Cornell University Reviews

Current Employee – been working at Cornell University

Pros – The atmosphere of the graduate school and my department is very relaxed, which allows you to focus on getting research and other responsibilities done. Bureaucracy doesn't seem too bad.

Cons – Well, you're in the middle of nowhere. If you're used to a real city, this can get annoying, especially if you plan on spending six years here. Sure, there's good bus service to NYC, but that's only good for a short vacation every now and then, at best.

Current Employee – been working at Cornell University full-time for more than a year

Pros – The grad student stipend is very high compared to other schools I looked at.
Lots of opportunities to explore anything you are interested in through research, classes, and travel.

Cons – No guidance at all as an off main campus grad student. Had no idea what my benefits were for more than a year.
Being a Geneva based grad student means years of frustration at commuting no matter where you choose to live. You either commute for classes or for research.

Current Employee – been working at Cornell University full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Extremely collegial - lots of chances to gain mentorship experience
Motivated workforce - if you are interested in working hard, you will not be alone
Excellent campus - Ithaca is one of the best college campuses in USA. It has continually been voted the best college town, two years in a row

Cons – Winter - Extremely long and cold - but if you survive the first one you will get through the next 3 or 4. Also you will realize how much weather effects our professional psyche
Location - While it has an amazing campus, its still far away from big cities and therefore attending professional events is a slight challenge.

Advice to Senior Management – Make the environment more comfortable for research scientists, invite more industrial recruiting seminars, encourage participation in professional conferences by providing grants etc.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Cornell University

Pros – Great environment, benefits, learning experiences

Cons – There is no cons I can think about.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Cornell University full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – Have had my ups and downs with management, but overall a respectful and professional place.

Cons – Most processes are antiquated, and change has yet to come. Some departments still work in a mode that does not realize the student comes first. A new direction is needed.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Cornell University part-time for more than 8 years

Pros – Tremendous Freedom to pursue objectives

Cons – The location in Ithaca is remote

Advice to Senior Management – None

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Cornell University full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – Little crime, pollution, traffic, summer is nice.

Cons – Terrible winters. 9-months of mostly gray skies.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at Cornell University part-time for more than a year

Pros – The work load you have is really up to you, you can take very little work, or can do more by getting more involved with the programs the office runs. Co-workers are friendly.

Cons – Politics of office create an oppressive atmosphere, many people don't voice their opinions because of fear of being politically incorrect (far too much worry that someone will get hurt here). Management of many student programs is horrible because there's just too much for one person to do, and some programs get pigeonholed in favor of larger, more reputable ones.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Cornell University part-time for less than a year

Pros – - Flexible hours
- Accommodating around student's schedule

Cons – - Clerical work can be boring at times but not very much of a con

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Cornell University full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – -Collaborative environment
-Great facilities and facility managers
-Beautiful Campus
-Good extracurricular education opportunities
-Training programs at a number of facilities

Cons – -Cold in the winter
-Few inter-departmental events, makes it harder for grad students to network

Advice to Senior Management – Keep up the good work!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend