senior-profile
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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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Composer Wang ’20 learned to bravely express his ideas
Before arriving in the United States to study music composition at Cornell College, Xikun Wang ’20 had no formal music training or music ensemble experience.
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Passion for computer science leads to job at IBM for Adamou ՚20
An interest in the classic video game Asteroids for Windows 98 spawned a passion for computer science at a young age for Nicholas Adamou ՚20. Read his story.
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Perseverance, grit pay off for Granados-Diaz ՚20
Alondra Jazmin (AJ) Granados-Diaz ՚20 struggled with bleak emotions initially during her first year at Cornell College. She persevered and found success.
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Biochem & molecular bio grad, Phillips ՚20, prepared for med school
Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado
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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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Following one’s passion
Max Haugh-Ewald ʼ19 came to Cornell undecided on a major, hoping the block plan would help him uncover what he wanted as a career through experiential opportunities.
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Uncovering success
Samantha Nadel ʼ19 knew even in high school that her future ambitions would involve both archaeology and chemistry. Her interest in the study of ancient societies led to her interest in chemistry, specifically, how the chemical analysis of objects can lead to the discovery of information about the past.
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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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Shine as an academic and an athlete
Brodie Vieweg ʼ19, a kinesiology major with an exercise science concentration and a psychology minor, started his college experience at a traditional semester school, then transferred to Cornell College.
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Keep moving forward
Milton Spradley ʼ19, a business major with a concentration in finance, wanted to further his education and continue playing football after high school in Florida. He knew Cornell College would enable him to pursue both opportunities. Milton credits his dad with helping him decide on his major. “I have always enjoyed working with numbers so […]
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Build up your experiences
Mari Dettweiler ʼ19 is an environmental studies major with a focus in conservation biology and stats and a double minor in biology and English. She fell in love with the Hilltop on her first visit to Cornell College.
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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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Curiosity, a love for learning
Belou Quimby ʼ19 embraces new experiences with an enthusiasm that is as contagious as her bubbly personality. She leads by example and no doubt has inspired many of her peers, faculty, and staff around campus to embrace the adventurous journey that a curious mind creates in its wake.
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The inner drive to challenge yourself
Wesley Adcock ʼ19, a history major earning his secondary education certification, took a different journey than most on life’s road toward personal growth.
Ishmael ՚20 took a chance on Cornell College 
Composer Wang ’20 learned to bravely express his ideas 
Passion for computer science leads to job at IBM for Adamou ՚20 
Perseverance, grit pay off for Granados-Diaz ՚20 
Biochem & molecular bio grad, Phillips ՚20, prepared for med school 
From Kathmandu to Australia, Politte-Corn ՚20 traveled a path to self-discovery 
Following one’s passion 
Uncovering success 
Hard work, sweat, and achievements 
Shine as an academic and an athlete 
Keep moving forward 
Build up your experiences 
Challenges as opportunities to achieve 
Curiosity, a love for learning 
The inner drive to challenge yourself