Campus Life Resources
Both on and off campus, in Ithaca, N.Y., there is tremendous opportunity to meet, live, and work with international students and scholars drawn to Cornell’s enlightened campus. Despite its small town appeal, Ithaca is a surprisingly cosmopolitan city, thanks largely to Cornell, which is overflowing with the perspectives, ideas, and cultural traditions of countries all across the globe.
At any given time, several hundred student organizations are active on the Cornell campus, many with a significant country or culture focus. International student groups, usually organized by undergraduate and graduate students, give members a chance to express cultural pride even as they fend off homesickness. Some communities even have more than one group; students from China, for example, have started over ten.
Year-round, student organizations, departments and international study centers present movies, plays, dances, and holiday festivals. In the spring the campus celebrates International Week—a mix of events that might include Indian classical music, Latino dancing, Iraqi videos, a soccer tournament with “nation” teams, and separate days devoted to the cultures of various nations. Because food can rarely be separated from culture, it should be no surprise that members of the Cornell community have access to an impressive variety of international cuisines—Cajun, Caribbean, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Lebanese, Mexican, Vietnamese, and Thai, just to name a few.
Cornell has long promoted and fostered its international communities, and in so doing has placed the university in a unique position to offer a world-class education along with a worldly campus life experience.
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Several hundred student organizations are active on the Cornell campus, many with a significant country or culture focus. The best way to find ones that relate to your particular interests is to browse the entire list of student associations. But, if you prefer, you can do a specialized search.
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Language House
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The Language House is a unique residence for students who want to hone their language skills in a friendly setting and make connections to others with similar interests.
Law School
International Program Events
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Law School
The Berger International Legal Studies Program, the Clarke Fund for the Middle East, and the Leo Nevas Human Rights Fund all sponsor speakers during the academic year, as well as conferences both at Cornell and abroad.
Law School Student Organizations
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Law School
Cornell Law School hosts a wide range of internationally-oriented student organizations, including one of the leading international law journals, and sponsors a number of international moot court teams.
Management, Johnson Graduate School of
International Students
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Johnson Graduate School of Management
The Johnson School has a strong international focus and believes that diversity in their student body contributes to greater learning opportunities for all.
Veterinary Medicine, College of
Student Organizations
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College of Veterinary Medicine
Students at the College of Veterinary Medicine are involved in a wide range of both veterinary and non-veterinary extracurricular activities. Participation in organizations and clubs is an integral part of the student experience at the College and provides an excellent opportunity for networking, making friends, developing leadership skills, and learning about specific topics in veterinary medicine.
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Applying Your Experience
Perhaps you’ve already secured your international academic program, you’ve studied abroad, or you are an international student currently on the Cornell campus. If you are eager to apply your valuable international experience to a worthwhile project while you finish your degree, here is a sampling of what you can do.
Cornell Cinema
Here’s a great way to experience countries and cultures around the globe without leaving Ithaca. Pick up a Passport at the Cornell Cinema box office at either Willard Straight Theater or Uris Auditorium during show times, or from the Cornell Cinema Office at 104 Willard Straight Hall any weekday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Throughout the year Cornell Cinema features a wide array of foreign films and with the passport, every fifth foreign film is free!
Holland International Living Center
HILC is a residential community with a focus on global political, economic, social, and cultural issues, as well as the celebration and appreciation of international cultures. It is home to 144 residents from countries around the world and a mix of freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and grad students.
International Students and Scholars Office
The International Studies and Scholars Office (ISSO) offers visa, immigration, and travel information for international students and scholars leaving and reentering the U.S. along with general travel resources and links to: airline, rail, car rental sites, American youth hostels, and discount travel sites.
International Students Programming Board (ISPB)
The International Students Programming Board (ISPB) is an organization of students from a diverse background committed to promoting dialogue and awareness about world events, cultures, and issues.
Networking
For students, it's never too early to start planning your networking strategy. For current faculty, staff, and alumni it's never too late.
Search All Cornell Student Organizations
Several hundred student organizations are active on the Cornell campus, many with a significant country or culture focus. The best way to find ones that relate to your particular interests is to browse the entire list of student associations. But, if you prefer, you can do a specialized search.
