Ithaca College Reviews

"Ithaca College is where I truly gained hands on experience for all things media related. Not only do you have the option for cinema, television, radio and broadcasting but the classes and opportunities there really throw you directly into it all. Ithaca does a good job in making sure they cater to your specific interests. There is a club, activity or opportunity for truly everybody involved in the Park School of Communications. One of the coolest opportunities that the Park School offers is the chance to spend 1-2 semesters in New York City, Los Angeles, or London. While there, you get credit for interning full time. You can take 6 credits worth of working in the industry while you balance 6 credits of interning. I spent two semesters in New York City where Ithaca helped me land three internships. It is because of that program that was I able to land a full-time job before I even graduating college. CNBC welcomed me as a video producer and were nice enough to let me finish my degree before expecting me to start. I was thrilled. The hands on experience and network of Ithaca alumni really propelled me forward in my career. I am forever grateful that I chose Ithaca and still remain close with many of the peers and professors I met."

"Without the experiences I had at Ithaca College, I wouldn't be where I am in my career today. Ithaca provides a supportive, inclusive environment to express yourself and grow personally and academically. The curriculum was challenging and shaped me as a thinker, and the opportunity for international study was immersive and impactful. Ithaca professors come from a broad range of professional and academic backgrounds. Expect lively, insightful lectures and discussions. You'll establish valuable professional networks and genuine friendships to last a lifetime. IC alums are everywhere! The surrounding Ithaca community and access to resources at Cornell University enhance the student experience significantly. Take advantage of the knowledge overflowing on both South and East Hills. Enjoy the endless natural resources, vibrant culture, and burgeoning restaurants. If you can, spend at least one summer in Ithaca to truly appreciate its magic and beauty. After graduation, expect to return time and again for nostalgic campus visits and the citys endless charm."

"Ithaca College is a great place to go for an undergraduate degree. There seems to be a little something for everyone. However, I would say that one of the drawbacks is that the student body is not particularly diverse. As I live in New York City, I thrive on diversity, and I wish I was able to make friends with people of different backgrounds while at college. I believe it would have had a great impact on my experience as a student."

"Through courses such as Individual & Group, Adult Evaluation and Intervention Processes in OT, Pediatric Evaluation and Intervention Processes in OT, Concepts in Pediatric OT, and Concepts in Adult OT, my peers and I were educated on how to develop a clients occupational profile. This is the first, and most important, step that occupational therapists engage in with the client during the initial meeting. The significance of this first encounter stems from gaining rapport with the client, identifying client goals, and brainstorming ideas for future therapy sessions. The client is asked questions concerning reason for services, past medical history, interests, culture, values, occupational history, performance patterns (roles, routines, rituals), and supports/barriers to engagement in meaningful occupations. Through this, a holistic picture is gained on the client. Throughout OT school, it has been drilled in me day in and day out that occupational therapy is a profession that helps individuals do what they need to do and want to do. I was taught that OT is about the client, about function, and about creativity. One of the many skill sets of an occupational therapist is understanding the clients strengths and areas of concern, and identifying how you can enhance engagement and participation through the use of occupations as a means and an ends. Occupational therapists understand the complexity within the simplicity. Getting to know someone isnt just about knowing how they are in the present, (such as their current physical/socio-emotional health status), but recognizing the interconnected and multi-faceted dimensions of health in which ones past occupational history impacts present functioning, and how present quality of life will come to influence future health outcomes. Through this client-centered perspective, occupational therapists are educated on how to support each individual clients health, well-being, and quality of life."

"All of the professors in the PT program are amazing! You will feel so welcome here if you come for PT. However some of the non major requirements are a bit tedious but over all I loved my experience here. I came in as a transfer student from my local community college and it was a very easy transition. I love everyone that I have met here and I love the small city life."

