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I love my major and my department. I am very close with many of my professors. I know pretty much all of the professors in my department and we are on a first-name basis. Students study and do their work when they have to. I have had many intellectual conversations outside of class and it is always interesting to see what people have to say on certain topics. Students are not that competitve, which I really like. In my experience i have found that I am offered help by other students or can ask other students for help without feeling stupid. In most of my classes I always feel like we are all in it together, and we help each other in making study guides and preparing for exams, etc. I think the education I have received at Ithaca was geared towards learning about my field and just learning about life in general. I feel that my major adequately prepared me for entry into graduate school or a job right after graduation. Advisors and professors are very helpful if you ask for advice and my advisor has been a huge mentor for me in my my 4 years here at Ithaca College. I spend time with this professor outside of class. She is my advisor as well as my research team instructor. I have also taken additional classes with her. We will have barbecues at her house as a team, or go out to dinner. It's really nice to be able to share you personal life as well as be let into a professor's personal life. I have taken many unique and great classes that really just open your mind and allow you to think about something you have never even considered or thought about before. It's really amazing.

The size of Ithaca makes academics great and limiting at the same time. Smaller classrooms, more personal relationships with professors, and more manageability are advantages. But there are lost opportunities in the restricted size of the student body because there are less conferences, speakers, and there is less involvement. I also really love my major and that it is small because only a certain number of students relative to the whole migrate into it. It is a program that finds you through weeding out, rarely one that incoming students apply to. The downfall is that because it is so small, it does not receive very much attention from the college and that is limiting as well.

I generally like the way my classes are here at Ithaca. They are not very large, and I have had a lot of the same teachers more than once, so by now they know who I am and vice versa. Because I major in drama and spanish participation is a key factor of my classes, and the attendance policy is a bit more strict, some say too strict.

Professors do know your name. The class size is very small and enjoyable. I like my professors very much

The music school at Ithaca is kind of like a highschool. It's small (around 500 students,) and most people know each other, or at least of one another. Teachers really get to know their students (usually), and are almost all quite helpful. Music students talk alot about music, pretty much all the time. They also talk about intellectual things that aren't music-related, but it's really nice to sit back and laugh over a TV show sometimes, too. The music education degree at Ithaca is really focused on creating good teachers, which in turn gets graduated jobs (almost 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}!) The performance degree experience depends a lot on your private teacher, but to be successful requires loads of motivation and a strong sense of your end goal.

professors: know my name only if i care to let them in on it.. favorite class: physics of sound. or digital recording and editing. or music in the media. or survey of jazz history. or music of latin america. or cultural anthropology. or stars and galaxies. or new telecom technologies. those were all pretty bitchin classes. least favorite: intro to mass media, but mickey lee doesn't work at ithaca anymore, so that's cool. also academic writing, but i had a ton of things going on that semester and i just couldn't give two shits about that fucking class. and i only had to take it b'cuz i got a friggin 3 on the AP composition test in high school, which was bullshit... also i didn't enjoy money and banking, but i suppose i learned a lot, and i had to take that for my economics minor. study: people study all the time. that's what you do in college. if you don't study, you're wasting your parents'/your money, as well as a valuable opportunity to better yourself through acquisition of knowledge. intellectual conversations ex-class: absolutely. especially on late night coke raps or early morning 420 sessions. competitive: only the ones with no friends. you'll learn more working WITH your peers, not against them. unique: digital recording and editing. look up the course description and tell me you don't want to take that class. my major/department: TVR is cool i guess, i don't know, i should have been in the music school. or maybe gone to a different school, atleast for what I personally want to do with my life. but i'm sure it's good for the majority of people in the program. professors outside of class: my labor economics professor invited the whole class (about 9 of us) to his house for food and drinks. i didn't go, but it was probably a good time. like with any school, some professors enjoy making time outside of class for their students, and some can't wait to get the fuck home at the end of the day. i'm not the type to seek such outside attention, but if i were, i'm sure i would see mixed results as to whether or not my professors were available. academic requirements: challenging at times, yet beneficial indeed. core requirements for each respective program of study are tailored very well. job/learning's sake: it depends on how much the student wants to be geared toward a job. there are certainly plenty of opportunities to hook up with alums or internships or what have you, for the most part it depends on how much the student is willing to take advantage of these opportunities. also a factor is the program of study - sometimes the professors are also very successful participators in the fields they teach, and sometimes they haven't been successful since the 70s/80s and no nothing of the current incarnations of the industries they think they are preparing the students for.

most classes are small, especially if you have a park production major (like televeison and radio). professors know your name, unless you are in a huge lecture. most teachers are nice, but some of them are douches. a lot of students are lax about the whole academic thing, but most are incredibly driven, not only inside the classroom, but outside as well (extracurriculars and such). i don;'t spend much time with professors out of class. education at ithaca is geared toward getting experience, like internships.

