Ithaca College

Ithaca is really a great school when going into one of its better programs. Those programs include Music, Theater, Health Sciences, and Communication. The Psychology department is great too. Social life is a bit weird here. There is not much of a party life and I feel as if people tend to be clique-ish. Everyone is very friendly however. Being on a sports team or an established club really helps socially.

2nd Year Male -- Class 2015

Faculty Accessibility: A+, Social Life: B-

I am a cinema and photography major. I have to say for the most part, I enjoy my classes and the teachers are really friendly. Just a heads up for perspective students, you have to take 30 liberal art credits outside your major. While you do get involved in your major from the start, you are still taking a lot of classes outside your major. It can seem like a lot, especially when you are passionate about one specific thing. However, it does give you the chance to find a minor and gain a new interest in things.

Another aspect, I am not particular fond of about my major is that it is duel cinema and photography. You will be taking cinema classes along with photography classes. I myself am not really interested in learning and analyzing film, but since my major is combined I am required to take film classes. It is just another thought to keep in mind. I have to say, I do enjoy my photography classes so far.

As far as the campus goes the view of Lake Cayuga is unbeatable. If you are looking for a pretty campus, this definitely is one of the major perks of this college. The college campus is also on the smaller side, but with the layout and view it doesn't feel small like some schools. The dorm rooms of the campus are on the smaller side, but that is more less the same with most schools.

If you are planning on visiting Ithaca College, it is important to make sure you visit in the winter! I am used to snow, but if you are one to get seasonal depression it can be rough. The winters are cold and the sky is grey a lot of the time. However the summers are beautiful, and you can swim in the gorges! They don't call Ithaca is Gorges for no reason.

I personally wouldn't call Ithaca a party school. Like every college, there are people who drink and smoke, but there are other things to do then just party. Unfortunately, parties get shut down really early and there are no frats. If you are someone who likes to party hard, I don't know if Ithaca is right for you. I'm not saying there aren't some wild parties at moments, but its not an every weekend kind of thing.

Finally, the social aspect of Ithaca college. My personal experience so far is I have had a hard time making friends at Ithaca and I certainly would not call myself an anti social person. Friends for me are very important part to my happiness and I just have had a hard time finding solid connections. I have made one or two, but nothing that has made me feel like I had a little family on campus. I sometimes feel isolated in my dorm. However, I see people who seem to have made great friends. I really believe it all depends on the luck of the people on your floor and in classes/ clubs. Good Luck on the college decision process. Ithaca has some really good positives and negatives. College is of course what you make it, but just choose the aspects of the school that are most important to you!

1st Year Female -- Class 2018

Faculty Accessibility: A, Social Life: C-

Don't count on an adviser helping you. I contacted my adviser one time and she was arrogant and unhelpful. I haven't heard back from her. When I asked other students, who have been there a while, many had issues with getting any type of help and/or information from their advisers. When seeking help elsewhere, you will be directed back to your adviser! When working in mandatory groups, some students are so snotty and arrogant that they refuse to have meetings at any time that would be convenient for anyone but themselves. There goes part of your grade for missing a lot of those mandatory group meetings! They don't even care if the times they pick are when you have another class. They are that selfish!

1st Year Female -- Class 2016

Campus Aesthetics: A, Collaboration/Competitive: D-