“So here I am, not even a day into the beginning of my education at a prestigious Ivy League institution. Cornell University, an academic environment filled with some of the country’s brightest and most promising minds. An environment offering an array of worldviews and life experiences. And still, an environment filled with microaggressions…” Grace Keller (Cornell University 2019)

“That night in my sweltering apartment, Anthony Bourdain helped me begin to make sense of my relationship with Cuba. What mattered wasn’t what I did or what I could talk about, but that I was there. . .” Jesse Gonzalez (Cornell University 2017)

“Ultimately basketball is a tool to learn from, to enjoy, and to love. In high school, I singularly defined myself around basketball, but as my college career progressed, I was able to open myself up to other avenues. . .” Jordan Abdur-Raoof (Cornell University 2018)

“My parents held my hand as I went through the process of healing with the help of my new therapist, Laura. I started seeing Laura in February and she helped me rival the monster inside of me.” - Paige Craig (Cornell University ‘18)

"You’ll finally stop beating yourself up for the things you have no control over, but that same determination to be the best version of yourself will not change. . ." - Sam Arenas (Cornell University '20)

"Running will teach you that you don’t need to do everything alone. That maybe there’s much more to it than just winning. That finding happiness in the small accomplishments can mean the world. . ." - Timothy Boston (Cornell University '18)