From the postmodern architecture of Cornell s Theory Center to the traditional quadrangles with their collegiate Gothic buildings and walkways lined with oaks and maples, Cornell has something for everyone. The scope of activities both on and off campus is astonishing. Internationally known directors and touring companies regularly stage performances at Cornell s Center for Theatre Arts, and local theater companies offer new and experimental plays. Ithaca is on the touring circuit for music performers of all kinds, and Ithaca College and Cornell offer free concerts almost every week. And that list doesn t begin to touch the lectures by leaders in the arts, litetature, business, and government.
Many events are free or priced for the student budget.
Johnson School students usually form their own intramural teams in ice hockey, rugby, soccer, softball, and other sports. Eligibility for student housing is not dependent on sex, sexual orientation, or marital status. Many students choose to live off campus, and Ithaca offers an enormous variety of rental housing at affordable prices. As one might expect in a town where education is the major industry, Ithaca has an excellent public school system and numerous activities for families with children. Many couples use the local Day Care and Child Development Council to find affordable day care for younger children.