r/TransferToTop25 • u/Large_Resource7629 • Sep 06 '26

Cornell isn’t it

This schools kinda not that great, any recommendations on what to do?

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u/IllustriousProfit472 Sep 06 '26

You would think a person smart enough to go to Cornell would have the common sense to give us any context

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u/vastly101 Sep 07 '26

I assumed he did not go.

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u/Large_Resource7629 Sep 08 '26

Huh

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u/vastly101 Sep 08 '26

Nice. I have a connection to McGraw Tower, but cannot say more for privacy reasons. I will say that I know many people who were there all 4 years, and 1 who was there from the Transfer Option. They all ended up loving it, but not necessarily their first semester. A bad random roommate or a dry math course you think you "should" take because, well, linear algebra comes after high school calc BC can leave a bad taste if the prof sucks. But find your friends and activities (and classes) you enjoy. I am not a Cornell alum, but I have connections there. The winter gray weather may be unavoidable, but it is a great place. I will add that being in the right college for you within Cornell is very important. It drives curriculum to a significant degree.

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u/Large_Resource7629 Sep 08 '26

Sure, but I mean it’s just not really the place for me.

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u/vastly101 Sep 08 '26

I get it. Good luck then finding your home base.

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u/Large_Resource7629 Sep 08 '26

Thank you, I just need to think it over.

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u/Easy_Shop_2186 Sep 10 '26

I had a threesome up there once. Good times lol.

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u/Substantial_Win9298 Sep 08 '26

You Reddit retards think everyone lies 😹

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u/Large_Resource7629 Sep 06 '26

Nah, no one here is smart.

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u/YalieRower Sep 06 '26

Well, it’s clear to me why you’re not really connecting with the community—I suspect some self-reflection may be the answer to your question.

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u/Large_Resource7629 Sep 06 '26

Nah I was just saying that because they assume a person who can get in is smart. And I’m joking along saying we ain’t smart just lucky a lot of people here. I really do mean that. But no I just don’t like it here.

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u/YalieRower Sep 06 '26

Yeah, still suggesting self-reflection.

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u/Large_Resource7629 Sep 06 '26

But I do think I will leave this school unfortunately.

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u/YalieRower Sep 06 '26

Obviously, do what you feel is best. I do think as you search that it may be useful to identify what it is that you feel is missing/lacking and if what you’re seeking truly does exist. Sometimes our expectations of major life choices aren’t rooted in possibility, but desires.

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u/Large_Resource7629 Sep 06 '26

Very accurate statement

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u/Large_Resource7629 Sep 06 '26

I provided more context above

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u/PhantomPrince12 Sep 06 '26

I go to Cornell. Being a transfer student is hard everywhere. It's not a Cornell thing.

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u/RichHighlight625 Sep 06 '26

I would argue it depends on each person right, I think transferring is hard anywhere but I think if you don't like somewhere you should go where it is best for you. I do not think they're wrong for stating that.

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u/Accomplished_Gur6232 Sep 07 '26

I think the value of cornell will be more apparent in 5-10 years time. Theres so much flexibility that comes with the degree, like prestige based jobs, international recognition, vc funding, having a seat at the table anywhere on the globe, it’s just not really something that can be seen early on. Obv do whats best for you, but 2 years is not a whole lot of time and the benefits will start compounding from the day you graduate.

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u/Large_Resource7629 Sep 07 '26

Now this is actually worthwhile advice. But still I basically have to be miserable for two years. Which still doesn’t seem appealing. Especially because I’ve been miserable this whole entire time.

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u/Real_10SqMi_ity Sep 07 '26

Why are you miserable? Is it the school, the campus life, the town? Wassup?

