Cornell University Reviews

"Great professors, great classmates! In the (CQ) Executive MBA format, the workload is tough, and the pace hard, but doable, but the professors and the program really tailor to the education and experience overall to working managers."

"Other than being in a rather remote town Johnson is perfect (though Ithaca is charming)."

"Exceptional faculty and staff provide a rigorous, highly useful curriculum. The alumni interaction and support are also terrific. Lastly, there is a strong sense of community and pride within Johnson that makes it an appealing place to live and work for two years."

"My experience so far in Cornell has been very interesting. First of all the Faculty members are so nice and accessible. The school environment is a beauty and Ithaca is an affordable place to live. The Law school curriculum is very efficient and skills oriented and students are kept busy with academic activities all year long. The disadvantage of attending Cornell is tied to its location, although being an Ivy League school and one of the best in the world, I feel we do not have access to information as to job opportunities like our counterparts in New York City Columbian NYU."

"Isolated, middle of nowhere, but beautiful. Overly intense. Worthwhile."

"Some of the most exciting and challenging times of my life. Happy to have been a part of it."

"Pro: The students and faculty are so smart and accomplished. We are like a big family. Cons: Computer lab is average. Some classes are mediocre (but most classes are exceptional)."

"Cornell Biomedical Engineering really cares how you are doing as a student and person. They will not let you fall by the way-side."

"Pros: - Applied device physics is very multidisciplinary and has taught me valuable tools such as clean room fabrication, characterization and design. All of which couldn't be possible without Cornell's state of the art nano-scale facility. -Cornell is one the few school's with a High Energy Synchrotron (CHESS). Haven't used it yet since I'm not in High energy physics, but it's nice to know it's there. Cons: -Getting initial access/training to the clean room is very expensive and not all advisor's (PI's) may be willing to pay for your training if you don't make the case that it's necessary for your education."

"The research of Cornell is focusing on the theorem mostly. I do think some programs which are more closer to the reality and application may be helpful."

"My graduate school program is very competent. I have a very caring advisor who meets with me weekly to discuss my project. Everyone in charge of graduate school has offered me support and I feel it is a well rounded education. The workload is high, but it comes because of the courses and the research together."

"Great place for grad school. Beautiful campus. Amazing peers and social life. The snow and harsh winters are a bit of a problem, but one gets used to it. Bump up the campus safety and we will be on top!"

"Great facilities, funding and advising for research. The only complaint, so to say, that I have is that there isn't a variety of grad level courses in my field (ECE)."

"Cornell sociology: Great faculty, inspiring courses, good funding and resources, collegiate environment, quantitatively oriented. Academic concentrations: economic sociology, social network, inequalities The PhD program might have been designed to be quite open-ended. Could be a bit challenging for students who have a relatively weak background in sociology and methodology."

"I think that most students realize what they are getting when they choose to come to Cornell. It is an Ivy League school so it is not surprising that the athletics aren't the biggest draw. I have gone to basketball and volleyball games while here and enjoyed them. Also, hockey is a very popular sporting event to attend here. However, the academics are excellent and the resources here are great too. It is a college town, so the town is open and friendly to students partially since they know the university drives a lot of the business in the area. The transportation is great. And the areas that I scored lower, like campus housing, I know that the worst ones are going to be renovated soon and the best ones are actually pretty good. Overall, as long as you don't mind the cold, Cornell is a good place to do your PhD. I have made good friends here and the grad student association plans lots of activities to help students interact. Otherwise, it is a good opportunity to get lots of research done without as many distractions as might be found in bigger cities."

"The grad math department is an especially friendly and relaxed place."

"Overall, it is a great place, but the winter here is dismal."

"Went as an undergrad and stayed on for grad school, great experience here."

"I've been here for 6 years now, as an undergrad and now a grad student. I would rate my overall experience as fairly good - the school feels very focused on undergrads however."

"Ithaca can be difficult if you really love city life, but the options for outdoor activities are excellent. Cornell itself is great. My faculty have been very supportive and helpful."