Name
Melanie

Major
Double Major in Biometry and Applied Economics and Management (AEM)

Hometown
Hudson, OH

Describe your experience at CALS

The majors offered in CALS are extremely diverse and flexible. I have been able to major in two areas due to the flexibility and feel that I will graduate from Cornell as a well-rounded individual with knowledge in a diversity of areas. I also feel that CALS has helped me to find my own niche at Cornell. I have been able to work as a teaching assistant, complete research, and obtain summer internships. I have also gotten to know several professors well, and they have been great resources, helping me to focus my goals and pursue my interests.

Advice to a prospective student looking at CALS

Find something that you are passionate about and pursue it. Fortunately, CALS has a diversity of offerings, so you can surely pursue your passions here.

Activities

President of Alpha Phi Sorority, CALS Ambassadors, Order of Omega Greek Leadership Honor Society, Cornell University Orientation Leader, (former) Red Carpet Society Executive Board Member, Society for Women in Business (SWIB) member

Hands-on Experience

Statistics Tutor in the Cornell Learning Strategies Center, Teaching Assistant for ALS 101, statistician intern at Capital One Financial, analyst intern at Mercer Human Resource Consulting, research intern in the College of Human Ecology (creating and executing a survey on New York State's Child Care Programs of Excellence)