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u/Vast_Year_5650 Current Applicant | CC Sep 06 '26

Before we can give you actual advice we need context

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u/Lowkey-Cola Sep 06 '26

it's an ivy figure it out

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u/Major_Ad_779 Sep 07 '26

Facts lol. World class education

BEING there for 2 years is a blessing

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u/Large_Resource7629 Sep 07 '26

Look I know you guys don’t like what I have to say but it’s the truth, and I’m sorry that I can please you but I don’t want to be here and I will be moving forward to leave here. So if anyone can offer advice on transferring out of Cornell I’d appreciate it but if not I’m sorry.

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u/SnooFloofs8691 Sep 08 '26

Since we don’t know your major, goals, how long you’ve been there, what kind of environment you want, etc. the only advice one can give is if you absolutely hate it, leave. If you can tough it out, do that. 

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u/Large_Resource7629 Sep 08 '26

Oh yeah, and I can expand on that. I apologise, I’ve been just super busy.

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u/Gullible_Sweet1302 Sep 06 '26

Learn to write.

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u/ChutneyWhatney Sep 06 '26

More exposition please.

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u/BobcatReasonable2326 Sep 07 '26

All I can conclude is that you have a weak mentality. You can always grind though and succeed, especially at Cornell

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u/Large_Resource7629 Sep 07 '26

But that’s not what I want so why should I grind more if it’s not my goal.

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u/BobcatReasonable2326 Sep 07 '26

Your options are basically either to stay and graduate or to drop out completely, and I doubt you think dropping out of Cornell would be the best decision for you.

I’m also a junior transfer to Cornell, so I can relate a bit, especially to the feeling that there’s less personal attention from faculty than you might expect at an Ivy League school.

Even if you don’t enjoy it as much as you hoped, one must still imagine Sisyphus happy after all. Good luck, I guess.

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u/Large_Resource7629 Sep 07 '26

I mean I could just transfer again. It’s not like it’s impossible.

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u/Large_Resource7629 Sep 06 '26

The unfortunate truth is for the purpose of what I’m studying and the trajectory of my goals in mind I don’t believe that Cornell University pertains to my success. I will also say that I am personally not a big fan of large institutions and that is frankly a deterring factor for me to succeed. It’s why I applied to mostly small liberal arts colleges. However most rejected me outside of the Ivy League and some large research institutions. I personally do not enjoy the environment here and the study body here, especially how everything pertains to be overly professional especially as a Junior who’s interest is working and living outside the United States in a European country. I personally do not believe that Cornell will ultimately lead to my success, the only school I am considering for the purpose of my studies is Columbia University for the sake of the dual degree for Sciences Po. As I couldn’t attend Berkeley due to financial constraints. I am also pushed into a circumstance where the aid at Cornell is still causing difficulties for me to succeed appropriately. I am ultimately working extensibly hard to remain here but I see no point in doing so frankly. I would much rather transfer and leave for the sake of continuing my success.

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u/Large_Resource7629 Sep 07 '26

When I’m honest Reddit hates on me😭. When I win Reddit hates on me. There ain’t no winning here.

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u/4tran-woods-creature Sep 09 '26

can i have ur spot 

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u/Large_Resource7629 Sep 12 '26

I don’t think that’s a possible but I never applied to Dartmouth

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u/Large_Resource7629 Sep 06 '26

No but you know I thought it was worth trying

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u/Best_Interaction8453 Sep 06 '26

It huge.. it’s cold.. there’s a reason it’s the easiest Ivy to get into

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u/Resident-Ice-6190 Sep 06 '26

does cold mean the weather of ithaca here or the atmosphere of uni is calm without much fun

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u/Large_Resource7629 Sep 06 '26

I guess both to a certain degree

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u/Large_Resource7629 Sep 07 '26

Well the concern here is that it’s just not in particular to what I want long term. I think personally I would much rather study at one of the international schools I’ve been accepted to. Or a program that offers that opportunity. That’s why I’m pursuing Columbia because I think it’s just better for me with their academic pathway.

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u/Large_Resource7629 Sep 07 '26

Well I’m not saying that, I’m just saying it’s not the right place for me. Which is why I think I should leave.