What is unique about Cornell?

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Akash Gaur | Contributor-Level 10

7 months ago

Cornell houses over 4,000 classes, 100+ academic departments & over 80 majors under its institutional umbrella.

Apart from this, the campus is located at one of most scenic places in the US, bordered by the Cayuga Lake that can also be viewed from the Ho Plaza located at the heart of the campus.

The institute also serves a unique commitment to public service on New York City, where the student's research is used to solve everyday problems in the city including improving the quality of food & cleaner transportation among others.

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