Exploratory Living-Learning Communities

Exploratory LLCs offer students an opportunity for relationship building around an area of interest. Students choose 2-3 events each semester to deepen their knowledge, skills, or practice with their interest.

Arts & Wellness | Food Culture House | Gaming | Global | STEM | Writers House

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students in common area

Quick Facts

  • All returning students to Exploratory LLCs must apply for a Peer Leadership position in order to be considered
  • All first-time LLC students are required to participate in 2-3 opportunities each semester
  • Each Exploratory LLC offers unique and specialized resources for the LLC residents (see below for details in each community)
Arts & Wellness Community
  • Students explore the 8 dimensions of personal wellbeing through visual, performing, and musical arts
  • Renovated lounge spaces offer a painting studio, paper craft room, and wellness-focused study areas
  • Part of our "linked living-learning community" building, which allows cross-programming and access to unique facilities in the Gaming, STEM, and Kuumba House LLCs
  • Open to students of all years and all majors
  • Active peer leaders run events, connect residents to campus and community resources, and much more!
Food Culture House
  • Devoted to food, food cultures, and food security around the world
  • Residents have access to an upgraded kitchen and pantry stable items (spices, etc)
  • Programming with the Cornell Cooperative Extension, Food Security Advocates, Campus Auxiliary Services, and eGarden are common
  • Open to students of all years and all majors
  • Active peer leaders run events, connect residents to campus and community resources and much more!
Gaming LLC
  • New Pilot in Fall 2023!
  • For students interested in building community, wellbeing, and entrepreneurial skills around video gaming and eSports
  • Renovated lounge spaces to allow students to build community and practice skills in gaming, graphic design, and technology
  • Part of our "linked living-learning community" building, which allows cross-programming and access to unique facilities in the Arts & Wellness, STEM, and Kuumba House LLCs
Global House
  • For students interested in exploring the role of diverse cultures in and out of the United States
  • Active peer leaders run events, connect residents to campus and community resources (like Study Abroad and Study Away, Volunteer and Service), and host cultural celebrations throughout the year
  • Cultural Dinners, field trips, and engagement with faculty and staff from all around the world contribute to broadening perspectives
STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) LLC
  • Formerly Medical Interest Group LLC, the new STEM LLC looks to connect more students in STEM fields to support collaboration, wellbeing, and equity in STEM
  • Lounges provide wellbeing-focused study spaces, encouraging healthy habits in these demanding fields
  • Specific attention in providing resources for underrepresented groups in STEM majors
  • In-hall tutors host hours in the lounges
  • For all majors and years
  • Part of our "linked living-learning community" building, which allows cross-programming and access to unique facilities in the Arts & Wellness, Gaming, and Kuumba House LLCs
Writers House
  • For students interested in all types of creative and academic writing including literary writing, science writing, song writing, poetry, music, film, plays, short stories, and the teaching of writing.
  • For all majors and years
  • Active peer leaders provide mentorship, run events, connect residents to campus and community resources including visiting writers, lectures, publishing opportunities, etc.
  • Writing Tutors, trained by the Writing Learning Center, hold hours in Seneca Hall
  • A library and conference room are used for book clubs, movie screenings, and other social events

Visit the Inquiry & Discovery LLC Page

Visit the Cohort Community LLC Page

Visit the Living-Learning Community Page for a list of all LLCs