JWillia29

Dorm Life

There are many options for housing on the Ithaca College campus. Ranging in cost, you could live in a single, double, or triple in the traditional quads. There are the towers with quite a view of the lake. The terraces are a little bit nicer, again with a view. There are also on campus apartments available that can open up different options for students. Having only lived in the quads, I am not a fan of the setup of the rooms. Hallways are set up kind of "hotel-style" where there are just rooms next to each other. I feel that if there were rooms across from each other or underclass suites, it would be easier to meet people in the dorm.

Campus Police

I feel that campus police don't really have much of an impact on campus. I don't think that punishments are in place, so the party atmosphere is felt. I do not feel that people take consequences into consideration when partying, because they are not strictly enforced.

Exercise Science

In the exercise science department the professors are very knowledgable and incredibly dedicated to their jobs. The professors are always looking for more research projects to expand their knowledge and explore different ideas out there. It is a very strong program that can open up many career opportunities.

So Loose

Campus police do not really enforce much about alcohol or drugs unless you are blatantly being an idiot about it. It has even been said that it is much better to get caught on campus with drugs or alcohol than downtown because there will not be nearly the same consequences on campus. It is kind of ridiculous how much alcohol and pot there is clearly visible without consequences.

Bus

The bus is incredibly convenient. You can have a bus pass added to your ID card and it goes downtown and to the mall every half hour, and it hits the streets on the way there. It is cheap otherwise so, it is a good option.

Campus Network

Ithaca College has a TERRIBLE campus network. The internet is very slow and the IT department does not respond quickly to problems. I was in a computer class when the network crashed, which made it so that nobody could finish their assignments. It is a hassle to have to work with the school's computers and internet service.

SAD

There is a saying here that is "It looks like an Ithaca Day." An Ithaca day is a gray, dreary day with either rain or snow. I would say that at least 2/3 of the school year there is precipitation. It is funny when it turns sunny, because there will be people sunbathing when it is only about 50 out.