Student Profiles
Our majors have a wide range of reasons for choosing Aging Studies, and equally diverse plans for future careers. Read about some of our current students in the profiles on this page.
From our student Reina:
"Ithaca College’s course offerings in aging studies are fantastic—and they span a broad spectrum of topics in the field. For example, last semester, I took Dementia & Aging, a class dedicated to learning about Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. I also took Aging & Social Policy, a class where students challenge and debate politics and ideologies."
"Overall, Aging Studies at IC is great because of the campus’s connection with Ithaca's older adult community. In addition, the Gerontology Institute’s partnership with Longview, a residential senior community near campus, is thriving—allowing students at all levels to not only learn, but also experience."
Read Reina's complete profile here.
From our student Christian:
"The reason I became an Aging Studies major can be directly attributed to my Japanese maternal grandmother, Nanny Rumi. To me, Nanny Rumi was the ultimate example of an individual growing older in a positive way. I admired her indomitable, hopeful spirit, which enabled her to survive three cancers and to find no limitation in her need to use oxygen. She showed me that elders not only have much to share from their diverse life experiences, but that they are also fully capable of being lifelong learners.
What initially attracted me to the Aging Studies program was the highly personable interaction that gerontology students receive from faculty members. As well, in addition to the school’s local partnerships and variety of courses, its fieldwork and volunteer opportunities have allowed me to form intergenerational relationships in the Ithaca communtiy and beyond."
Read Christian's entire profile here.
