, her fellowship experience, and her research in Latin American art. Jessica is self-aware and thoughtful about her own personal journey. She considers her greatest challenge during her four years […] Read More About Challenges as opportunities to achieve
![Some of us procrastinate. Some of us avoid procrastination—that’s Cate LiaBraaten ՚12. This accomplished history grad (graduated cum laude) attributes One Course At A Time for her ability to focus. “[One Course] taught me how to manage my time and to not be overwhelmed by large amounts of material,” LiaBraaten says. “It also taught me […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CC508DDB-BCAE-46C6-895F-54DDBB71B1C8-Cate-LiaBraaten-1-e1557781189251-600x400.jpeg)
Learning history on the fly
Some of us procrastinate. Some of us avoid procrastination—that’s Cate LiaBraaten ՚12. This accomplished history grad (graduated cum laude) attributes One Course At A Time for her ability to focus. “[One Course] taught me how to manage my time and to not be overwhelmed by large amounts of material,” LiaBraaten says. “It also taught me […] Read More About Learning history on the fly
![Amy Harrison ՚18 walks comfortably anywhere in the world and contributes her confidence to the preparation she received at Cornell College as a history major. After graduating, Harrison moved to Ireland for graduate school, where she expects to graduate in September with first class honors from University College Cork (UCC) with a master’s of museum […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/FB_IMG_1545746991984-Amy-Harrison-1-e1557240450633-600x400.jpg)
Dreaming of Ireland
Amy Harrison ՚18 walks comfortably anywhere in the world and contributes her confidence to the preparation she received at Cornell College as a history major. After graduating, Harrison moved to Ireland for graduate school, where she expects to graduate in September with first class honors from University College Cork (UCC) with a master’s of museum […] Read More About Dreaming of Ireland
![Wesley Adcock ʼ19, a history major earning his secondary education certification, took a different journey than most on life’s road toward personal growth. Wesley came to Cornell from the transportation and logistics industry, where he drove a truck for 15 years. He decided his interests would be better aligned with a new role in that […]](https://news.cornellcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Wadcock19-600x400.jpg)
The inner drive to challenge yourself
Wesley Adcock ʼ19, a history major earning his secondary education certification, took a different journey than most on life’s road toward personal growth. Wesley came to Cornell from the transportation and logistics industry, where he drove a truck for 15 years. He decided his interests would be better aligned with a new role in that […] Read More About The inner drive to challenge yourself
Wilson ’20 runs Athens Marathon during off-campus course
Cornell College's Julian Wilson '20 unexpectedly checked off a running milestone while traveling with his class in Greece for a classical studies course. Read More About Wilson ’20 runs Athens Marathon during off-campus course
Fellows prepare for trips to South Africa, Ethiopia
Cornell Fellows are gearing up for trips across the globe during Blocks 6 and 7. Read More About Fellows prepare for trips to South Africa, Ethiopia
Costa Rica course explores biological problems
Students studied under the Costa Rican sun and rain for their Block 3 course, Biological Problems. Read More About Costa Rica course explores biological problems