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2010 Interns Share Their Experiences

September 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment

22 AgSci students did their internships in the spring or summer of 2010, and they shared their adventures and advice with other students on September 28.  The six returning interns who presented to the whole group represented the variety of options available to AgSci students, from lab and field research to one-of-a-kind international experiences.

Marlene developed an extension program for ZZ2 farm in South Africa

Marlene developed an extension program for ZZ2 farm in South Africa

Jeff spent the summer in Ithaca with the NRCS

Jeff spent the summer in Ithaca with the NRCS

After the presentations, students had the opportunity to talk to the returning interns about their internships and the process of setting up and completing an internship.  Though not all of the returning interns wanted to continue their careers in the field they interned in, all of them attested to the importance of hands-on experience.  Great work, guys!

Filed Under: Events, Internships

Orientation 2010

August 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment

We’re growing by leaps and bounds!  On August 23, the AgSci Ambassadors welcomed 21 new freshman, 5 transfers, and 1 Australian exchange student to the major.  Our new students got to know each other by playing some creative icebreaker games.  Check out the video!

After a good dose of laughter, faculty advisors joined the group for lunch and a game of faculty-student bingo.  To wrap up the event, the Ambassadors walked the new students through the inner workings of the major, from course enrollment to the internship requirement.

Toilet Paper Fashion Show

Toilet Paper Fashion Show

So, they feed you well here...

So, they feed you well here...

Are you a faculty member who has children?

Are you a faculty member who has children?

Filed Under: AgSci Ambassadors, Events, Student stuff

New Students: Useful Websites & Resources

July 1, 2010 By 1 Comment

Hello incoming Ag Sciences students,

Last year AgSci Ambassador Adrienne Masler compiled a list of useful links and sites to help you feel more comfortable with the sea of new information. We are re-publishing this blog post to help with all those questions.

See you soon–Kari Richards, Agricultural Sciences Coordinator
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A quick guide to useful CU sites, thanks to the Ambassadors at today’s orientation.

CALS website: find out about the college, CALS distribution requirements, opportunities in research and internships, the Career Development Office, and more. Link to the Registrar and DUST.

AgSci website: information specific to the major, such as classes, curricula, internships, and more. Link to the blog.

AgSci major and internship blogs: Current events, useful information (like this post!), and reports from student intern bloggers.

Student Center: Enroll in or drop classes, view grades (at the end of the semester), update your contact info, check the amount due on your bursar bill, and much more. Quick link: type “jtf.cornell.edu” in your browser.

DUST: view enrollment info, find classes to fulfill distribution requirements, view transcript, track progress toward degree fulfillment, and more.

Blackboard: used in many courses to distribute course info, submit papers, and much more. You can search for your classes ahead of time, but professors will tell you if you need to sign up for their class on Blackboard.

Ag Sciences on Facebook: Find club events and other kids in the major!

CUinfo: find course descriptions and rosters, event calendars, search for clubs/activities/professors, find dozens of useful links… as Will said today, it’s kind of like Google for Cornell.

SAO: Student Activities Office. Search for clubs to join by interest or alphabetically. Quick link: type “sao.cornell.edu” into your browser. Also check out the Club Fest this Sunday in Barton Hall – details should be in the orientation schedule.

CU Dining: Figure out where to eat and how to pay for it. Quick link: type “dining.cornell.edu” into your browser.

Schedulizer: Helps you organize your schedule when selecting classes for the next semester. Shows you all possible schedules based on your course selections. Not affiliated with Cornell but generally accurate and easy to use.

Still have questions? The Ambassadors are here to help! Email us at agsciambassadors@cornell.edu or find anyone you recognize in class or on campus. Kari (ksu2), Toni (ad97), and the other advisors are also great resources.

Have something else to add? Please do – become a blogger (ask Kari) or contact me.

Take care,
Adrienne (amm428)

Filed Under: AgSci Ambassadors, Student stuff

Fall Orientation 2009

September 13, 2009 By 1 Comment

35 new freshman, transfer, and exchange students attended orientation on Monday, August 24. The AgSci Ambassadors led some crazy-awesome team-building and icebreaker activities, including a rousing game of SPUD. Students and faculty connected over lunch, which was followed by remarks from Program Coordinator Kari and Director Toni about the major. The Ambassadors offered some useful links and suggestions for getting involved on campus.

Check out the video! Orientation 2009

Filed Under: AgSci Ambassadors, Events, Student stuff

Thoughts for New Students

August 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Adrienne Maslerx150It’s almost move-in day! I’ve fielded a couple questions from incoming students and thought it might be helpful to post answers here, too.

Textbooks: You can find out what books are required for your classes here. You can search by schedule if you have your schedule set already or by class if you’re still thinking about adding something. ISBNs are provided so that you can search for cheaper options online. It’s worth taking a look – I usually buy at least 75% of my books online.

Printing: Many professors accept or even require electronic paper submissions these days, but you never know when you’ll have to print something out. Cornell doesn’t include printing costs in tuition, so you’ll pay 9 cents per page. You can have it billed to your bursar account, pay with cash at the time of printing, or create a “cash account” (advance payment made by cash or credit card). CIT has more information available. Remember to print double-sided whenever possible – it saves paper and cash!

The professors and ambassadors are looking forward to meeting you next Monday. Enjoy moving in and orientation!

–Adrienne Masler, senior and AgSci Ambassador

Filed Under: Student stuff
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