I had a really strong relationship with my Sociology professors. I worked one on one with most of my professors and developed a strong academic relationship with them. This allowed me to have really amazing experiences as an undergraduate: a teaching assistant, research assistant, and an independent researcher. I even co-wrote an article for publication. These relationships helped me get into graduate school and I have formed relationships with my professors that will continue as I move on from Ithaca College. My professors were excited for my active involvement and appreciated me in taking the initiative/ A lot of students study in the pub, library, or in their rooms. I did most of my work at my work-study job, at the pub, or at my house. I took a class about women in pop music that I really enjoyed. We listened to music, watched videos, and learned about the social impact of music. I feel like professors welcome debates and opinions, and it the education setting is geared to help people take a critical perspective on the world.

all professors know my name, i would say people here are less competitive than people in my high school

Do professors know your name? · Most do, but there are some that don't. A good portion of the ones that don't are from large lecture classes. Tell us about your favorite class. Least favorite? · My favorite class was about gardens; it was amaizing. I never learned so much in a class before and I still haven't. My least favorite class is tied with an astronomy class and the media and politics class. They were not taught well and the professors made no sense. How often do students study? · I study often, but it really depends on the student. The majority does study a good amount. Is class participation common? · I would say no, but I participate more than most people do. I also find that it depends on the person that teaches the class. Do Ithaca students have intellectual conversations outside of class? · Again it depends on who you are talking about. The people that I hang with do but we also have personal reasons for being interested in more intellectual topic. Are students competitive? · I think people are, but I would say more competitive with sport than work or school. What's the most unique class you've taken? · My garden class was the most unique. I loved that class. Tell us about your major / department. · My major is Sociology with a Gender concentration. We talk about what is wrong in society regarding gender and sexuality. The department is really great. I like them a lot. Do you spend time with professors outside of class? · I spend time with them, but for the most part I don't. It's just not who I am, but other do a lot. How do you feel about Ithaca 's academic requirements? · I think that they make sense. I think that Park is stupid for not having better liberal arts requirements. Is the education at Ithaca geared toward getting a job, or learning for its own sake? Depending on what major you have it could go either way.

Solid teachers, solid courses. My personal feelings aside on particular subjects, IC has a very good academic program, i like it.

I have had an overall positive experience with the faculty and academics here. The teachers know my name and I feel comfortable going to them one-on-one for help. I feel that the standards at the Park School of Communications are a little bit to strict.

Yes, my professors know my name. My favorite class is Sociology 100 with Laskowitz. My least favorite class is writing with Elaine Faraggua. Students barely study unless you are in Anatomy and Physiology. Class participation is common. No Ithaca students do not have intellectual conversations outside of class. No, students are not competitive. I am an Occupational Therapy and Health Policy Study Major. Yes, I occasionally spend time with professors outside of class. I feel Ithaca's academic requirements are pretty easy for the average student. Yes, I would say the education at Ithaca is geared towards getting a job, and learning.

I think that all or most of my professors know my name, which is great. All professors have office hours, answer emails and are accessible. It was important to me to be a name and not a number at college. Class participation is common, especially in smaller classes. Students are competitive, but not overly competitive that it's uncomfortable. I love my major! It's integrated marketing communications - one of the only schools with this major. It's a mix of advertising, public relations, marketing and business. My major is in the communications school, but I also take classes in the business school. Outside of my major requirements, I can take any classes I want. I chose a minor in health communication to take more classes related to communications I also enjoy the health field. I love that with my major I did not have general education requirements, so I didn't have to take basic math or science again. Some math was integrated into some of my required classes. I have been taking major classes since my freshman year, which you can't do at many schools. I think classes are geared toward jobs and just learning for learning. As a communications senior, some of my classes have been more career oriented, but it is definitely helpful

Challenging academics, with supportive staff.

Professors always know your name here. I have only have 4 classes that were over 50 students...most of my classes hve 20-25 people. Students are competitive in class, but outside its not so much. My major made it easy to study abroad which is common to do at ithaca.

