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What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about Iowa State University?

Zachary

Clubs/activities, the friendly atmosphere

Abran

I brag most about the great campus. I love my room and gloat about my 4 man suite. The places to eat are outstanding and have great varitey and you honestly don't need a car while you're here. The Cyride can take you just about anywhere. One of the greatest attibutes of this school is the clubs and activities you can get into. They have a huge variety and I even plan to start some martial arts clubs without any previous experience.

Samantha

My school is the best college ever. The academics are outstanding, and the extracirriculars are awesome. I have so much fun there; never a dull moment. Since my major is Agriculture, this college is the right place to be. Iowa State University is often called the "Harvard" of Agriculture. The career fairs are phenomenal, and I couldn't ask for a better way to network with future employers. I'm proud to be a cyclone.

Meisha

I brag about the diversity of the activites that Iowa State has given me the opportunity to participate and become active in. Through the many experiences provided by Iowa State, I have had many opportunities to grow academically, socially, and spiritually in ways that I would never had been able to otherwise. Iowa State has allowed me to participate in events that I never would have dreamed of before and meet several wonderful and amazing people.

Parker

I brag about what classes Im taking and how I'm doing in them because im the only engineer from my class. I'm from a very small school and most of my friends are doing community college or other types of education, law for example is one.

Rosa

Iowa State University has an extensive variety of higly ranked nationally recognized majors and minors taught by superior educators for a bargain price.

Christine

Iowa State has a lot of school spirit, and you can determine your adventure. There are so many opportunities to get involved in different clubs and activites. There is never a dull moment on campus during the school year. Also the job market is very competitive, and Iowa State not only prepares you for that, but they have businesses that come in looking for students from here. Iowa State has some of the best networking opportunities if you choose to get involved.

Deon

When I tell my friends about Iowa State the one thing I brag about to them is how good the engineering programs are. I'm sure Iowa State's other progams are pretty good too but because I'm an engineering major it's usually the first thing I mention.

Michelle

How beautiful the campus is in the fall and winter, I enjoy the campus the most during those two seasons. I also like how many activities the college has and contributes to the students. VEISHEA is also a very great thing about this campus that not only involves the students and faculty but the general public as well, it is a great time for everyone!

Amber

My college life in general and my life long friends.

Kyle

The ecology of the school, it is a beautiful campus and environmental friendly. The bus system is great for students and reduces air pollution for the town of Ames.

Drew

All the great opportunities bestowed upon me, and all my success. How I am president of my dorm and how I am apart of a great community. I always make sure to mention our great wrestling team and our womens basketball team. Also how we have a great tradition known as VEISHEA. I also mention how we have the largest career fair in the nation, and our high retention rate. How we have a great job placement rate at about eighty percent six months after graduation.

Reid

I get good grades, the professors are easy to get along with, and the campus is beautiful.

Abigail

Iowa State's campus is absolutley beautiful. I remember how amazed I was when I toured the campus. Everyone was so nice and welcoming, and that helped me choose which school was best for me. All the people I met with on my tour were so helpful and I felt that If I came to this school, I would get all the direction I needed to succeed, but still have fun.

Darcy

Iowa State has many resources available to students. Although it is a large university, incoming freshman have it easier than one might think. From Destination Iowa State and helpful orientations to student counseling services and the friendly students and staff, both new and returning students have the help they need to be successful. One of the most helpful services at Iowa State is the Dean of Students office; this program includes things like student support services, recreation services, scholarships, and the academic success center.

Brianna

The bus system and ease of class!

Kasandra

The amount of practicum and in-classroom experience we get as undergraduate students in the early childhood education program.

Mariah

There are many activities to do at Iowa State University including bowling at the Memorial Union, Various Intramural sports, Free concerts and movies on campus. Most of the academic advisors are fun and flexible they also are very helpful in keeping you on track to graduating and helping you decide what to major in. Most of the teachers here love teaching and are helpful. There are lots of clubs to join on campus and if you cannot find one that you are interested in you can start your own.

Amara

When I tell others about my school I brag about the traditions, the class sizes and my experiences that i am having attending while attending.

Jessie

I brag about the beautiful campus and the great friends that I've made just in my year and half so far.