Cornell University is a prestigious Ivy League research university located in Ithaca, New York, in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. The university is known for its diverse academic offerings across multiple colleges, with popular majors including engineering, business, computer science, agriculture and life sciences, biology, and economics. Cornell is particularly recognized for its world-class research programs, strong engineering and agriculture schools, beautiful campus architecture, and being the most accessible Ivy League school with a land-grant mission that emphasizes practical application of knowledge. The campus sits on hills overlooking Cayuga Lake in the college town of Ithaca, surrounded by dramatic gorges, waterfalls, and natural beauty, creating a scenic but somewhat isolated academic environment known for its intense winters and vibrant college atmosphere.