Bridget
What's unique about Iowa State is its dedication to the philosophies of science and engineering. At Iowa State, one of the resounding themes is innovation and progress. We are all about using the information we know to build upon and to make our lives healthier, easier, and more enjoyable. Even if you're not a science or engineering major, the themes of a career built on the tenets of the scientific method is ingrained into the student curriculum. This is unorthodox, but it has given me a much broader perspective, and for that I am thankful.
Emily
When I visited this campus, I was really impressed by the aesthetically pleasing layout. The campus was not spread out all over town, but it was still large. I always enjoy the nice days that I can walk around campus comfortably, taking in all of the sites and hidden features of our gorgeous campus.
Caleb
It was alot bigger than the other schools, has alot more going on and has more social activities than the others.
Maggie
Iowa State University is truly one of a kind. I considered many small private schools but my final decision was Iowa State. I didn't exactly know why I loved it so much until I got here. From the football games to the teachers, the learning communities to the sororities, and the dorms to the dining centers, there is a community like no other. I feel not only welcomed, but encouraged to be the best person I can be at Iowa State. I have found the place where I belong.
Nicholas
Iowa State is unique in that it has an extremely large student population, but the town (Ames) keeps the feel of a small farm city. The university itself gives you countless opportunities to try new things, but a student coming from a farmer/midwest background won't feel overwhelmed by a large city feel.
Abigail
Everything on campus is within a 20 minute walk from anywhere, and everything is all in one place. I like to describe it as the campus being surrounded by the city instead of IN the city. It is really easy to get exercise without going to the gym because the campus is almost like a park, it is so beautiful. Academics are taken really seriously here, and there isn't really a constant pressure to go out and party like there is other places.
Sanna
Something unique about my school is that there is a wide array of diversity across campus making it a great example of equality at its finest since everyone is given equal opportunity and people of all cultures and traditions are appreciated because they have so much to give back to the campus environment.
Sydney
Iowa State is very science and engineering based college. Our campus is compact but there is also a lot of green space and during the fall and spring, most of it is convered with students playing games and sports as wellas studing. We have all sorts of clubs from anything like Kumdo to IEEE. All the students are friendly and willing to help eachother.
Carly
The campus is unlike any other campus ive ever seen and the students and staff have great relationships.
Kadyn
Iowa State University is more unique than the other schools that I considered becuase it is close to home, my mom graduated from here, they have over 800 clubs for students to choose from, and it is just an overall great place to live and learn. It also has a lot of qualified professors that teach lectures. Iowa State doesn't discriminate against race, ethnicity, or gender appeal.