Grad Tips Series

As a graduate student, you have a lot to learn. Scholarship and research aside, there are many facets of the graduate school experience that are important to your success but might not be obvious or easy to figure out. Between achieving a sense of well-being, attending to basic needs, maintaining relationships or caring for others, etc., there’s a lot to keep track of.

The Graduate School is here to help. With the Grad Tips series, we’ll be providing insight into different aspects of the graduate student experience, sharing tips and advice on how to get the most out of your time at Cornell. To vote on the next topic in the series, check for a poll in upcoming issues of the Graduate School newsletter, News and Events.


Affordable Lunches on Campus

July 25, 2024

Barbecue pork, fried rice, and veggies from the singing wok station at TrilliumWith many dining options readily available on Cornell’s Ithaca campus, choosing something that will satisfy your appetite—and fit your budget—can prove to be quite a task.

Read about affordable lunches on campus.


Finding Fun Things to do in Ithaca

June 17, 2024

Students canoe on Beebe LakeAt first glance, Ithaca can seem a bit small and isolated, especially if you’re moving here from a larger city. But don’t let its size and lack of immediate major highway access deceive you—Ithaca has a lot to offer.

Read about fun things to do in Ithaca.


Conferences

May 13, 2024

Flowers bloom on Ho Plaza with McGraw Tower in the backgroundOne of the ways graduate and professional students can enhance their scholarship, practice a number of transferable skills, and prepare for their futures is by attending conferences.

Read about conferences.


Renting

April 5, 2024

A decorative arch frames the Big Red Barn Graduate and Professional Student CenterRenting an apartment or a house can occasionally lead to some unpleasant circumstances, but Cornell offers resources to support students grappling with housing problems.

Read about renting.


Fellowships

March 18, 2024

Spring blossoms frame McGraw Tower.In addition to prestige, fellowships offer students the opportunity to pursue their graduate studies without associated teaching responsibilities and greater freedom in selecting research topics.

Read about fellowships.