Yes, the professors do know my name. It is a very personal experience. My favorite class is Contemporary Issues in Sports because the class is so interactive and there is not a great work load.

All my professors know my name and know me personally. Favorite class is my architecture across cultures because it gives me a break from the sociology I am always doing. Least favorite is statistics because duh. I study a lot because I have to keep up with the readings but each student is different. Class participation is huge in my sociology classes but not everyone partakes it in. I have intellectual conversations outside of class and have lost friends over it because they "don't want to hear about it" but I found others to make up for it. College is competitive by nature. Most unique class I took was Critical Race Theory as it really challenged me to think outside of myself. I am a sociology major and this has been my life blood on campus - most all (but a few) of the professors are amazing. I try to meet with professors and keep them up to date plus I see some of them at the various activities and events I attend. I feel that academically I am challenged so that I am forced to work and try but not going insane. Sometimes there is too much reading so I have to skim but I always tell the professor that I feel this way. The education is different depending on your school and focus of study. For me it is a bit of both.

many teachers make it all about the students, mostly laid back atmosphere, i have definitely had bad professors, however. supportive teachers

My professors do know my name. I was impressed that in my two most recent 80 person lectures, my professors took photos of every studet on the first day and memorized our names. Students aren't very competitive, no one really discusses grades with anyone but their friends but I think most students are concerned about doing well in their classes.

Class sizes are mostly on the small side: 20 students in most classes, and some seminars with 7. This makes the atmosphere very friendly, and even in big classes there is room to establish somewhat of a rapport with the professor and peers. Most professors, in my experience, are very intelligent, and are generally good teachers. Some have lacked an interesting or engaging style, despite their knowledge of the subject. In my four years, two professors have been downright terrible, and (as far as I know) both were subsequently fired. In general education classes, I was shocked at the idiocy of some of my peers, but I soon realized they were students from the school's less established majors. Within my major, I was quite impressed with the intelligence of my peers, and on a few occasions I was challenged to better myself. Most challenges, however, came from the professors, though I wish they had challenged me more often.

Professors try to learn your name even in the larger classes which is nice to know that they are at least making an effort Favorite class is chemistry because of the teacher, she is enthusiastic, and makes organic chemistry seem easy My major is physical therapy, its nice to be able to know that your going to be in the same classes as these kids for the next 4 years so it is a good group to get to know and form friendships with It is really easy to get a hold of professors outside of class, the majority are very approachable, and always willing to put in the extra time if necessary which is nice

Academics are full of variety but are only challenging based on the nature of the subject. The professors, for the most part, are good. I have had a few though who are more concerned with imposing their views on you rather than come up with a teaching approach that provokes students to question the material and learn about an issue from all sides.

Professors/advisors are for the most part very friendly, interested in your progress, and engaging. Some hold parties, attend parties, and hang out with students outside of class. A lot of students are morons who couldn't care less about their minds or their careers, but more students are extremely engaged, active, and passionate. We're a fun bunch, I'd say. Education here is very career-focused, but at the same time I think that the school gives you a good foundation in the liberal arts. Everyone's competitive, but not very much. Classes are generally easy, and professors don't like failing students. Depends on who you get, though. However, watch out for the journalism department. It's a piece of steaming crap. If you're thinking of going into journalism, major in your area of interest and write for the newspaper/work at the TV station. That simple.

Some know my name. Some have an uncanny ability to remember everyone's name. Depending on the class, students participate eagerly. My favorite classes are smaller (20 students) with discussion and taught by an engaging, respectable professor. Pilosophy, writing. I hate scattered, absent-minded professors ( i have one now) and professors who just don't care. Usually my enjoyment of the class depends greatly on the professor. My education here had damn well better help me get a job or I've lost a lot of money.

Class sizes are small and professors are usually pretty attentive to students needs. Park students tend to be haughty.

