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<p>you’ve obviously never been there.
first of all, the suicide rate is a complete myth.
yeah you’d be miserable here if you didn’t ever let loose…but the majority of people realize that, and it’s a work hard party harder atmosphere most of the time. i mean there’s a ton of parties tonight, and its the middle of finals.</p>
<p>Ithaca is actually what makes Cornell great…its really not as tiny as people think, but its a small city with more restaurants per capita than NYC, a collegetown with bars catered just for Cornell students, and a street in the commons with more headshops than i’ve ever seen in my life (i think there’s six on one street). </p>
<p>Because the city is pretty small, the entire school culture is focus on certain areas, so everyone knows everyone and you always see people you know, yet you still always meet new people since the school is so large. </p>
<p>Its really one of the most state-school like atmospheres, a large student body, friendly college town surrounding area, huge greek life, etc. The only other one that comes close is Penn, but the city aspect totally devalues that…the social life is transferred to bars and clubs around the city rather than on/right next to campus. This is really expensive…fake ids and bar tabs? Cornell is like the mecca of free alcohol. </p>
<p>I wanted to be in a city for college, but I’m so glad I came here since the campus/greek/collegetown experience is limited to college, and i can go to grad school or work in a city and go to bars and clubs then.</p>