The 607 has become my home away from home just like it has for most people. However, SUNY Cortland has given me some experiences I wouldn't be able to have anywhere else, and if you haven't experienced any of these, you are missing out.
1. Going out during the week
Each night is a new deal or something to do. Want 25 cent tacos? Then you'll sure be at Dark Horse on Monday. Don't have a lot of money to go out? Then Twofers at Stone on Wednesday or Dollar Drafts at great on Thursday's is your time to shine (Don't forget about mixers!!) Feel like going out a little early on a Friday? Then Happy Hour at Stone is the right place for you.
Pro Tip: Set your alarms for the next day BEFORE you go out to avoid sleeping through class. And don't fall down the stairs at Dark Horse (even though it's almost impossible not to.)!
2. Neubig and Bistro
It's impossible to have never experienced these two dining halls at C-State. Lets face it the food isn't that great, but you really haven't experienced Cortland without them. Can't forget the hand scanners that never actually work! Bistro cookies are your enemy but always your best friend, and you wouldn't have it any other way.
Pro Tip: On popular days like chicken parm or wing day, avoid going during peak dinner times and go a little early.
3. Coffee Mania
Before Cortland, my heart was pledged to Starbucks, so my heart was broken when the closest one was 45 minutes away (in Ithaca of course). But a new love has come into my life known as Coffee Mania.
Pro tip: Get their Snickers iced coffee. It's absolutely amazing, and you will not regret it. And if you can't get a ride there I heard a rumor that Long Island Bagel sells Coffee Mania...
4. Cortaca
With a winning 6 game winning streak, Cortland has been dominating over Ithaca in every way, even though they have Chipotle. We can just go to Syracuse instead anyway. It is by far one of the most exciting and coolest games and is known as the biggest, little game in college football.
Pro tip: Get tickets to the game even if you don't want to go. Chances are you'll be sucked into going last minute or someone else want to buy last minute tickets.
5. Dragon Dollars
6. The weather
Cortland weather is kind of unpredictable. One day there will be a blizzard and the next it could be 60 degrees. Cortland was the first time I ever experienced below zero weather and I never want to feel that cold again.
Pro tip: Bring a long warm jacket, really good boots, and an umbrella; trust me you’ll need them. Don’t forget to waddle like a penguin!
7. The Hill
If you don’t plan on ever going to the gym the hill will keep you in tip top shape. Most people like myself after the first month just cut through the buildings making getting to class less sweaty and not out of breath.
Pro tip: The fastest way to get downtown in my opinion is up the hill. Either attempt the walk up or wait for the bus. At night you can usually ask the drivers to drop you off by Clayton or Prospect making the walk much faster.
8. You wouldn't have it any other way
Cortland will give you the best memories, experiences, and I couldn't call anywhere else my home.
Pro tip: Don't take any of it for granted and take advantage of all of these awesome experiences.