"Where to begin. This is explicitly for the SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS (Dillingham) THIS IS NO WAY SHAPE OR FORM SPEAKS FOR THE ENTIRE COLLEGE! The college itself is wonderful. Great people, decent food, and a GORGEOUS place to be both in the summer and winter. Where to begin on the theater arts department is tricky. This department is a virus you just cant get rid of. Everything turns me the wrong way from the kids to the atmosphere. It i NOT a pleasant place to be. You always feel as if you are looking over your shoulder. There is no respect or acceptance at this school. It is also very cliquey. Meaning if you do not fit into a certain group of people (ie. Drinkers, smokers, gossipers, etc) you are ALONE. My entire experience at this school was being ALONE. Everyone talks about everyone all the time. There is not trust, respect, or common decency. Rumors are spread for the fun of hearing about them, and people are shamed and isolated to the point of leaving. Two of my close friends have felt shut out to the point of transferring and i am considering doing the same. The best part is that the school is so quick to "forgive" and "love" you again when you have done something they can brag about. They love to use you for your accomplishments to up their own ego and appearance. Its never about the kids. The largest problem at hand is the children themselves. I pray this was generational and will fade out as the years come, because other than this highly dangerous social issues the training here is unmatched. By far the best in the country. But when MORE than HALF of your class needs to go to the Psychological center for a psychologist the help with their mental health, something IS NOT RIGHT! My advice enter at your own risk, but if you do, this program will make you the best performer you can be, just as long as you can fight off the virus."

"Ithaca College was a wonderful place to pursue an undergraduate degree in Music Performance. The school is located in the beautiful town of Ithaca, New York near Cornell University. The two schools share a quaint but energetic college town nestled in the valley near Cayuga Lake. Aside from its beauty, Ithaca provided me with a high quality education in an environment that felt intimate and not overwhelming."

"I graduated from Ithaca College in 2009 with a B.A in Drama. Attending Ithaca was a solid decision and every day I am grateful for the experiences I had there, for the connections I made and for the education that I received. I currently live on the west coast and still feel very connected to the university because of the alumni outreach efforts. At the end of my sophomore year, I changed my major from Television Radio (Video Production) to Drama. Suddenly, all of my previously earned credits were rendered useless as there was no minor for Television Radio Production. This was frustrating for many reasons, and I was disappointed that the College was not willing to work with me in an effort to try to keep two years of credits from going to waste. I was not in a position to stay for an extra year, so I put my head down and powered through the second half of my college experience with the singular goal of graduating on time. The Theater department was phenomenal. I felt welcomed right away and a few teachers really went out of their way to help me and ensure that I graduated on time. Being a part of the theater department was a dream. The faculty and staff have solid real-world experience and teach from passion and experience. They are inspired and inspiring. The department will quickly begin to feel like a family and will challenge you to do your best. There is a so much support within the department and on the campus at large. Productions are top notch both technically and performance wise. It speaks to the immense talent and dedication of the students, faculty, and staff."

"Ithaca College is a small liberal arts college located in the Fingerlakes Region of New York. Though their endowment is small, IC has made a commitment to provide scholarships for students from among those funds which stands in contrast to Ithaca's other well-known college, Cornell University. Often called a "potted ivy," the lesser-known programs are among the most highly regarded of their kind across academia, them being Physical Therapy, Music, and Communications. While Ithaca College may not be able to compete with MIT's Engineering program, it is probably the best when it comes to training music educators. Ithaca College is, in fact, several colleges including The Park School (Communications), the Music School, and the school in which I matriculated, Humanities & Sciences. The Politics (Political Science) degree is based in large part on social contract theory, critical thinking on a number of topics, Philosophy, and the other standard bearers of a liberal arts degree (science, maths, literature, english composition, economics). The professors during my matriculation were radical - left-leaning academics thoroughly accomplished in their respective fields of study. This is not a school that will coddle you; you must do the readings and write the assignments or you will be left in the dust."

"I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology and a minor in Counseling from Ithaca College in May 2016. My career at Ithaca College was not only the best four years of my life, their psychology department sparked an incredible passion for which I am now pursuing a Graduate degree for. The small class sizes allowed for a personal connection with the professors. I was able to learn from professionals of all backgrounds and areas of interest. In my Sophomore year I was able to join a research team as part of my degree. The research team allowed hands-on experience formulating grant proposals and literature reviews. My research experience helped me stand out among candidates for an incredibly competitive program.The outstanding academics aside, the open-minded community and vast natural resources ensured I fell completely in love with this charming town. My friends and I enjoyed swimming in the gorges, hiking, paddle boarding and several wine tours throughout our career. It is difficult to enumerate the love and appreciation I hold for Ithaca College."

