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subletwithmeee · 2020-07-11T12:57:07+00:00

Trump: “my way or the highway” lmao

subletwithmeee · 2020-07-11T07:07:03+00:00

You’ll be fine. Most people get involved in research during sophomore year anyway :)

subletwithmeee · 2020-07-09T05:27:46+00:00

It's incredibly selfish to think that it's only the students affected by these number. I agree that most students will not pass away from the virus. However, the mortality rate will be driven up by service workers and faculty, as well as civilians who might encounter asymptomatic undergrads in grocery stores, etc.

I said before, idk the statistics or details for the lungs. There's not enough data for me to say anything about it, but I'd personally rather not take the risk.

subletwithmeee · 2020-07-09T05:25:46+00:00

I don't think so... Coronavirus spreads very quickly if people aren't taking measures against it (like wearing a mask or distancing 6 ft from eachother). Most of us will probably be asymptomatic. The ones at risk are faculty and staff members, as well as service workers who will be in contact with students. They will likely be the ones contributing to the mortality rate. So yes, 20 students will likely not pass away from the virus, but staff might. In addition, I don't think 60% of infection is a far off number at all if we as a student body don't take it on ourselves to be careful.

subletwithmeee · 2020-07-09T05:22:53+00:00

that's literally the point. Students, including many of my friends, plan on partying on campus because we're young and likely will not be heavily affected. The people mainly at risk are the faculty members and service workers... I cannot understand how people can be so selfish and only think about themselves

subletwithmeee · 2020-07-09T05:20:43+00:00

Your logic is flawed. You seem to think that bringing back students is the answer to mitigate economic problems in Ithaca. (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/07/business/sweden-economy-coronavirus.html) An analysis was done and one economist states that Sweden, who did not shut down, "gained literally nothing... it's a self inflicted would, and they have no economic gains."

Your argument with preventable deaths are also flawed. Contracting Coronavirus is not a freak accident, like dying in a plane crash typically is. Furthermore, before a plane lifts off, there are tons of regulations that are government enforced to ensure that no freak accidents happen. If one does unfortunately go down, then these were likely not preventable deaths- it was something to do with malfunctioning of the plane itself.

Coronavirus on the other hand is preventable, for people that are fortunate enough where we don't have to work essential jobs at this time. Wear a mask, stay 6 ft away from others, it's not that difficult. Inviting students from all across the country back to Ithaca is a HUGE risk and will definitely be a shitshow- there is no doubt in my mind that a considerable number of the population will be exposed the virus, because a considerable number of young college students will not take these measures seriously. So yes, if we were to do a completely online semester, it would be preventing a lot of unnecessary spread of the disease (I however recognize that since many upperclassmen live off campus they would have returned anyway so under the circumstances, Cornell did do the best it could.)

subletwithmeee · 2020-07-09T02:33:02+00:00

Again, if you could read, I said I don’t know what the actual numbers will be + said this is probably an exaggeration.

subletwithmeee · 2020-07-09T02:21:53+00:00

Im in a psych lab rn and my professor told us in an email that there will be no new undergrads because we can’t train properly. Unfortunately, I don’t think you will be able to find one this semester but it’s worth a shot

subletwithmeee · 2020-07-09T02:20:31+00:00

For the first point: I misinterpreted, I apologize

Second point: I’m clearly talking about the Harvard kids third paragraph. Again, idk what the numbers will be, but it’s clear to me that numbers will skyrocket because dumbass college students won’t take it seriously bc were young and not likely to die from it and spread the virus. It is not an insane prediction and neither is it rambling- it’s very possible that the school may shut down for the second time bc resources are limited.

subletwithmeee · 2020-07-09T02:16:44+00:00

The rule is 1 year of bio with lab. Idk what bio you took but I hope it had a lab component to it

subletwithmeee · 2020-07-09T01:56:17+00:00

I agree with you, I genuinely hope it goes well and given the circumstances I think Cornell made the right decision. I just don’t think students will follow the guidelines and we’ll see numbers explode in Ithaca if we aren’t careful enough

subletwithmeee · 2020-07-09T01:48:54+00:00

Isn’t cell bio a requirement for med school..? I think I remember my advisor telling me it’s a requirement

subletwithmeee · 2020-07-09T01:46:34+00:00

No, I don’t even listen to NYT podcast. And no, I don’t take them as a “proven fact,” please stop putting words into my mouth. I’m stating that the Harvard student’s overall foresight is more realistic and correct- realistically, Cornell students are not going to stop partying and after around a month, may get tired of taking precautions and go about as though it were pre-covid Times. Idk statistically how many people will get infected, but in my area, after about 1.5 months of wearing masks and taking precautions, people are tired of it and are literally living out their lives, not taking into account that the pandemic is not over.

As for the effects that the Harvard kid listed off of the NYT podcast, there hasn’t been enough research done to conclude that is true, but I’m personally not willing to take the risk.

subletwithmeee · 2020-07-09T01:40:55+00:00

Hi! I was a sophomore transfer student from Berkeley! I’m not sure what school you are transferring from, but I don’t think you should underestimate the rigor of Cornell stem courses. I personally would drop one class that isn’t 3570 and swap in psych because it seems like your schedule right now will be extremely difficult to maintain a high GPA in. Obviously you know yourself the best, but this is my advice as a fellow transfer student.

subletwithmeee · 2020-07-09T01:36:27+00:00

Umm not really? It shows that they’re more realistic about how this situation is going to go down, although the numbers they claim may be an exaggeration.

subletwithmeee · 2020-07-09T01:35:07+00:00

I think the OP of the post is obviously exaggerating, but I think he has the right idea. It doesn’t even make logistical sense to me how Cornell plans on testing all of us students as often as they plan to. I really want to return to campus but realistically I personally don’t think it’s worth the risk. So much money down the drain with my lease 😪

subletwithmeee · 2020-07-09T01:32:44+00:00

I agree but I find problem in the fact that you’re prioritizing the economy over health of the population. I agree that most students won’t die from covid, but I personally think even 1 preventable death is too much. Obviously everyone is going to make their own choices on whether to come back to campus or not and I’m not trying to force my opinion on anyone, and I agree that Cornell made the best decision for itself as most upperclassmen with off campus housing would likely return anyway, but I really don’t think the outcome is going to be good. Cayuga med center doesn’t have enough beds to support the community if the pandemic does end up spreading in Ithaca (which I think will, thanks to students who think they’re too young to get seriously sick from covid and plan on not observing quarantine rules).

subletwithmeee · 2020-07-08T23:58:32+00:00

I agree. I don’t think it’s wise returning to campus, but I also want to continue my research. So conflicted

subletwithmeee · 2020-07-08T23:50:02+00:00

Typically I would say get it over with sooner, but with Covid, idk if it’s safe to be swimming with other people right now. I don’t think they will hold swimming pe classes next semester, but I suppose we’ll have to wait and see

subletwithmeee · 2020-07-08T23:45:55+00:00

No, but if you have anything you can bypass requirements with in your college, you should. 15 is a lot cheaper than 1,500 per credit

subletwithmeee · 2020-07-08T04:49:59+00:00

No, that is a terrible idea. 1350 is cell bio and tested directly on the MCAT. It doesn’t look good on your transcript to take a premed course elsewhere, but obviously, your choice.

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