EMMANUEL: Both my parents worked in the tech industry, but I didn't 
quite understand what it was. I just knew that it had some magical 
element to it and I really wanted to dive further into that. 

COHEN-TAL: I was looking for a graduate program to deepen my 
technical skills and computer science to build products, to use 
technology, to create things, and bring to life ideas. Cornell Tech 
was just a perfect fit for that. 

CONTI: One of the core tenets of Cornell Tech is that technology is 
more of a horizontal than a vertical. It is touching, and will only 
continue to touch, every industry. My background is in mechanical 
engineering and my experience was with the aviation and defense 
companies, which move very slowly. I wanted to be in a place that was 
still on the cutting edge of technology, but more digitally focused, 
which moves at a much faster pace. 

SUE: Cornell tech stood out as the place where I can learn the 
technical skills to apply them into the healthcare world, creating 
products to more efficiently review cases and diagnose cancer. To give 
patients that peace of mind is extremely impactful and meaningful to 
me. 

COHEN-TAL: What sets a Cornell Tech alumni apart is the ability to 
think broadly and holistically about a product, about a solution, and 
about your role as part of a bigger team. 

EMMANUEL: Thinking back of the classmates that I had, the one word 
that stands out is 'leaders'. 

CONTI: When I went to Cornell Tech, my goal was to have an impact, 
move quickly, learn fast, and be in an environment that encouraged 
that. Reflecting on where I am now, I can say I'm there. Cornell Tech 
was my bridge to get there.