Cornell legacy: Carson Rashid ’22

By Cornell Report Staff

Carson Rashid ’22
Beth Brouwer Hoyt ’94, mother
Michael Rashid ’94, father

Carson Rashid ’22 on move-in day 2018 with his father, Michael Rashid ’94.

Carson: Having parents who are alums has played a huge role in bringing me to Cornell. What started as a pity visit turned into a full-fledged visit, as I found a niche in the track team. After I enrolled I became a part of Greek life, just like both of my parents. As I’ve continued down my path at Cornell, it’s been great to be able to compare our shared experiences. These experiences, among others, have provided a framework for our relationship and continue to bring laughs when recounting the twists and turns that every college student experiences.

Beth Brouwer Hoyt ’94 and Mike Rashid ’94 in 1993.

Michael: Cornell still provides a small town feel, as it did when I attended. When you meet anyone on campus, you either know them or could get to know them. Some may bemoan the scrutiny of living on a small campus and crave the faceless anonymity of a crowd. However, I believe that the lack of privacy fosters self-development and personal growth. By promoting interaction with a diverse collection of classmates, one must also confront oneself and one’s choices.

When Carson talks about his life right now, I feel like I really know what he is going through. Having the Cornell connection gives us a shared understanding. I’m proud of him for finding his own identity. He quickly found an aptitude for business classes, and he is laying the foundation for a great start to his career.

Beth Brouwer Hoyt ’94 and Carson Rashid ’22 on move-in day 2018.

Beth: Cornell continues to provide students with the quintessential college experience. Carson and I both enjoy the social group world (me a Kappa Theta and Carson a Gamma Tau Pi). I learned valuable leadership qualities as the social chair of the Thetas for two years, and I know Carson has developed strong leadership skills as social chair and currently as the president of the Gammas.

The high level of educational excellence remains the same and the personal connections students make with professors is invaluable. Needless to say, COVID has made the biggest difference between our college experiences.

I’m beyond proud of Carson for making the most of his Cornell years, academically and personally.

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