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Cornell University - Facilities - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.62

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Quick Stats

Service & Maintenance Staff 1,108
Campus Size 745 acres
Student Centers
  • Appel Commons
  • Community Center
  • Noyes Community Center
  • Robert Purcell
  • Willard Straight Hall
Campus Library? Yes
Main Libraries 18
Popular Places to Chill
  • Big Red Barn
  • Mac’s Café
  • Olin Library student lounge
  • Terrace
  • Trillium
  • Willard Straight Hall
Bar on Campus
  • Big Red Barn has beer on tap on the weeknights
  • The Regent Lounge in the Statler Hotel has a fully-stocked bar where you can get alcoholic beverages and food
Bowling on Campus Helen Newman Bowling Lanes
Coffeehouse on Campus
  • Ciabatta's in the Park
  • Ezra's Emporium
  • Libe Café
  • The Green Dragon Café
  • Two Naked Guys Café
Movie Theater on Campus
  • Cornell Cinema in Willard Straight Hall
  • In Uris Hall auditorium

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Most students seem very satisfied with Cornell’s facilities. Construction is continually in progress to improve older buildings and revamp outdated ones—unfortunately, this is sometimes disruptive to classes. The architecture of these buildings varies from modern to traditional and gothic, with the overall effect being a uniquely beautiful campus.

Most students commend Cornell’s recreational facilities, including state-of-the-art gyms, basketball courts, an indoor track, a cinema, and numerous student centers. The only major complaint that most students have with the facilities is that not all are free-of-charge—students must pay for a gym membership, although many feel that the rates are reasonable. The Cornell University Library system is the 11th largest collection in the U.S., and this is evident in the abundance of volumes available on campus and the multitude of research opportunities.
 

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Facilities at Cornell University

djliedell

'15

Computer Science

4.6
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Almost Perfect

I just wish gym memberships didn't cost as much, otherwise all facilities are helpful, available, and accessible.

Feb 06, 2012

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Facilities at Cornell University

cornell15yay

'15

Banking and Finance

4.6
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Beautiful Campus!

Cornell boasts its beautiful campus with gorges and lake nearby. Freshmen live on North Campus, and there are two major dining halls and student centers: Appel Commons and RPCC. Personally, I think Appel usually has better food, but people have different preferences. There's Ezra's Cafe in Appel, which is good for coffee and Nasty's at RPCC to grease you up all the way whenever you want to. However, mail service at RPCC is pretty slow and inefficient. Once, it took them a week to sort mails and packages, and waiting for them to sort mail was painful. People like to go to libraries to study: some prefer Uris while others prefer Olin. Olin has a Libe Cafe, which is crowded most of the times. Uris has a cocktail lounge, which has a remarkable view and really comfy chairs for short naps. There are lots of acapella groups on campus along with many other clubs.

Jan 15, 2012

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Facilities at Cornell University

hotelie14

'14

Hospitality Management

4.6
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There's Lots to Do on Campus!

Cornell has 3 gyms on campus (including an ice-skating rink), more libraries than I care to count--I've only been in 4. There's also many clubs on campus, something for everyone--there's a Chocolate Club by the way! People are pretty friendly on campus too, it's beautiful, and even though it's stressful, there's always someone there to help.

Jan 15, 2012

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Favorite Things To Do

Catch a suntan on Libe Slope, eat lunch at the Terrace, examine the stars at Fuertes Observatory, have drinks at the Regent Lounge, meet friends at Libe Café, see a movie at Cornell Cinema, watch a hockey game in Lynah Rink, watch the sunset atop the Johnson Museum of Fine Art, work out at Helen Newman, or listen to the Clocktower Chimes Concert

Thanks to its large size, Cornell’s campus hosts many activities. In addition to the huge list of activities sponsored by the many clubs on campus (including dances, a capella shows, game nights, and comedy shows), Cornell has a movie theater, bowling alley, rock-climbing wall, gym, theater, and hockey rink. Cornell students may enjoy these activities either at reduced rates or for free, depending on the event.

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