A "Real Deal Parents Style" question

A: Potluck is the name of the game when it comes to food on any college campus. But at Ithaca, your child won’t be subjected to the Salisbury steaks and mystery casseroles of decades past. Ithaca’s three main dining halls and food court have enough variety to suit even the pickiest eaters. Whether you’re in the...

Growing up in New York City, I could pick up my phone, and a great meal would be on my doorstep in minutes. When I got to Ithaca, I didn’t have a car, and I didn’t want to take the bus every time I craved a slice of pizza, especially if I was pulling an all-nighter. I soon learned that many Ithaca restaurants deliver. With my trusty speed dial in hand (or with a click on...

1. Make Someone Else’s Garbage Your Treasure

Take advantage of Ithaca’s annual Take It or Leave It program. The Resource and Environmental Society (REMP) and the Ithaca College Environmental Society (ICES) place collection bins in all residence halls where residents can deposit usable stuff they no longer want. Some things include: room ...

A: Ithaca offers 7-, 10-, and 14-meal plans, as well as an unlimited option called Carte Blanche.

The 7-meal plan is limited to students living in the Garden or Circle Apartments or off campus.

Incoming students automatically receive the 14-meal plan, but you can easily change that online.

All plans come...