Professors know your name if its a small enough class. My favorite class is Health, just because i love learnign about stuff like that. Least favorite, statistics, because i hate math. It seems like a very academic campus, people go out and have fun alot but always get work done. Class participation is very commonm, as is intellectual conversations outside of class. its not weird to talk about stuff your learning about in class with your friends. Im exploratory, which is a realy good program, IC is really helpful and supportive in helping you get the right classes and deciding what you want to do. The only professor i see outside of class is my advisor. Where education is geared for depends on the major. For the most part, it is very job orientated. (example- students in the theater program have an almost 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} acceptance rate into Broadway)

Almost all of my professors know my name which is mainly because my major is a small group of people. My favorite classes are the ones that are very specific to my major which is exercise science, and class participation is pretty common. Students study a lot here, unless they are in a easier major. The most unique class I have taken is Principles of Fitness Evaluation and Prescription because it was the most career oriented. We would often have to perform exercise tests on "clients" as if it was a real professional setting. I see some of my professors outside of class in the exercise professionals majors club. Ithaca is geared towards learning, but often times my major helps us to interact with clients in a professional way because that is one of the most important things that we will need to know in the future.

each professor is totally unique. Last semester i had a professor where it was totally obvious the only reason he was even teaching us was because he used to be a researcher at cornell until they cut his funding and he was left without a job. He never bothered to learn our names. Wasn't exactly the most helpful guy outside the class, and just didn't seem to care at all. But he was just one professor. That same semester i also had an amazing professor. The first day of classes he greeted us each individually as we walked in and took our seats. He would come over introduce himself and shake our hand. And he worked everyday for the first few classes to make sure he knew all of our names. He would also, after every test ask what we thought, if we thought it was really easy, too difficult,fair, etc. and he took notes to everything we said and we try to make changes before the next test to make sure everyone thought it wasn't really easy nor was it too hard and always fair. He always made himself available for help or just any questions in general even if they weren't about that class and were maybe just about college life in general. It was actually said to leave his class at the end of the semester. So i mean every single professor out there is different

Classes are great. They are mostly small and professors know you by first name basis. They prefer that you call them by a first name basis as well. For the most part they are very available outside of class and really enjoy when students come to their office hours. I think that Ithaca's professional schools have high academic requirements, but it's good. It's not too difficult to pull of B grades at Ithaca, but A grades are different. I think if you are interested in communications especially this school will prepare you to get a job.

My classes are small and my professors are all friendly. I feel the school could expect more of students (certainly I have felt thats the case in my liberal arts classes). The private instructors are (for the most part) extraordinary.

Professors are good on the most part. Love the politics department. Don't enjoy the english classes, but don't like english classes in general. Students to an average amount of studying. Class participation is fairly common, depending on the subject. Intellectual conversation is pretty common, I participate often. Students are not as competitive as other places. Most unique class I've taken is Ecophysiology, mixing ecological affects on plant and animal physiology. Great class! Bio classes are tough, but the program is good. I've liked most of my major professors. Also, to graduate we MUST do research for at least a semester and present it. This is not common, and some schools, you have a hard time finding research opportunities. I sometimes have discussions with professors outside of class. Requirements are okay. Education geared toward both jobs and learning for its own sake.

When I want them to know my name, yes - they do, and remember me. My favorite class was Personal Essay with Elizabeth Lawson. She is simply a wonderful, intelligent, genuine woman who wants every student to succeed. Her feedback and understanding as a person - not just a professor - makes her very approachable. She's the kind of woman who helps a person without realizing it. Studying varies - I know many students who do nothing but party, and many students to do nothing but study. Class participation is very common - I love sitting back and listening to students who I find exceptionally intelligent and wonder why they came to Ithaca. I also find it easy to participate in the right atmosphere (a lot of it depends on the professor and size of the class). I find that students are most competitive amongst those they are closest to - the girls on my team are so competitive with each other both on the field and in the classroom that it irks me at times. It's just school.

Most of my professors know me and remember my name. My favorite subject was Italian. The tv department needs to structure itself better.

Yes all my professors know my name My favorite class is my WSI class, and myleast is Accounting Students study based on major.. Biology majors study CONSTANTLY, TAMS do mostly physical work (like working on shows and plays) and business students are usually athletes...so not so much Class participation varies Yes, intelectual conversations happen outside of class Students are very competitive The most unique class I've taken is probably WSI I just switches into the business school, so I'm not really sure Yes, I go to office hours outside of class The academic requirements are very well suited Ithaca's education is geared toward getting a job

All of my profs know my name. its nice. my favorite classes are the classes that i feel are most useful. my major also has a purpose so when i have to take a social science as a requirement, i don't find it useful.My GenEds are the most boring classes to me cause i take them to get them out of the way and not because they interest me. I don't study that much but some classes push me and that is nice. even in lectures participation is expected and common. I see my profs outside class a lot but that is due to my major the the out of classroom time that is expected of me. There are a lot of competitive students but that doesn't bother me. I do everything at my own level and it works.

