Robin
Iowa State University has many diverse individuals. We all come from different backgrounds and are from different parts of the United States and even different parts of the world. Even though our football team hasnt been outstanding in the past years, there is plenty of school pride with the stadium filling up for nearly every game with students, alumni, and factulty all cheering on our cyclones!
Dylan
Iowa State has fantastic faculty, a beautiful campus, the right size
People are not surprised when I tell them from ISU, because I am an engineer
the administration is good; we are fortunate
I will always remember how helpful everyone is
I spend most of my time in the computer lab or in the library
The biggest recent controversy is over VEISHA
Abby
I love the campus of Iowa State, the layout and how everything is together. Also that campus town is right next to it and most people live there. I think that Iowa State is the perfect size for me. It's all about personal preference though when it comes to the size of the college.
Sarah
I believe Iowa State is just the right size. There are enough students from many backgrounds that you can surround yourself with the kind of people you want to. There are also many opportunities at Iowa State University, from intramurals to clubs to Greek organizations to volunteer opportunities - the list could go on forever! For fun, I am taking Taekwondo and Hapkido this semester - how cool is that?! I know at a smaller school these choices for classes would not be available. I have also taken advantage of the study abroad and National Student Exhange opportunities offered at Iowa State. Lots of times, smaller schools do not have these options either. I am extremely please with my experience at Iowa State University, and I believe it is the perfect size for anyone who wants countless opportunities.
Alex
I love all of the traditions at Iowa State. I have been a Cyclone since birth and my dad and I can share stories about taking part in the same events.
Angela
I think the size is just right. I love it and its the perfect amount students. People find it natural for me to go to a state school, especially iowa state since im from close by and have been a fan for my whole life. i spend most of my time with my friends at their dorms, apartment, or my room. i dont really go to college town that much. i think the adminstration is pretty good but i dont really hear much about them or what they are doing. the rec renovation or wristbands at veishea. most likely wristbands at veishea was the biggest problem since it changes veishea so much. yes theres tons of school pride, or at least with my friends since we go to sporting events together. iowa state is more diverse and there something for everyone which most people dont realize. i will always remember my sorority life and the sporting events, mainly the time with my friends. students dont like the cost of books, and how theres no parking for cars, and the amount of parking tickets given out
Julie
The campus is really beautiful. The faculty is great and always willing to help you out. There are tons of opportunities to get involved in anything your interested in from clubs to leadership positions.
stephanie
The traditions are inspiring. Iowa State is a close-knit university with a lot of diverse things to offer. It's know for science and engineering, but it's design and education programs are also top in their fields. This college-town atmosphere is great; the whole town appreciates the university and respects us.
Stephanie
The best thing about ISU is the Greek Community. I would change the college of business academic advisers-they are not helpful! ISU is just the right size. I feel like people respect the fact that I go to ISU. I spend most of my time at Gerdin and Durham (where I work). College town. Most ISU admin that I've come in contact to are friendly and helpful. The biggest recent controversy was the change in the VEISHEA concert admission. I feel that there is quite a bit of pride, but not as much as some schools. Nothing unusual comes to mind about Iowa State. One experience I'll always remember is being a part of the Greek Community-we do so much for Iowa State and Ames. Most frequent student complaints are about teachers or curriculum-why make a test so hard that the class average is a failing grade, what do students learn from that? Also, I'm a business student and all my classes involve just taking multiple choice tests and my peers and I vent about how we will not be taking multiple choice tests at a job-we don't learn anything from those tests that will prepare us for the future because after the test we just forget it all and move on.
stephanie
The one thing i like the most about iowa state is the campus.Its beautiful and one of the main reasons why i chose to attend the school in the first place.