The first semester, even for upperclassmen, will continue to be an adjustment period. Revisiting an academic environment after spending a summer filled with excitement, travels and unending happiness is overwhelming for anyone, especially freshmen. I’ve always wondered why people view mistakes as an inherently negative prospect when they’re integral in navigating this adjustment period. The academic experience at Cornell varies among the different colleges, majors and professors. Many concepts you may learn in an academic environment can be applied to the knowledge you share within student-run organizations.

Source: Daily Sun September 07, 2022 03:42 UTC