Sophomore

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Environment and Sustainability, concentrating in policy and governance

Hi everyone, my name is Pauline Tymchenko and I am a transfer student majoring in Environment and Sustainability (CALS). I am originally from Kyiv, Ukraine but now I live in San Francisco. Before Cornell, I spent a year at College of San Mateo in Bay Area, so I know firsthand how overwhelming it is to adjust to a new school after a year or two in a completely different environment. Figuring out credit transfers, housing, advising, friendship, clubs and career paths takes time, energy and a lot of effort. Cornell aims to create the best experience for transfers by hosting various events and supporting us through the steps of our journey. However, there is always space for improvement!

If elected I will:
   - Make sure transfer voices are taken into an account on every issue or challenge that is happening in our community.
   - Bring any concerns or ideas on behave of transfer students to the student assembly.
   - Push for more engagement between transfer students from different colleges.
   
Transfer students make up around 14% of Cornell's student body! We matter!
I want every student to feel like they belong here and that they are represented, protected and heard!
   
Have ideas or questions? Reach me at pt448@cornell.edu
   
Thank you!