Student Voices

Photo of the SMART Uganda team with owners of Mukumu
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SMART Program reflections: Mukumu Fresh Produce in Uganda

By the last night of the trip, there was a general sentiment of deep-seated appreciation for the opportunity to be exposed to the realities of agribusiness development in Uganda.

A photo of a student working in Gates Hall, home of Cornell Computing and Information Science, where many Dyson students take electives.
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Reaching out of your comfort zone with electives

It’s important to reach beyond Dyson and find specific interests, so AEM students often take electives outside of CALS to flesh out their interests.

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Reflect at Cornell: Making caring about your mental health “cool”

Reflect is a national nonprofit that aims to improve students’ mental health. With Reflect at Cornell, we bring students together for honest conversations.

A large group of students around tables in the gym
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The ultimate guide to getting more involved on campus

If you are a new Dyson freshman, sophomore transfer, or anyone in between wondering where you’ll fit in, don’t fret! I found my path here and so will you.

The day before school started I hosted a potluck at my house to celebrate our upcoming semester. Students brought their roommates and families to meet their classmates, and we tried dishes from different countries.
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The real NY-factor: Collaboration reigns

My 33 classmates have become close friends — the NY-factor turned out to be a program full of excited, intellectually curious, future economists.

What is the Dyson School like for transfers?
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What is the Dyson School like for transfers?

In hindsight, there was not merely one instance, but numerous, seemingly trivial moments that collectively shaped my opinion of and love for the school.

Our group of Dyson students and professors, as well as Emzingo staff in South Africa, visiting with the owner of a spaza shop to learn about her business.
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Letter from a senior: Advice for new Dyson students

As a senior, I can’t help but already feel a little melancholy as I reflect on my time at Cornell and in the Dyson School.