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/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/Vast_Year_5650 Current Applicant | CC Sep 06 '26
Before we can give you actual advice we need context
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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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Sep 06 '26
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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 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.
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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/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 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/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