The Cornell Daily Sun (https://cornellsun.com/tag/international/)
International students at Cornell face unique challenges, especially during the pandemic, but the University’s diversity of students makes the campus feel special to these students.
As Cornellians study abroad for the first time since March 2020, uncertainty surrounding COVID restrictions, new variants and limited programs raise concern.
As Cornell has ramped up its virtual tours and talks, some admitted students say stepping into the shoes of a Cornellian has never been more accessible.
Cornell University is prized as being the most diverse institution in the Ivy League, with 46 percent of undergraduates identifying as minorities and 11 percent as international students. Students come from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and often bring customs and traditions from home. The diversity of the student body brings with it a diverse palette. Cornell Dining, consistently ranked in the top ten dining programs in the country, prides itself on being able to meet the dietary needs of their students by serving diverse cuisine and accommodating various restrictions. The menus at dining halls frequently feature foods from a variety of cultures.
Administrators met an audience of 3,000 registered guests to discuss the upcoming semester at the international student forum.
First-year students are scattered across the world, adjusting to quarantine as many cities and states adopt social distancing measures
As Cornell’s Coronavirus policies statement is released, international students are faced with the challenge of getting home.
A Cornell student presented symptoms that mirror the novel coronavirus strain — which has afflicted over 17,000 people internationally, Ryan Lombardi announced in an email. It is not confirmed that the student has coronavirus.
Music, dance, laughter and the smell of blended spices permeated through Barton Hall as Culture Fest commenced for its second annual event, featuring performances, music, food and presentations Sunday afternoon.
If you’re like me, you’ve often wondered how “authentic” some ethnic cuisine in America truly is. For example, is Panda Express poorly done Chinese food, or is it just cultural appropriation? Well, I went on an investigation to find out about one of Ithaca’s own!