Iowa State University Top Questions

In my opinion the worst thing about my school would be the dorm rooms, since I believe that it could have been better according to my own expectations, but that's is really all I can think of. This is not really a complaint, but the only expectation that wasn't met for me.

I consider the bus systems to be the worst thing about my school. It is a wonderful thing to have a large bus system that go all over campus and the surrounding area, but when you live in the Towers residence halls there is only one bus route that will get you there and that bus comes every twenty minutes, if you're lucky. There are some days where there is no bus at all or it is so full that you are late for class. If certain routes came more frequently, the bus system here would be great.

I believe the worst thing about my university the cost. It is difficult for the average American to afford their education when paying for it themselves. In addition to your studies, clubs, and activities related to your major, it is hard to find a job that will support you and fit into your schedule! Loans are offered, but when you first get out of college, you need an excellent job to be able to pay these loans in a reasonable amount of time!

Sometimes it is overcrowded at the dining centers during lunch hour.

Sometimes the lecture halls can be pretty overwelming with the amount of students in the course. I only had a few big lecture hall classes my freshman year, but as you are further in your program the classes become smaller and more "high-school" like. I advise sitting towards the front in those big courses.

The size of the classes not getting one on one attention from the teachers. Another item is having so many people it is difficult to hang out with the same people.

The worst part of Iowa State University is the student to teacher ratio and the number of courses provided. I believe that for students to truly enjoy their college experience and to get the most out for their money and time, they should be able to take the courses that best fit into their future goals and they should have a better relationship with their professors. If students had a better teacher to student ratio, they would most likely succeed more in their courses and would be more likely to ask questions outside of class.

The only real drag on campus would be my living arangements. Incredibly hot for the first month, fridged temperatures later on, then once the heat is turned on in burning heat again. I live in an incredibly small room with no temperature control!

When I first arrived at ISU, I was completely overwhelmed: the campus was huge, I did not make friends easily, and I found myself alone much of the time. My only consolation was that my career path was absolutely defined: I was going to be a tax accountant. In high school, I managed straight A's in the two-year accounting program, and I felt supremely confident that I would excell here as well. I changed my major twice within the first year. By year's end, I wasn't sure I was college material - but I stayed the course!

With all of the positive characteristics of Iowa State, the worst possible thing about Iowa State is the internet connection, which is a vey small negative trait if ask me. ISU is continuing to grow in both size and number of students. From a student's perspective, I understand thousands of students would like to use the same internet at similar times of the day. I would greatly appreciate better connection in each of the residence halls, because for the most part, the network works wonderfully in the library and classrooms.

The worst thing about Iowa State University is that some of the professors have strong accents and are difficult to understand at times.

The worst thing about my school is its location. The small town can be nice and quiet, but that is the reason why the location is a downside. I come from a beautiful, busy suburb of Minnesota with scenery that does not contain cows and cornfields. I miss the lakes and the hills when I am in Iowa.

The worst thing about my school would have to be the size and number of students enrolled at Iowa State Universtiy. Having a high number of students attending my school I find it is harder to get help from professors or TA's due to the large amount of students needing help as well. Another negative aspect of having a large amount of students is the atmosphere it provides leaving myself feeling alone not connected to others around me. This is the worst thing about my school because of the time taken away from learning.

overcrowding and their desire to continue to increase in numbers.

The worst thing about Iowa State is the amount of people attending it. I came from a very small community college in Iowa City and am overwhelmed by the large class sizes, busy buildings, and crowded campus. Though in many ways this adds to the character and charm of ISU, I would rather a smaller university. Core classes are taken in huge lecture halls and are approximately 200 to 300 students. Smaller major-orientated courses are around 30-50. Comparatively, my community college classes was about fifteen students. There's a more personal touch and initimate learning in that environment.

The worst thing about Iowa State would have to be how cold the campus gets in the winter. Now I realize this is Iowa, but I did not fully comprehend how cold it would get and how far I would have to class on a daily basis. I brought a winter coat to college, but that was not enough. Iowa State is also very flat so when the wind blows, there is nothing to stop it. Preparing to go out into the cold has become a task. One must have multiple layers of clothing on each body part.

I do not see any downsides to Iowa State. There is a place for everyone, and there is always something to get involved in.

I think the worst thing about the school is the price of out of state tuition. Being a student who had a 4.2 gpa, graduated top 5 percent of her class and had a 30 on the ACT, the scholarships available barely covered half of my tuition. I almost could not attend this school because the price was so high.

I would have to say the sheer amount of snow during winter on campus can really drag you down. The university does its best to clear the sidewalks and roads, which is wonderful, otherwise getting to class on time would be a hard feat to manage!

The worst thing about ISU is the work load sometimes. I can seem as if all the professors decided to make things due all the same week.