Ithaca College
University Information
Ithaca College is a coeducational, nonsectarian private college located on the South Hill of Ithaca, New York, United States. The school was founded by William Egbert in 1892 as a conservatory of music.
Important Dates and Deadlines
View a schedule of Study Abroad Events at Ithaca: https://www.ithaca.edu/oip/studyabroad/event_calendar/.
"I gained a whole new perspective on many life aspects, it was completely worthwhile"
kelsey.mackellar Ithaca College
"I learned so much about meeting new people, learning a different culture and making yourself comfortable in a foreign place. It was 100% worthwhile, the best 5 months of my life"
Meghan G Ithaca College
"I experienced so much culture that wasn't my own and gained an incredible appreciation for history and culture that I never would have from staying in America. It gave me a chance to be a part of a society that I came to fall in love with and made me realize how badly I want to go back and become as well rounded as possible. It ..."
Luke H Ithaca College
"I learned what it was like to live outside America. It was amazing!"
A student Ithaca College
"a whole new language, culture, met friends, a new family. It was definitely worth while"
Kelsey P Ithaca College
"I gained an entirely new perspective on my own history and world events, as well as people and politics. It was a very worthwhile challenge."
A student Ithaca College
"So worthwhile, I learned more than anyone could possibly learn by just studying China. Those two weeks were some of the best of my whole life. "
A student Ithaca College
"U of M’s highly impersonal environment challenged me to use untapped independence and self-reliance in order to connect with my professors and understand the material. The consequences were well worth the effort, as my professors seemed to recognize the perseverance, encouraging them to be more amendable. Being evaluated by na..."
Briana B Ithaca College
"I gained everything. It was completely worthwhile. I learned so much about life and gained a whole new perspective on different cultures."
alex m Ithaca College
"I learned so much about myself, as well as learned about all different cultures. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I wouldn't trade for anything. "
A student Ithaca College
"Just a complete knowledge of how other cultures and countries work, and memories I'll never forget!"
A student Ithaca College
"It was worthwhile."
Malcolm T Ithaca College
"I learned that I am in control of my own experiences, that I can adjust to a new environment (especially a giant city), that I can find good people and good places wherever I go, and that I have the rest of my life to explore so it's okay if every moment isn't filled with meaning and perfection. In those ways, and others, it was..."
Elizabeth L Ithaca College
"i learned how to look outside my bubble, be more objective about myself, and issues that are really worth paying attention to"
A student Ithaca College
"I gained world view, and experience. I got to go to so many beautiful places, and I feel like living abroad made me grow up. It prepared me to graduate this year and feel confident being an adult in the world. "
A student Ithaca College
"I could answer this question in an essay. It was the most worthwhile thing I have ever done. I learned about myself, other people, different academic styles of learning, another language, 2 other cultures plus bits about other places speaking to ERASMUS students...."
A student Ithaca College
"So much that it would be a disservice to try and explain it here. So worthwhile. "
A student Ithaca College
"I made lifelong friends, and learned things I would have never learned if I didn't go abroad. "
Michelle K Ithaca College
"London and the UK in general isn't the stereotypically anti-social and stuffy place it's made out to be in the US. People were generally extremely friendly and hospitable."
John V Ithaca College
"I learned so much. I feel like I have a better grasp of who I am as a person, an understanding of a beautiful different culture, a lot of new friends, and an experience that I will remember for the rest of my life. "
A student Ithaca College
"Yes very worthwhile. Just the experience of living abroad on your own was worth it. I travelled a lot as well so that was a huge benefit. "
A student Ithaca College
"I really grew as a person. It was absolutely worthwhile, and I wish I could do it again."
A student Ithaca College
"I learned that I love living in cities, and I love to travel more than I ever thought possible. I want to continue to see the world after graduation and I am no longer nervous to go alone or to visit unfamiliar places. "
A student Ithaca College
"learned spanish and a lot about myself. definitely worthwhile"
A student Ithaca College
"Who I am and who I want to be. That I can live in a city and enjoy it. That I never want to stop learning new things. That I can be even more independent than I thought, and that I can enjoy it. Ever second was worthwhile."
asauk Ithaca College
