When most people hear “summer” they think rolling oceans, suntans, and beautiful warm weather. It means long, relaxing days on the beach. To me, however, “summer” means something completely different. It means pristine lakes and remote forests. It means spending all day paddling, portaging, or walking alongside (lining) a gorgeous wood-canvas canoe and camping somewhere new every night for six weeks. In short, it means Keewaydin, a summer camp for canoe tripping in the Northern Canadian wilderness. It can be...

I have always had an interest in helping people, animals, and the environment. I grew up on a farm and have been surrounded by animals all my life, and as a little girl, I wanted nothing more than to be a veterinarian. As I grew older, that goal developed, and I wanted to be a doctor. I also participate regularly in voluntary community service through school and was chosen as a Community Service Officer this year. CSOs organize and lead...

hard-working, smart,...

I wish that I hadn't gone so crazy with the recommendations. I asked many people to write...

I love that Cornell, while not gigantic like a lot of state schools, is still big enough to kind of make you feel like you are in a city in the...

Everybody loves ice hockey here. Club hockey is super popular and everyone goes to al the hockey games which is so exciting for me because hockey has always been my favorite...

If I were the student body president I think I would try to make resources for...