The University itself would stand to benefit from efforts strengthening access to its alumni network. Cornell graduates offering helpful guidance to current students will improve the ability of Cornell graduates to find jobs or other post-graduate study opportunities.
This summer, at two wine tasting competitions in Switzerland and France, members of Cornell Cuvée won first place, proving their skills in wine identification. In addition to tastings, the competitions involved examinations and subject-matter presentations on the wines.
However, students should ask themselves the following questions: To what extent should clubs be created to mirror the real world? Are these processes conducive to learning? Do they afford students the proper opportunity to gain experience, knowledge and connections? Yes, exclusive clubs create many valuable opportunities for some students (not all). So what’s the issue?