The professors are really approachable and nice, and yes they know my name, but that may be because i go to them often. class participation is not that common, but i think it is very good and useful to the learning process. it really depends on who hte professor is. i feel like what we learn is geared for the modern work-force...which is really good. just from required lab classes i already have enough credentials to get a good internship and know my way around a lab. it is also amazing that if you are dedicated enough you can work with a professor doing research! Not many people in Ithaca are motivated. academically, people are either smart enough to get by, or they fail and get by.

Most professors know your name (depending on type of class) Favorite class-honors seminar. Least favorite--experimental chemistry. Class participation is pretty common--especially in small classes. Sometimes I engage in intellectual conversations outside of class. Students are competitive, but in a healthy way--not like cornell which is cut-throat. The most unique class I have taken is about insanity in american literature. The education in Ithaca is geared to getting a job and also just for leaning.

Yes the professors know my name

Professors know my name. My writing classes are by far my favorite classes. The classes are small. Everyone seems to get close by the end of the semester. Least favorite: science lectures. Studying depends on majors. Physical Therapy students study the most out of anyone I've met at IC. Class participation depends on the class. In my writing classes there is a lot of participation. In lectures, hardly any. IC students definitely have intellectual conversations outside of class. I don't think there's much competition between students. I think everyone wants to do well, but it's not like high school where everyone is always comparing grades. Autobiography with Gigi Marks is the best and most unique class I've taken. I'm a Writing major with a Creative Writing concentration. The department has a lot of very unique, talented, and brilliant professors. They offer a pretty good variety of classes. I've spent a little time with professors outside of classes-writing professors. IC's academic requirements are okay-I don't think, for example, that writing majors need to take two 3 credit science classes. I think the general requirements need to change depending on majors. I think the education at IC is geared toward learning, for the most part-again, depends on major. I wish the writing major helped with career options more.

My professors do know my name. My favorite class - culture and community in education and teaching. Students study fairly often. Yes to intellectual conversations outside of class. Yes! - very competetive Most unique class - Human Sexuality My major is competitive and challenging. The department has disappointed me as a whole. I do not spend time with professors, within my major, outside of class. Academic requirements are fair and straightforward.

A majority of classes at IC have a smaller number of students in them (about 30). Professor knows your name and all have office hours, everyone is approachable and willing to help you out if needed. My favorite class is hands on and allowed me to plan my own event- saw it all from start to finish. While some students can me competitive, kids participate in class. I'm CMD (Communication Management and Design) and love my major, we take a variety of classes that deal with real experiences that will def. benefit me when getting a job after graduation.

Professors know my name since class sizes are normally 25 students. My favorite class is AdLAb in which my class is participating in the NSAC for AIM creating an entire advertising campaign.

All my professors know my name, but I make an effort to let my professors know I invest time, effort and energy into the class and they appreciate that. I took a great class freshman year- Media Literacy and Popular Culture. It was through the psychology department, but it had a lot of communications students in it as well. It pulled a lot of issues together for a better understanding. The class covered advertising, psychology, a little math, video production, visual design, journalism, history, politics and controversial issues like violence, sexuality and marketing to children. I have conversations with my friends about articles in The Ithacan, interesting articles we find online, funny videos and about "big picture" topics like religion, politics, beliefs, values, morals and ethics. Students are competitive in my perspective, but I think that may only be in Park. Students will say they're not competitive, but they totally are. Everyone's vying for that editor, director, producer, president or e-board position. And it can be a competitive atmosphere. My major is absolutely fabulous. I switched from Journalism to Integrated Marketing Communications- basically advertising, public relations and marketing areas, half in the business school, half in Park School of Communications. After I switched my major I went from doing well in class but not necessarily caring about the class to being a fanatic about my professors and enjoying both attending class and doing work. It's all about finding that connection with your work. Some majors lead straight into job atmospheres, like students in Health Sciences and Human Performance (HSHP), but others, say Writing or English in the school of Humanities and Sciences (H&S), in my opinion are just degrees. They don't necessarily lead into job opportunities directly. Ithaca does stress the importance of expanding your horizons. Take a class not required for your major that just sounds interesting or fun. It's good to switch things up and just learn something new, you might actually like it.

