Margaret Hibma, 4/9/2009
Fuse interviewed eight Ithaca College students about what they were most concerned about as they prepared for college -- and asked what advice they’d give prospective students just like you.
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A question from the " Fuse Guide to Surviving (and Thriving!) Your First Year" answered by eight current IC students
Karin Edsall '12: After visiting a few colleges and reviewing what they had to offer, I found that Ithaca was the clear choice. The many majors the College offers caught my attention, and stepping onto this beautiful campus just closed the deal.
Katrina Thoene '12: I chose Ithaca because it had so many of the things that I was looking for. The physical therapy program here is exceptional, the school offered me a great deal through its many scholarship opportunities, and the surrounding area and city are gorgeous! I also really liked the general attitude and feeling of the campus community when I visited.
Samantha Stern '12: I absolutely loved the campus feel, and I had the feeling that I belonged when I took the tour -- I felt right at home. The surrounding area has just enough excitement to entertain me but not so much that it’s distracting. I also met with the professors and advisers in my school, and they made me feel welcome.
Katherine Sullivan '12: I chose Ithaca after hearing about it from some of my high school teachers who were IC graduates. I visited the campus during the summer and really loved it, and when I came back for my music school audition in December, I knew that it was the school for me. I can’t describe my decision any other way except that it was a feeling I got inside that told me I was in the right place and making the right decision.
Molly McPike '12: I was accepted to all the colleges I had applied to, but I chose Ithaca because I had imagined myself going there since I was a young girl. I love that there is always something to do, either on campus or in the city of Ithaca. My mom and I were talking just the other day about how lucky it was that I picked a place that there is always something to do when my family and friends come to visit.
Kaylee Underkofler '12: I chose Ithaca College mainly because of the physical therapy program. The program is so renowned and distinguished that I didn’t think I could go wrong. Also, when I came to visit Ithaca’s campus, it felt more right than any other college I visited. The location is perfect for me. The area has a ton of stuff to do and it's absolutely beautiful. The size of the school is great too. It's big enough to have a lot of diversity, but it's small enough to feel like you're a part of a campus community rather than a city, and it has a lot of smaller class sizes.
Daniel Brown '11: I wasn't organized about applying to colleges because I wasn't really sure what I wanted. My strategy was basically to apply to as many schools as possible all over the country. Of the ten I applied to, Ithaca was the one that I liked the best. Receiving a good financial aid package didn't hurt either!
Riley Dunn '12: I chose Ithaca because it had so much to offer me academically and athletically. I was excited about the wide variety of programs dealing with exercise science or different aspects of sports. I was also interested in joining the basketball team, and members of that program encouraged me and definitely helped me picture myself as an Ithaca Bomber.
Considering Ithaca? Already decided? Add a comment to tell us why!
Originally published in Fuse: Why did you choose Ithaca College?.
