Iowa State University Top Questions

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Ashley

Iowa State University is the perfect size campus, it feels large but you run into people you know everyday - it's big but not too big.

Dustin

The opportunities to further your education. Iowa State University has an amazing history full of research and creating people who go out to do great things. Iowa State has some of the best colleges. The Engineering college is great, as is the College of Agriculture and College of Business. Iowa State also has the best Army ROTC program in the nation. It is a top notch school for top notch people.

Lindsay

This school wasn't the biggest, but it was definitely not the smallest, a perfect size for me. It is one of the top schools in the Midwest for Event Management, which is my major. My family really likes this school and all encouraged me to go here. It is the perfect distance away from home and I had only heard good things prior to attending Iowa State University,

Stephanie

For being a university in the middle of nowhere in Iowa, there is an extreme amount of potential at this university. New things are always being discovered everyday and everyone is extremely friendly.

Taylor

It has a well known department of Agriculture.

Katrina

My school is a large university in a small town so it has a unique atmosphere! It is very diverse and offers a lot of choices on everything. Food on campus is delicious and you get many options. There is a wide range of classes and programs so almost any person coud find somewhere to fit in on campus of they try!

Kaitlyn

Iowa State University is unique from other schools in that its campus beauty is incompatible with any of the others. Yeah, there is a large focus on science and math and research, but what really hooked me was how aesthetically pleasing the campus was and still is. There isn't an area of ISU that doesn't have at least one large tree, which both softens and amplifies the architectural beauty. And, with all the sculptures, walking across campus is like walking through a museum.

Claire

The campus is gorgeous and the school has so many organizations and clubs to join. There are many ways to get actively involved at Iowa State. The student body is very diverse, so you're always meeting new people with new backgrounds. The campus is very safe and welcoming and it's a great place to be.

Michael

The campus itself is very large and beautiful, but it still feels like a small town. All the dorms and halls are close together making commuting easy, and the busing system is one of the best I've seen! And its free for all students. Iowa State also has a great engineering program, that helps it stand out from the pack. The university is actually about done constructing a new agricultural engineering building on campus, and continues to add to its facilites every year.

Carley

The unique thing about the university I attend is that the campus was awarded Most Beautiful Campus of 2012, and second Most Physically Fit of 2012. I take pride in this because Iowa State is extremely Eco-Friendly. Also, a fun fact, Iowa State has every breed of tree in the whole state - on campus. Isn't that amazing? GO CYCLONES. Another unique accomplishment about Iowa State is that the greek philanthropy hosts a even called Dance Marathon. All the funds go towards Children's Miracle Netword Hospitals!

Heather

In my opinion, Iowa State is unique because it is a large school full of students from small town backgrounds. A large portion of the ISU student population come from high schools with less than 100 people in their graduating class. While this can certainly not be said for every student (my graduating class had about 450 people), the fact that it is true of many students gives Iowa State a unique hometown feel.

Dillon

Iowa State University is not just a school, but an entire community with history, and a drive for success. The city of Ames, Iowa, is very appreciative of the school and its students for keeping the city's economy and businesses thriving. Founded in 1858, the school holds much nestalgia with the architecture of many buildings and their famous landmarks that are well-known nationally. Even with an enrollment count of almost 31,000 students, the teachers and staff still manage to successfully seek out the needs of every one of their students so that they receive the best education.

Robert

Iowa state has so much to offer. A ton of majors, hundreds of clubs and the greek community is an amazing thing to be a part of.

Michelle

Small classes and a very friendly atmosphere.

Ryan

There is just something about the atmosphere around Iowa State University. Everyone here is very friendly and kind. There is definitely a small town feeling where people like to interact even if you have never meet them before. Ames is a great location too because it's a small city but has big city attractions. It is a college polulated town.

Dan

Prior to transferring from Joliet Junior College (the nation's first), none of the schools in Illinois made me feel like I really 'belonged' there. I tagged along on a school visit to Iowa State (only 5 hours from home!), and the out-of-state tuition cost just as much as University of IL in-state. I felt welcomed upon my visit, they ranked as the #5 school for Agriculture Education, and the campus made me feel like home. If I'm going to be in debt with loans, I may as well enjoy where I'll be learning.

Jake

There is nothing unique.

Samantha

Iowa State offers excellent field work and experiences related to your dream career. The environment is friendly, helpful, and peaceful.

Alex

Iowa State University offers a great education for a huge field of majors from largely known ones like accounting, to ones like only offered at a handfull of schools like Biological/Premedical Illustration. Not to mention the student community is phenominal. One of the big things that attracted me to Iowa State was the amount of extracurriculars that all of the students had access to and how friendly all of the different groups were that I interacted with.

Kali

Iowa State is so unique because of it's campus. It is really a beautiful campus and it makes you want to go to class and go outside and do things. Also, I know every school has plenty of oppurtunities but Iowa State really pushes every individual to take advantage of everything there is to offer. Even though there are thousands of students, the staff caters to your individual needs and you don't feel as if you're just another student.