<p>I think this is definitely the biggest problem (and possibly only problem) with Cornell. I literally worry about this every day.</p>
<p>accessibility as in ability to reach Cornell from other cities? Or accessibility as in ability to get into each building if you have a wheelchair?</p>
<p>lol the first one</p>
<p>each year approximately 13,000 undergrads and 7,000 grad students manage to find their way to the East Hill in Ithaca and another 6,500 make their way to the South Hill…</p>
<p>there is an airport in Ithaca.</p>
<p>buses run to NYC (and back even! )</p>
<p>highways are nearby.</p>
<p>It would have been much better if it was in NYC say, right next to columbia 
Oh, and take the campus along with it
this should be a class project for engineers: how to move Cornell and its campus to NYC</p>
<p>My D hated Columbia because there was so little open space. She wanted room to think. You will be so busy studying and enjoying all of the myriad options that Ithaca and Cornell has to offer that you really won’t miss the big city as much as you think you will. </p>
<p>Ithaca has a lot of neat things as does the campus. And Syracuse is 90 minutes away, Philly is 4 hours and NYC is 5 hours by bus.</p>
<p>There are few things that can only be found in a city that Ithaca/Cornell does not have–both have restaurants of all types, bars, theatres, music events, etc. You should visit to get a feel for it. And Cornell has gorge jumping, and ice skating, and several lakes for recreation. No subway though…</p>
<p>You will have your whole life to live and work in a city. You don’t always get to live in a college town, and a beautiful one at that. Take advantage of the opportunity and expand your horizons!</p>
<p>Being in Ithaca is one of the things that makes Cornell unique … it is great college town! If you’re interested in going to college in a city then Cornell is not a good choice. That said getting to Cornell is not the easiest but most students only make the round-trip about 5 times a year … so in the big scheme of things not a big deal (unless you’re planning on going home(or away) lots of times during the year).</p>
<p>I’m fine with the rural aspect of Cornell. In fact, that’s what attracted me to it. I’m just saying it would be nice to combine accessibility/city options , the natural beauty of Cornell’s campus, and the opportunities already available there in Ithaca.</p>
<p>D2 started college in NYC, and far prefers life as a college student in Ithaca.</p>
<p>Accessibility could no doubt be better for those coming from afar, however, many schools we visited are less accessible than Cornell is. The campus to campus bus to/from NYC is a big plus, for us. Other bus lines stop in Ithaca, and there is plane service. Plus, many upperclassmen who live close enough drive.</p>
<p>Per #4, everyone seems to be able to get there, ultimately. Including D2’s roommate who got there & back each semester from overseas. </p>
<p>It 's not something to “worry about every day”. Everyone manages to figure it out. Maybe if you query waht the best way is to get to/from wher you want to go someone will have an idea.</p>
<p>If weekend excursions are your concern, you are maybe overestimating the amount of free time you are going to have. Also there’s plenty to do around campus and in Ithaca. Including study. But I went places by getting rides with friends. Now and then.</p>