🍁 September 2024 🍁

Welcome to an exciting 2024 Fall semester, first-generation Trailblazers! If you are new, we at First-Generation & Low-Income Student Support are excited to have you join our Trailblazer community. If you are returning, welcome back to another beautiful day at Cornell.

Come visit us at 200 Barnes, M-F from 9 AM - 5 PM.

Stay connected and follow us on Instagram @cornell.trailblazers.

Access Fund is Now Open!

We’re pleased to announce that the Access Fund is now accepting applications until November 22nd! Apply here! This fund is designed to help students who qualify as low-income based on their financial aid package with up to $500* of financial support in various areas, including but not limited to: 

• Cornell Gym Memberships 

• Student OmniRide Bus Passes

• Sudden Catastrophic Medical, Vision, or Dental Expenses not covered by insurance. 

• Professional Interview Attire

• Winter Gear

• Laptop Repairs

• Transportation for Family Funerals

• Virtual Conferences: Attend professional or academic events.

• Summer Internships or Academic Experiences 

*Undergrads & graduate students receive different financial aid packages; to see guidelines, please read here. 

For any questions or further information, please email accessfund@cornell.edu.

Come Visit Our Peer Navigators!

Last Spring, we hired our first Peer Navigators! Our first-gen Peer Navigators are here to help you navigate Cornell and provide you with resources including but not limited to basic needs, mental health, and much more.

Come meet Aylin, Evan, and Santiago at 200 Barnes Hall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, or meet them at our upcoming Open House this Friday, 9/13! 

Do you know about the famous cozy spot, The Alternatives Library? Located in 130 Anabel Taylor Hall, it's the best place to have a rest, do homework, drink some hot tea, and enjoy some cozy company with friends. Go check them out here.

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Library Resources

Happy Fall from your favorite (or soon-to-be favorite) librarians! As you get started with your classes, the Cornell University Libraries are here to support your research needs! Here are some pro tips to help you ace your semester:

Get Help: The library is here to support you 24/7! Schedule a one-on-one consult with a librarian through “Meet with a Librarian.” Use our 24/7 chat to get quick support, or send an email to your liaison or subject librarian!

Library Locations & Spaces: Cornell is home to 18 different on-campus libraries, organized by subject! If you’re looking for books, subject specialists, collections, or other resources related to your major, get to know our different libraries here on our website!

The libraries also feature many study spaces to meet your needs! Here on our space finder page, you can filter study spaces based on preferences: are you someone who likes to study in a group? Do you need a silent study space? Are you looking for a 24/7 space for late night or early morning studying?

Special Library Spaces: We have spaces to meet all your needs. We have Interfaith Serenity and Meditation Rooms in both Olin and Mann Libraries to meet your needs be it prayer, meditation, yoga, or napping. Mann Library also has a Sensory Study Room with adjustable lighting, a sit-stand desk, an e-ink monitor, fidget toys, and soft seating options. Need a private space? You can book the Mann Privacy Pod on the first floor for teleconferencing or private conversations.

Borrowing Services: Cornell University Libraries have a collection of MILLIONS of physical materials, e-resources, technology, and other resources! If we don’t have a book or resource you need here at the library, you can also take advantage of Borrow Direct and InterLibrary Loan! If you’re an audiobook fan, you can also use the Libby app to check out books! Be sure to also download the “CornellSelf-Checkout” app to check out library books with your phone!

Off-Campus Access: If you’re studying off-campus, you can still access library resources! Access Anywhere is bookmarklet you can install in your web browser to directly access databases journals, and e-books that would otherwise be restricted or hidden behind paywalls.

Fun Tip of the Month: Did you know that you can access dozens of streaming services for free through the library website? Check out our list of video and streaming databases to access everything from documentary films, to Met Opera and theatre recordings, popular current films, and more!

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