off-campus studies
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Ingenuity, 10-block year foster flexibility
New changes to the academic calendar and the core curriculum on the Hilltop emphasize, even more, the flexibility of the block plan.
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Looking back: Students celebrated culture, language in Martinique
It wasn’t long ago that Cornell College students saw the full-scale Mardi Gras festivities first-hand when they spent the block studying in Martinique in February of 2020 before COVID-19.
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Krull ՚20 personalized her degree to fit her interests
After her Sociology 101 course, Allison Krull ՚20 realized taking a sociology class was a fascinating way to learn how to talk about life.
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Ishmael ՚20 took a chance on Cornell College
Coming to Iowa from New York challenged Max Ishmael ՚20. He had to leave behind his family and friends. Read his Cornell College story.
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From Kathmandu to Australia, Politte-Corn ՚20 traveled a path to self-discovery
Maddie Politte-Corn embraced the challenge of self-discovery during her four years at Cornell College. She says she had to do a lot of exploring in order to better understand herself.
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Reflection on Cornell’s impact led to Schimmel ’66 study-abroad endowment
Reflection on Cornell’s impact on his life led to Rick Schimmel ’66 to establish a study-abroad endowment in memory of his classmate and wife.
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Bradshaw inspired by meditations on, in nature
Cornell College Junior Natalie Bradshaw walks in the footsteps of many well-known writers who turn to nature for inspiration and reflection.
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Kenney prepares for future as a social activist writer
Sophomore English major Connor Kenney is preparing for a career as a writer—a writer who uses literature as a form of social activism.
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Chicago course examines literature and social justice
Students in Cornell College’s Literature and Social Justice course are exploring Chicago during Block 1.
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Hard work, sweat, and achievements
Jillian Schulte ʼ19, a medical anthropology and ethnic studies double major with a biology minor, chose Cornell College for two major reasons: the close-knit community and the block plan.
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Trousdale earns Gilman Scholarship to Argentina
Oliver Trousdale ’20 will spend the fall 2019 semester studying in Argentina with a $2,500 Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State.
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Kohl pursues opportunities after Cornell
Life after Cornell started with a year of service for Aubrey Kohl ՚17 who studied politics and history with a minor in Spanish.
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Challenges as opportunities to achieve
Jessica Meis ʼ19, a Latin American studies and art history double major, refined her ability to think critically thanks to her courses on and off campus, her fellowship experience, and her research in Latin American art. Jessica is self-aware and thoughtful about her own personal journey. She considers her greatest challenge during her four years […]
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Learning history on the fly
Some of us procrastinate. Some of us avoid procrastination—that’s Cate LiaBraaten ՚12. This accomplished history grad (graduated cum laude) attributes One Course At A Time for her ability to focus.
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Dreaming of Ireland
Amy Harrison ՚18 walks comfortably anywhere in the world and contributes her confidence to the preparation she received at Cornell College as a history major.
Ingenuity, 10-block year foster flexibility 
Looking back: Students celebrated culture, language in Martinique 
Krull ՚20 personalized her degree to fit her interests 
Ishmael ՚20 took a chance on Cornell College 
From Kathmandu to Australia, Politte-Corn ՚20 traveled a path to self-discovery 
Reflection on Cornell’s impact led to Schimmel ’66 study-abroad endowment 
Bradshaw inspired by meditations on, in nature 
Kenney prepares for future as a social activist writer 
Chicago course examines literature and social justice 
Hard work, sweat, and achievements 
Trousdale earns Gilman Scholarship to Argentina 
Kohl pursues opportunities after Cornell 
Challenges as opportunities to achieve 
Learning history on the fly 
Dreaming of Ireland