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“It’s kind of hard to get from IC to Cornell,” Race said. “Luckily, the buses from Cornell to the Commons are pretty frequent. But then, the ones that go to Ithaca [College] happen more infrequently, so it’s harder to work around.”

Ma also noted difficulties with commuting.

“I don’t think it would be really feasible if I didn’t have a car,” Ma said. “So I don’t know how accessible it is to all students.”

Race noted that they took a bioarchaeology class at Cornell amid a significant reduction of the anthropology department at IC. The exchange program has proven to be an opportunity to continue their academic pursuits.

“The anthropology department at IC is going to go away. I’m going to be in one of the last classes. So there’s less professors, less classes offered,” Race said. “Getting to work with Prof. Velasco and other students [at Cornell]is definitely interesting. And there’s more opportunities.”

Despite the opportunities presented to students through the program, most students are unaware of the existence of the program. The IC office of the registrar is trying to change it.

“I’m looking to really drum up more awareness to this program as well,” Machan Howd said.