Ithaca College Top Questions

What's unique about your campus?

Danielle

The best thing about this school is the gorgeous natural surroundings. Fall is my favorite time of year because of its beautiful colors, seasonal foods, and crisp air. I was able to hike up and down buttermilk falls during this time and I loved every minute of it. I also was able to attend applefest, a unique experience where the whole town can gather to celebrate fall with delicious fall flavors. Fortunately, my room is located on a high floor of towers over looking the beautiful lake scenery.

Monica

THE VIEW. I feel like the view we have definitely sets us apart from all the other upstate NY campuses. We have amazing views everywhere you go on (and off) campus. I usually go for runs on and off campus (behind main street, Coddington Road) and I get to run by running mini waterfalls--how many people get to do that? You can drive into town, park your car on the top level of a parking garage and see a breathtaking pink sunset. Or sit outside, on the balcony of the Peggy Ryan Williams Center and get a fantastic view of Ithaca--beyond the college, and see acres of green land and farms, other residential houses. Rain, snow, or shine, Ithaca can't help but be a sort of beautiful wonderland with hills you trek up, gorges you can swim in (or just visit when its cold) and acres of land to look out at and wonder what lies beyond the college premises.

Karimi

Truly I appreciate the professors I have during this first semester at Ithaca College. Despite the fact that they are well recognized for their achievements and titles, I find that their humbleness really allows me to feel less intimidated by them. These professors teach in a way that makes me want to push myself harder to excel in their classes, even when I am overwhelmed in the middle of the night. Their encouragement allows me to believe that I am capable of doing well in all of my eighteen credit classes, and to desire to follow in their foot steps.

Jamie

The best thing about Ithaca College is the community on-campus and off-campus. Ithaca College is in a college town, shared with Cornell University. The downtown scene is great for people who want to shop or try new restaurants. On-campus, students can find a club or organization that they can be a huge part of. No one feels excluded because everyone can find a great network of friends.

Emily

The best thing about Ithaca College is the opportunities that are offered for professional development while still attending school. Especially in my major, journalism, there are so many ways offered for me to gain field experience while earning school credits. The study abroad programs are excellent, and the L.A. program for journalism has also gotten many people the connections they need for post-college advancement. The amount of people that went to Ithaca College and are available for networking is incredible, and I'm so glad I came here.

Jessica

The best thing about Ithaca College was the size of the student body. I loved that it was bigger than high school but my classes were still around 100 or less students so the professor actually knew who you were.

Jacqueline

The ability to have many classes to choose from and there are many different art majors available. Most art schools only have the basic art classes but this school provides many options for the students to try different classes to find the best major to suit them.

Evan

The friends I have made there and the inspiration from some of my teachers.

Dawn

The best thing about Ithaca College is the number of opportunities it gives its students to explore and discover. There are over 100 clubs to chose from, and you can also start your own clubs. In addition, we have an exploratory major that allows you to remain undecided and take courses in a variety of subjects for up to 2 years until you find the major that is right for you. Finally, Ithaca College encourages all of its students to study abroad and learn more about the world around them. I love Ithaca College's limitless opportunties for its students.

Shea

Ithaca College is a great environment. It's students are a unique combination of highly motivated, intelligent and laid back. IC is not small enough for one to feel caged or stuck, but also not too big as to make students feel lost and disconnected. Classroom sizes are made to suit specific needs, and professors are willing to connect on a human level.

Christopher

The commitment that the professors and staff have to providing a good education to the students. It is very clear that the college is interested in making sure that each student becomes a productive, environmentally concious citizen. Although there are many clubs, groups, and sports offered, it is clear that the intent of the school is to prepare students to make a contribution to the world that we live in.

Gabriella

For me, the best thing about Ithaca College is the food they serve and the dining halls in general. There are three dining halls that all have special qualities, like one has a Kosher Kitchen, another has a vegan fridge, the other has gluten-free foods, and they all have extensive organic, vegetarian, and vegan options that are delicious even if you aren't into that. The food is all around great and there's always tons of variety, even with the deserts. Plus the dining services buys from local and organic sources as much as they can.

Michelle

To me, the best thing about my school is the music program, including all of the great teachers and students in it. It is a great community and a strong program that I feel challenges many. In general though, the accepting atmosphere is a great thing about my school. I feel like I can be myself and have a great time doing so while learning and maturing at the same time.

Gaelle

It's a really friendly atmosphere and there are a lot of activites available.

Madeline

The best thing about my school are the arts programs! There is so much influence of art and music on campus that the entire school just glows with talent! It is wonderful to have so many shows, concerts, and plays at our disposal and I would not change that experience for anything in the world! Also, the campus is very committed to being green and sustainabilty. The enviroment is important and we need to support it!

Anthony

atmosphere

caitlin

The people are smart yet liberal and care about the world they are in but still now how to have a good time.

Joshua

Since I am a communication student, I like the resources in the communication school, like the television and radio stations that allow me to participate in both media out of the classroom

Liana

The best thing about Ithaca is the opportunities available -if you participate, study, and get ahold of what is there you will go far.

Lauren

Everyone is really accepting and friendly. We have the resources of a larger school, but the comfort of a small one. Professors and students interact well together.

Luke

The community definitely. There is no way not to fit in here. Also Ithaca itself is a beautiful city, small but with everything you need. And the classes are great, especially the little obscure classes you hear about from upperclassmen. Those are typically very interesting and extremely rewarding.

Charles

The small size of my personal department made it easy for us to know our professors, and our professors to know us, creating a bond over the four years that I attended Ithaca.

Thomas

The faculty are supportive and are always avaliable for extra help. Ithaca is a college town neighboring Cornell and offers: a local farmers market, tons of artisian shops, bars and all the immenities found in a large city...but in a small rural town. IC is known for it's educational programs and yet offers hundreds of options in varsity sports and clubs. Many professors are doctors in their field and conduct research as well.

Annie

The Ithaca College Theatre department is like a family. The support from everyone envolved creates and incredible place to lern.

Kristen

The area areound Ithaca College is extremly beautiful. There are a lot of opportunities on and off campus for those students who choose to participate in them. There area also a lot of students who choose to coast by fairly easily. Like most schools, the education here is what you make of it.

Charles

The best thing about Ithaca would have to have been the intimacy of courses, and helpfulness of staff/faculty. There were so many administrators and employees that I believe were definitely there for the students. And because the campus wasn't too large, it was easy to get the necessary attention.

dana

i like the fact that there is a good music program the best beacause they host amazing people and have great concerts

Laura

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