Marcello Popelka '28

Marcello Popelka, a sophomore undergraduate student at Cornell University who is majoring in biological sciences, plans on going to medical school to pursue a career as a medical physician. Growing up in Canandaigua, NY (90 minute drive from Ithaca), he grew up playing tennis year-round, and he still plays tennis with friends on occasion. He enjoys spending time with friends and family, especially going out to new restaurants in Ithaca. Whenever he is not doing work or spending time with friends, you may find him running around campus. 

Marcello’s advice for incoming freshmen

“Never compare to others as everyone has a unique background ”

College: Arts & Sciences

Tutoring: BIOMG 1350, BIOG 1440, PHYS 2207/2208, CHEM 2080, CHEM 3570/3580

Email: mrp262 [at] cornell.edu