Iowa State University Top Questions

I believe Iowa State is unique because of it's campus. It is a beautiful campus with lots of grass and trees. Other schools I visited were mainly concrete.

Iowa State is a big school but when walking around campus it doesnt feel like 30,000 kids attend. The campus is beautiful and everything is close together on making walking to class a painless process. Also, everyone here at school is very nice and is always looking to help a fellow student out.

I chose Iowa State because it was in the Midwest and it has a strong Agriculture Department. The Animal Ecology program set it apart from all the other schools. It allows me to get a triple major in Animal Ecology, Biology and Secondary Education which will help me get a job in the field before I start teaching.

This is the only school i considered.

Good Engineering and Architecture programs (the two programs I was considering).

Iowa State University is well known for their beautiful campus. Everyone is considered to be really friendly and opened to new students. It consists of many diverse clubs and organizations that students are able to do.

The number of opportunities for expanding your knowledge of various subjects is larger than other schools I looked at. There are also a lot of campus events where you can meet new people and try new things.

As I stated earlier in the survey, Iowa State University was not my number one choice. In fact, I was accepted at every school I applied to and was planning on attending a different university. However, Iowa State contacted me and worked with me throughout my decision-making process and ended up offering me a research internship in my area of study as a freshman, should I attend. The fact that they showed so much interest and concern for my education is what convinced me to attend this school over the other, more uninvolved schools.

The sense of community at Iowa State was something that attracted me compared to other schools I considered. When I first visited, the guides were extremely helpful and energetic. They made me feel as though I was already part of their establishment which I truly enjoyed.

Iowa State is quite welcoming to the variety of people who attend college. There is an abundance of clubs and groups so no one ever feels left out. My advice: Try something new. Reach out. Explore. College is a time to grow, it is a time of freedom. Of course, always stay focused on your studies but make sure to know who you are and what your desire are. Become your own person. That is the greatest achievement.