My academic experience at Ithaca has been very good, for the most part. I've found most classes to be challenging and interesting, but I've found that the quality of professors varies depending on what department you are in. In the majority of my classes, the size is usual a good fit that allows a balance between a lecture and class participation. Nearly every professor has made themselves accessible and I've built relationships with several professors that have extended beyond the classroom. If you go into the communications school, you don't have to deal with any gen ed requirements, so you're not obligated to take classes in certain categories, which makes it easier for you to study subjects that fall within your interests.

I really recommend the Exploratory Program for incoming freshman that don’t know exactly what they want to do. It allows you to not declare a major until the end of your sophomore year so that you can take classes in whatever area you want. I came in to Ithaca as an Exploratory student with the idea that I may want to major in journalism and after taking an introductory journalism class, I applied to be in the program. Generally the classes at Ithaca College are a good size, about 20 people average. There are a few introductory classes that are around 100 people but it definitely doesn't get any bigger than that and as you get further along in your major, the class sizes tend to get smaller. Because of the size of Ithaca College, people get to know the people in their major pretty well and can often be really tight knit groups. I can't speak for all Ithaca College students, since there are so many different types of academic programs, but as a journalism major, my classroom experience has been mostly hands-on. We learned how to write stories and interview people by actually going down to the police station or city hall and doing it. At least for Park majors, there is really top of the line video, audio and photography equipment that we get to use for our classes. So in my broadcast news class, we learned how to use video cameras and editing equipment and made broadcast news packages and for my photojournalism class we used the Cannon 10D cameras to go out and shoot pictures.

Academics at Ithaca are phenomenal. Except for some Introductory courses, like Intro to Theater or Intro to Psychology, most classes are small. Outside my Intro to Theater class, my largest course to date has 28 students. Most professors, even those who teach large classes, make a sincere effort to learn student names and are readily available whenever help is needed. Work ethic varies by program, but most IC students are studying something they are passionate about and study often. I spend about three or four hours a day on homework, but try to break it up through my day, instead of doing it all at night. My majors are Journalism and Politics. In my journalism courses, my classes definitely are teaching applicable skills that I will apply in my future careers. Some of the requirements are a little tedious, like History of Mass Media and Ethics of Mass Communication, but it can be nice to have an easy class in a packed semester. As for politics, the courses I have selected have varied. Some, like Ideas and Ideologies, give great theoretical and historical basis for a variety of classes, including some outside the politics department. Others, like Comparative Nationalism, don't seem to have any applicability outside the classroom. Ultimately, I am extremely satisfied with the education I'm receiving at Ithaca College. The courses are challenging and fun, and my academic requirements allow me to explore many different areas of interest.

My favorite classes are always the discussion based ones. I hate going in and sitting in a lecture for 50 minutes. I love interacting with other students and discussing the class material because it helps spark different ideas and it allows me to see different viewpoints and ideas. The professors that usually make the biggest impact are the ones who don't focus on the grades or the assignments, but on the fact that their students are taking something from their course and leaving with a better understanding of the material. Class participation is sometimes overwhelming in classes, especially my politics class which I love. Sometimes people don't have the most intelligent ideas to contribute, but it is always interesting to listen to how some of the student body thinks and analyzes subjects. Students are very competitive in Ithaca, especially in my school, Roy H. Park. All TVR majors want to have the best television show on ICTV or the most viewers. The journalism majors all need to out-write and out-grade their peers, this I know because it is my major and I have experienced endless questions of what grade I received on this article or that one. It is a difficult major because we all have our own style and if it clashes with the professor's outlook on journalism than we could have a difficult time in class, especially when other students are comparing themselves to us. My major is in a state of flux right now and we are waiting for a more cohesive curriculum throughout the department and more stable and effective professors. Ithaca's journalism major is presented as one of the best in the country's, but unfortunately it has not been the best experience for me. Luckily, I have my politics minor to keep me engaged and excited about classes, and there are the select courses and professors of journalism that are successful in helping the department.

Ithaca has some amazing classes, and some horrible professors. Most classes are smaller (20-30 students). My journalism program has been horribly disorganized but then many other programs are awesome, especially I've heard good things from TV-Radio, Physical therapy, and Integrated Marketing students. My favorite class ever was Psychology of Women with Carla Golden-I wish I could have taken it again! Also, Gigi Marks and Paul Cody are great writing professors. Students have lots of intellectual conversations outside of class and one thing I've loved about Ithaca is it has gotten me to think so much more, about so many interesting issues. Ithaca has a mix of studies, some aimed for a job, others based on liberal arts. I'm surprised though that Ithaca doesn't have an elementary education major.