Spending your summer in Ithaca?
If you are planning on staying in Ithaca over the summer, there are plenty of opportunities to stay connected and involved both on campus and in the greater Ithaca community.
On campus, students have the opportunity to be a part of the Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program as a course assistant. This position requires working at Cornell for 20-30 hours per week assisting with problem solving, facilitation of small group learning, and performing other course duties as assigned. You will also receive an hourly pay, housing stipend, and summer dining bucks. If you are interested in connecting with alumni, the yearly Cornell reunion is happening June 5-11. This reunion gives students set to graduate 2023-2026 opportunities for decorating, providing customer service, coordinating programs, and entertaining alumni. There is a starting pay of $15 as well as free housing throughout the duration of the reunion, as well as an opportunity to meet and network with former Cornellians. The Cornell Botanic Gardens and Lab of Ornithology are open to the public over the summer, providing opportunities to explore the gardens and take a gorge hike.
Off campus, there are many volunteer opportunities and local events to attend. The Tompkins County Public Library provides positions to volunteer in such as teen blogger, shelf-reader, and technical services assistant. If interested, you can be connected with a volunteering coordinator to find a specific area that best suits your interests. The library hosts a myriad of events monthly, including: open art hours, performance art workshops, Makerspace (using 3-D printing, Cricut, sewing/embroidery resources), and tech help. Summer is the perfect time to explore Ithaca’s natural beauty through local state parks and trails like Robert H. Treman State Park and Buttermilk Falls. If you are interested in performing arts, The Hangar Theatre offers live outdoor performances weekly (plays, musicals, and comedy shows). If transportation is a concern, the TCAT is available throughout the summer, as well as the recently introduced Ithaca Bikeshare, which allows you to unlock and use bikes in a pay-as-you go system throughout all of Ithaca!
There are so many exciting and engaging things to do during your time in Ithaca this summer. Enjoy your well deserved break from school and have a wonderful summer. See you back at the Career Exploration Center in August!