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.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
The campus and the surrounding area is beautiful and the city of Ithaca is awesome (lots of cool restaurants and shopping to do.. if you have money which tends to be rare). Getting into town is sometimes tricky because the TCAT is never on time and breaks down a lot and Ithaca doesn't currently have a student shuttle into town (so you have to pay). On campus there isn't a whole lot to do on the weekends, other than the occasional After Dark event but even those do not provide much more than a half hour of entertainment.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Tuition is very pricey here and although the staff and facilities are very nice, it still seems a bit of a steep cost. However, financial aid is friendly and very helpful in finding out ways to cover tuition if your aid package comes back less than you expected.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Get involved in your classes!! Professors love it if you talk in class and come to their office hours. Don't be afraid of appearing nerdy, the extra effort on your part will definitely help you down the road.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Well of course the communications and music schools are fantastic here but really I would recommend Ithaca to anyone who really wants to get involved in their school. Since IC is pretty small it really is more like a community than a huge city full of college kids.
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.
The campus and the surrounding area is beautiful and the city of Ithaca is awesome (lots of cool restaurants and shopping to do.. if you have money which tends to be rare). Getting into town is sometimes tricky because the TCAT is never on time and breaks down a lot and Ithaca doesn't currently have a student shuttle into town (so you have to pay). On campus there isn't a whole lot to do on the weekends, other than the occasional After Dark event but even those do not provide much more than a half hour of entertainment.
Tuition is very pricey here and although the staff and facilities are very nice, it still seems a bit of a steep cost. However, financial aid is friendly and very helpful in finding out ways to cover tuition if your aid package comes back less than you expected.
Get involved in your classes!! Professors love it if you talk in class and come to their office hours. Don't be afraid of appearing nerdy, the extra effort on your part will definitely help you down the road.
Well of course the communications and music schools are fantastic here but really I would recommend Ithaca to anyone who really wants to get involved in their school. Since IC is pretty small it really is more like a community than a huge city full of college kids.