Hi! My name is Janel and I'm a junior at Cornell studying Business and Environment & Sustainability in CALS. I'm happy to show you around campus, share what student life is like, and offer tips and insights into the admissions process. I will not be on campus this summer, but I would be happy to chat over video in the meantime. I will be back on campus and available to give tours starting August 23, 2026. Video Chat Only until then.

Hometown

Westchester, NY

Major(s)

Business, Environment & Sustainability

Minor(s)

Real Estate

Clubs, organizations & involvement

Kappa Kappa Gamma (Vice President of External Affairs), Cornell Society for Women in Business, Cornell Food Entrepreneurship Hackathon, Annual Eastman-Rice Debate Competition (First Place, 2026)

Describe your college experience

In high school, I was very focused on STEM, but Cornell pushed me to think more broadly about business, sustainability, and the kind of impact I want to have. Because I transferred, I put in extra effort to be involved in the Cornell community and have gotten to know it extremely well. It has been an amazing experience.

Tip for future students

Don't hesitate to reach out to anyone at Cornell. Students and professors alike are incredibly welcoming and willing to help, so take advantage of that.

Favorite class

My favorite has been Sustainable Business. The professor brought a lot of real-world experience into the classroom, and it changed how I think about the intersection of business and environmental impact.

Career goals

I want to go into finance, with a longer-term interest in the startup space. I am already getting experience in both areas while at Cornell.

Ideal way to spend a free night

Taking a walk around Collegetown with friends or doing a karaoke night.

High school or secondary school

Mamaroneck High School, Westchester, NY (grades 10-12) and the International School of Berne, Switzerland (grades 6-9).

Previous college

Emory University. I had a guaranteed transfer and decided to make the switch. Both communities are wonderful, but I wanted to be closer to home in New York.