Reading time: about 4 minutesThere are two constants on Cornell’s campus: Stress during prelims season and seeing S.C. Johnson College of Business students in full suits on a regular Monday morning. However, coming to Cornell’s campus, this uniqueness was replaced with identical button-ups in every lecture. The challenging classes and near-constant exam stress makes the stereotype of Cornell as “the hardest Ivy to graduate from” unfortunately very true. This problem exceeds everyday fashion and hair statements, as piercings and tattoos are a rare sight on campus. The implications of Cornell’s self-expression problem run deeper than we imagine.

Source: Daily Sun April 10, 2026 13:04 UTC