I found the Rose Cafe with Christa Downey to be an incredibly useful resource. Networking seems to be very important at Cornell. As a transfer, Cornell can be overwhelming at first, and it is difficult to even know where to start when trying to make connections. However, the advice from everyone, both peers and faculty, in regards to securing internships and research is to reach out and talk to people. Christa Downey provided some good advice on how to make the connections necessary to find enriching opportunities at Cornell. This is my first semester here, but as I start to become acclimated to my classes and the work load, I would like to start looking for research opportunities and unique experiences that could only be achieved by talking to people. As a  shy person, it can be difficult to make the first move , so I greatly appreciate Dr. Downey’s advice and the booklet she handed out at the Cafe.