On the first day that I got to Cornell, my roommate and I made a Bucket List and taped it to the wall. When you go to a school with waterfalls, nature trails, a plantation, a lake, and an orchard (just to name a few), it is hard to keep track of all the scenic activities to do on campus. When I noticed that Rose Scholars Program had an event at the Cornell Orchards, I knew I had to seize the opportunity and cross apple picking off my list.

This is what you will see when you arrive to the orchards: an endless amount of apples with the scenic hills as a backdrop.

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There are so many different kinds of apples just at this orchard. Each apple has its own unique characteristics. Sometimes we don’t think about the long and interesting process that goes into the perfect apple when we grab it from our dining halls. This is how the apples are stored and cooled before being shipped out to our dining halls and many other places.

Overall, I definitely recommend the Cornell orchards as an addition to your bucket list. Take advantage of this beautiful weather and reward yourself after a tough week  of prelims with a crisp and tasty Cornell apple!