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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.

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.

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.

Small classes and a very friendly atmosphere.

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.

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.

There is nothing unique.

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

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.

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.