"Ithaca College is a great place to study! I am proud to call myself an Alumni. I was the only person from my class that completed her four years of college as a Biochemistry major. Throughout the four I saw multiple students switch in and out of the major. This made me realize that IC gives you the opportunity to have a smooth transition when it come to changing majors."

"Ithaca College will give you back what you put in. I was lucky to be in a program where there were always opportunities. There is nearly something for everyone and if you feel there isn't, there is almost always a professor ready to help you find what you want. For example, a course I created with my instructor for my independent study has been taken several times since its creation and now may possibly become a course offered regularly. Professors realize that the industry is always growing and changing and thus so are our interests, and they are flexible to that. The professors at Ithaca College have a commitment to teaching, as the college has been through several spats on an administrative level for the past few years. Despite these spats, however, the professors show up to class every day, ready to teach and work with students to ensure we get what we need from them. Ithaca College, with its rocky recent past, has been going through many changes, but the opportunities students have after they graduate are still as abundant as ever. With willing-to-work students, ready-to-teach professors, and several interesting classes (from Box Office Archaeology to Live Event Production) Ithaca College remains a great choice for any liberal arts student, no matter the number of passions they have."

"The undergraduate program at Ithaca College for physical therapy is an advanced program that last 6 years. During 3 years of undergraduate, you take science and liberal arts credits to fulfill your undergraduate degree. During your fourth year, you begin graduate level courses. During my undergraduate education, I have felt well prepared to start my graduate career with comfort of knowing the college, professors, and other students. The best way to succeed is to apply yourself throughout your entire undergraduate degree and actively engage in the classroom."

"My major in college was Exercise Science, and I enjoyed every bit of it. From freshman year to senior year, I have had the best professors that are experts in their fields. They know how to break down information so that new learners understand and are able to apply the information that they have learned. I came to college not really knowing what I wanted to do with my major, but my professors helped me through that decision process by responding to my curiosity. They incorporated me in their research so that I could gain experience, learn how to think critically and independently, and gain confidence in my abilities. This major is ultimately amazing because of the many opportunities students are given to apply their knowledge in job-like settings."

"Ithaca, first of all, is in a beautiful location with an amazing college town. When I was there, we joked the small city was its own socialist democratic republic - it was an extremely liberal pocket of the mostly conservative farm country around it. It share's its town with Cornell University, so there were plenty of young people around and many jobs for students and young grads who stayed in the city after graduation. I was a Writing Major, and Ithaca was an amazing place to study that. I had excellent instructors, and excellent support from my peers, professors, advisors, and the school's writing center. The on campus housing is pretty standard, and the Circle Apartments, while expensive, were excellent accomadations as a Junior and Senior who wanted to be more independent. The college had a great study abroad program to London and the Honors program, for high achieving students, gave me a minor right off the bat, and excellent training in critical and creative thinking. It had a variety of clubs, great student culture, and tons of nerds (Humans Vs. Zombie LARPing and the Quidditch Team were both big clubs I was involved with) Ithaca was subparly managed by the administration while I was there: It was not good at listening to the needs of current students (built a pretty useless sports complex for a rich guy when it could have updated facilities students could actually use) and it was not very cooperative when criticisms were raised about its treatment of the BLM movement and of its handling of sexual assault on campus. That said, it has a new President as of 2016/17, so I expect improvements to come with the new administration."

"My experiences at Ithaca College were life changing and eye opening. I not only learned my studies, but also about an entire population of people striving who strive to be kinder and better the world. I made more connections through internships and work study experiences than ever imagined. Although I am now going to graduate school for Occupational Therapy instead of psychology, I wouldn't change my experiences at Ithaca that made me a more well rounded person for anything. I would recommend this college to others who wished to be involved in a community that strives for higher level learning."

"It was a wonderful place that focused on education through the lens of my specialty."

"Ithaca College is a prestigious school in Upstate New York that offers a variety of academic programs. You can get lots of hands on experience related to your degree while attending the college. The faculty and stuff are very knowledgeable and dedicated to helping their students succeed."

"The college was a beautiful place with a small, tight-knit community. The experience was costly but I would never change it."

"I attended Ithaca College and obtained a Master's in Exercise Science. The professors at Ithaca College are extremely knowledgeable in their field and had a lot of good information to offer during lectures. Class and labs were interactive and interesting. The campus is in a beautiful setting. My overall experience was definitely worth while."