Ithaca College

Ithaca College offers many opportunities to pursue any subject that you may desire to study. You can be a communication major and still have the chance to take art history or any other class that may catch your eye. As a cinema major, I have taken several film classes already that offer a variety of information on film techniques, directors' styles, and using actually film equipment. Ithaca does not require any general studies classes while attending, except for a semester of academic writing which helped me out a lot, but instead offers a wide range of classes that you may choose to take. At Ithaca you feel as if you have limitless options when it comes to your academic life. Ithaca does not bound you to any specific subject but instead encourages you to try new things and study something outside your major. You even have the opportunity to take classes at Cornell College or in any study abroad program. I know I'm already planning on studying in London, England during my junior year.

The professors at Ithaca College are devoted and are always willing to help students. As a sophomore I have learned more than I have ever imagined in my freshman year. As a cinema and photography major I have already made two short films and used bolex film cameras.

I am learning more and succeeding more than I thought I ever could. I get hands and personal instruction from my professors; it is an opportunity that not many other colleges offer.

1) Ithaca is gorges.
2) For the most part, the people here are very openminded and outgoing.
3) Music is a large part of Ithaca College's history, and it is fascinating to witness some of the shows that are put on here.

The Ithaca College faculty members are really knowledgeable about each of their respective fields and have no difficulty sharing this with students. Most have a Ph.D. in their field and have professional experience outside of the classroom which they incorporate into lessons. Students are given the ability to put forth feedback on their professors, so even if there was an issue with teaching students would be able to address this. There are tons of extra-curricular activities available on the IC campus, from a Quidditch club to a Gay Rights activism group, therefore enabling learning outside of the classroom as well. There is always a theater show or concert going on every night of the week (literally every night) so students find it hard to be bored.

Once took a class called Intro to Communication Disorders for fun. Turned out to be a really hard class but I learned so much. There are so many classes people can take that have nothing to do with your major. It can just be something that intrests you and you get credit for it. How great is that?!
I am a Writing major and enjoy the writing classes we have. So many different areas. We have creative, feature, sports and grant writing. I personally am a creative writer and I love being able to write about whatever I want and it doesnt matter how weird it sounds.

The professors here really know their stuff. They sincerely want you to learn your material and are always willing to meet with you after class to help hash out problems you are having. I've only been here for one semester but I've gotten help from several teachers outside of class and have done much better in class because of it.

The music curriculum isn't one where if you mention to people I'm a music major their response will be along the lines of Oh, that's easy. Our schedule is packed with one, .5, and two credit classes, and when we're not at class, we're practicing or reviewing homework in McHenry or the Diva Lounge. After my freshman year, I feel like I've really become emersed on what it's like to learn nothing but music (okay, so I had a few non-music classes too). Keyboard, history (and you can't forget Styles with John White!), fundies+music theory, sightsinging, and more have all provided a comprehensive background for preparation for my sophomore year.

I came to this school knowing almost nothing about communications, but we dived right in and were using cameras within the first week of classes. The curriculum for classes inside and outside park is very hands on and I feel very confident, even in classes I didn't think I would do very well in. The professors are very open and willing to help and I have always felt that they see us as individual students with specific needs rather than just a class. Not to mention, you will have an advisor who knows you name and can actually help you. I have had many opportunities to take classes in a variety of different fields and am learning more than I ever though I would.

All of my classes have been hands on from day one. The professors really like to get students involved and create a good student-teacher bond. I have had professors who go out of their way to meet you (my professors have even come to meet me in the lounge in my dorm!) to help me out with a project or go over information for a test.