I was in chemical engineering at Cornell University. My girlfriend at the time dared me to do a play. I knew there was something I wanted, not necessarily engineering. Votes: 9
My parents are from Ghana. Until I was 17, I thought you had to go to college. I had no idea. I didn't know it was not an option. Votes: 7
I grew up listening to blues and rock 'n' roll and other music, but, legitimately, the Stones is one of my favorite bands in the world. Votes: 6
Never would I have thought that I would meet Mick Jagger, much less be working on the same project. Votes: 6
Jason Bourne is supposed to be really sneaky and spry, but as soon as he walks by, everybody pulls out their cell phones and starts recording. That level of fame is wild to see. Votes: 6
Another benefit of going to Cornell is that 90 percent of your friends are doctors. Votes: 2
What's nice about having an engineering degree is everybody thinks you are smart. Votes: 0
Every culture feels like their parents are the most stringent as far as, "We came to this country to work hard, we want you to be a doctor or a lawyer." Votes: 0
