As a transfer student in the midst of a rather difficult transition to Cornell, the Tuesday night talk (October 3) with Dr. Hill and SA Andrew in the Rose Main Seminar Room both reassured me and helped put things into perspective. In a highly competitive environment such as Cornell, it’s easy to get caught up with grades and purely resume-building activities, but with the help of Dr. Hill and Andrew, I realized that what matter most are the relationships I build with the people around me. It is important to take advantage of the amazing network and opportunities offered by Cornell faculty and offices because these resources may not be available anywhere else. I am extremely privileged to attend a university like this one, so keeping things in perspective will allow me to make the most of my time here. I hope to take this valuable advice with me in all my future years at Cornell.