I go to SUNY Cortland, and I am going on my third year living on campus here. Here's a guide for those of you who are new to this lovely place.
1. Take the bus-
My freshman year I didn't take the bus at all because I didn't want to learn the schedule, so I trudged through the snow in the winter instead of downloading a simple app. Download
DoubleMap which shows you where the bus is at all times and where the bus stops are, the bus runs frequently throughout the school day, take advantage of it!
2. Coffee-
There is a coffee place on each part of campus, if your by the student life center, there is Fuel. If your by Corey Union there is Dunkin' Donuts, and if your by the library there is Bookmark. If you want to get coffee try not to go between the 20 minute breaks between classes because thats when the lines are going to be longest. Dunkin Donuts is usually pretty crowded in the morning so save yourself enough time.
3. Food-
There are food options everywhere. The main two are Bistro and Neubig Dining Halls. If you go between 6-8 to either the dinner rush is going to be pretty hectic. There are plenty of other options on campus that accept dining dollars and connections like Dragon's Den, Raquette Pizza, Dragon's Court, and Hilltop. They also have snacks at Bookmark and Fuel.
4. Work-
You can find work at multiple places on campus, including the library, the gym, the dining establishments, and more. Most places are run with plenty of student staff so there is plenty of opportunities for employment. If you look you can usually find a job with hours that fit your into your schedule.
5. The Gym-
SUNY Cortland has an amazing fitness facility with an indoor track, massive amounts of workout equipment, a rock wall, a pool and a hot tub. It is seriously the nicest gym i've ever been to and it is definitely worth going to. It gets really crowded there in the late afternoon to the early evening, so if your one of those people who likes an emptier gym environment your best off going early or late in the day.
SUNY Cortland is an awesome school with a lot to offer, including a beautiful campus. Make sure to make the best of it!
