The American Institute of Economic Research released its annual list of the best college towns in the country this week — naming Ithaca, New York as the best destination for students.
Ithaca is home to both Cornell University and Ithaca College, and is truly a welcoming and comfortable setting for students. As a former four-year resident of the town, I could not agree more with the AIER’s findings (I graduated from Cornell last year).
Based on my own experiences, Ithaca is the perfect mixture of giving students everything they would want in a college experience and offering seemingly endless opportunities to explore a unique local culture.
“Ithaca Is Gorges.”
It’s the most cliched line anyone has ever said about the city, but it’s also true — Ithaca’s gorges are gorgeous, as is much of the surrounding area.
The gorges, waterfalls, and green hills of Ithaca not only make great scenery, but also give the local area a cool calling card and a fun place to explore — just make sure you’re staying safe.
Students basically make up half the population.
Ithaca is home to two major colleges — Cornell University and Ithaca College — which bring more than 20,000 to the city when school is in session, almost doubling the local population.
The young average age helps reinforce the feel of Ithaca as a college-centric city, and makes it more comfortable and fun to socialize.
Its bar scene and nightlife are tailored to college living.
To be blunt, one of the most important aspects of any college town is the local nightlife — and Ithaca has a great, student-oriented bar scene.
Many of the bars are centered around Cornell’s off-campus area known as “Collegetown,” but there’s also a thriving downtown at the Ithaca Commons.
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