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Cornell University, International Students & Scholars Office, B-50 Caldwell Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853-2801, U.S.A., United States
3.91 / 5 based on 12 reviews.
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Cornell University was founded in 1865. Cornell is a private endowed university and the federal land-grant institution of New York State. It is a member of the Ivy League and a partner of the State University of New York.


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86% of students recommend
12 reviews
Housing
3.8/5
 All experiences (12)
Student life
3.8/5
 5 stars (0)
Academic
4.2/5
 4 stars (12)
Languages
4.2/5
 3 stars (0)
Expenses
3.8/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.4/5
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“The only negative side with Cornell is its location, at least when arriving. Book very early, and try to get to Syracuse Airport. From there, you have one hour bus ride, which is not bad. You can also arrive directly to Ithaca, but I suspect this is a more expensive alternative.” Read Review
erikulin, Sweden

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HOUSING    
by erikulin, Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Business Studies, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? I felt that it gave me good flexibility.
Personal comments:
Getting an apartment for a short period of time is tricky in the USA. Generally, the landlords demand at least a 12-month lease. However, if you play your cards right, you can get by this. But it is a gamble to try to get your own accomodations. I got lucky, and found something the first day. Unfortunately, this is the seller's market, and therefore, rents are high. But that's life. I thought it was pretty reasonable anyway. Your apartment is where you sleep - not where you spend all your time. You should be out meeting people anyway!
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STUDENT LIFE    
by erikulin, Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Business Studies, University Agreement
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Always make sure to tag along on the happy hours on Thursday evenings right after class! A great time to make good friends. After all, this is what an MBA-school is all about - networking. Doesn't hurt to have fun while you're at it! Stella's is a must for this Thursday night event.
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ACADEMIC    
by erikulin, Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Business Studies, University Agreement
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
I would definately go for anything taught by Professor Bhojraj. One of the most inspiring teacher I have ever had. Also, make sure you limit the number of classes with case studies. These take up a lot of your time, and you want to make sure to have some time aside for relaxing and having fun!



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
Not really. The MBA-school is totally different from the SSE, and I think this is a valuable experience. However, it is important to keep in mind that this does affect the academic level of the school. At an MBA-school, what you are taught is how to apply theory in practice, and not as much the background of it. This is a big difference.

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by erikulin, Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Business Studies, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Personal comments:
I learned English and Swedish at the same time growing up, so I had no problems whatsoever in the interaction with other students or faculty. I speak it with an american accent, and it helps me to blend in with the locals, which I am very glad for. This makes it very easy to get accepted with everyone.
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EXPENSES    
by erikulin, Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Business Studies, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits:
Because of the exchange rate for the SEK to the USD, everything becomes very expensive in the States. This includes food and accomodation. The telephone services are generally very expensive in the States, which is something I was not totally prepared for.
Food, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
With regards to telephone, I would try to bring a cell phone which works in the american system, and then get a cash calling card for it in the States. This saves you a lot of money, as the phone company charges you a great deal for installation and all phonecalls.
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OVERALL    
by erikulin, Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
Business Studies, University Agreement
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
Nothing in particular. I managed to get in touch with a student from the school, and talked to him a few times before coming over, in order to have a better feel for what to expect.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
I highly recommend it. I had a very good time there, and have many very good friends. It is truly the experience of a lifetime!



FINAL COMMENTS

The only negative side with Cornell is its location, at least when arriving. Book very early, and try to get to Syracuse Airport. From there, you have one hour bus ride, which is not bad. You can also arrive directly to Ithaca, but I suspect this is a more expensive alternative.
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