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I absolutely loved my time at ISU...I really wish I could go back! It made me feel very much at home, I was able to get involved in the things I wanted to, and campus...oh wow...if the campus wasnt so amazing, I dont think I would have enjoyed it as much. I live 30 minutes away from Iowa City and so many people have asked me why I didnt go there. Besides the fact it was too close to home, I told them the campus. It means a lot to me when deciding on schools. I didnt want to have to drive everywhere and I wanted to feel safe when I went out. I loved that I felt safe and could walk everywhere I needed to be when I was at ISU. And I think the thing I'm going to miss the most come this spring is those lazy days on Central Campus. It was so nice to sit out there and take a break and enjoy the sound of the campanile. Tell me, can anyone at Iowa do that!? Didnt think so....

Ames is a definate college town, which I loved. I think the school is beautiful, and really enjoyed my experiences there. The only thing I wish I would have known about was more of the programs they offered. I probably would have picked a different major if I had.

ISU is a great size school with opportunities to meet a lot of people and gain a great education

I loved that ISU has such a great civil engineering program. That is why I choose to go to ISU. There isn't much of a college town. When I was going to school there wasn't many things to do. Not too many places to go out to eat, shop, galleries etc. I wish there would have been more non drinking activities to do.

One of the best things is the school spirit! It is amazing and it creats a tightly knit community that I love! If I could change anything it would be cancelling classes on days with pouring rain or insane snow that makes going to class a drag. I LOVE the size of the school. It is absolutely perfect! It is big enough that you can be anonymous when you want to be, but you still run into people that you know pretty regularily. People don't have much of a reaction when I say I go to Iowa State unless they have some sort of connection with the school. I spend most of my time on campus in class. Other than that, I like to be in my room. College town. I don't have much of an opinion on ISU's administration. The biggest recent controversy on campus is definitely the VEISHEA wristbands - SO dumb. Why exclude 2/3 of the students? There is an amazing amount of school pride!! The beautiful campus makes Iowa State unusual. I will always remember being in a sorority! I love it! The most frequent student complaints are the dinning center food, and the PARKING TICKETS!!!

The best thing about ISU is the atmosphere. It's a great learning place where the teachers as well as the students really want to help you succeed. The school spirit is evident and makes activities most enjoyable! The greek life is another one of my favorite parts of the school. There isn't anything that I can think of that I would change about ISU. The school is the perfect size for me not to large or too small it's easy to walk around and find places on campus. Most of my time is spent in the buildings that I have classes in as well as at the library where most of my studying gets done and at the UDCC where I can meet up with friends on campus and enjoy a meal. One thing I will always remember is formal recruitment in August for the sorority. I met so many great girls that continue to be great friends of mine!

The school itself I think is fantastic. However, it would be much better suited in a different town. Ames is too small, too rural, too conservative. I was in town last summer while classes weren't in session and it was a completely different feel. I hated it. But in all honesty, its Iowa. You don't get much besides small and podunk... And this is coming from a life-time (so far) Iowa resident.

The campus is the best part

The scenery is amazing. Beautiful big trees, beautiful big buildings with great architecture. The size of campus is perfect, not too big or too small. The amount of students is perfect. Most of my time on campus is spent at class and at the library. There are many, many traditions, which makes it unique to be a cyclone :)

campanille, sorority, intramurals

I love Iowa State University and the diversity of the people here. The size is great, so you can meet a new person everyday, and it is a beautiful campus!

To me ISU has a place for everyone in every major. I'm involved in Greek Life and for me that is the big picture that goes along with my kinesiology major, which is offered through an amazing program

Iowa State is a great place to go to school. I come from the Chicago suburbs, so it's definitely a drastic change...but the people and country are friendly and down to earth. I'm proud of the traditions at Iowa State. I have a lot of family history not only with the school but the Greek system as well, and I can say that I am glad to say I belong to both. The administration is always looking for ways to improve student life. My adviser knows me - I'm not a number, and I don't have to remind her what my name is. She is always easy to contact and patient with endless, helpful resources. The only thing I would change is that I miss more of the busy city life...but that is something that I was ok not being around for 4 years if it meant I got to have the experiences I did at Iowa State.

Iowa State it the perfect size. I spend a lot of my time in my dorm, sorority house, and library. Iowa State's administration is great and are always very helpful. Iowa State's school pride is very powerful especially in the Greek Community. When I tell people that I go to Iowa State I always get positive remarks.

I think that Iowa State is the perfect size. In fact, it is quite large with about 26,000 students, however, in the town you would never know it. The town has a very small feel to it, not as in it is 'backwards' just that the town is a college town. The school feels very safe, peaceful, and is beautiful.

The campus is beautiful and the people welcoming and friendly. The teachers are easily accessible and more than willing to help. I'll never forget my first day. I was extremely nervous and worried about how I would do. I have proved over the years that this fear was misplaced. I have had no problems keeping up with school work and maintaining the lifelong friendships that I have made.

The best thing about Iowa State is its traditions. Veishea, especially, has been one of the best kept tradition. Traditions regarding the campanille, Lake Laverne and the Zodiac in the Memorial Union are also unique to Iowa State. When I first came to ISU, I was so impressed with how nice and helpful everyone was on campus. Everyone was very friendly.

I would like there to be a nicer and bigger campus town with stuff to do. Also, it would be nice if the bars and clubs were 19 and older so that more people would have stuff to do. Students mostly complain about there being nothing to do around here. I like our central campus area...it's beautiful and convenient.

I think Iowa State is just the right size. Some people react as if Iowa State is awesome and I'm getting a great education and others think i'm less human for choosing it. Lots of college kids are like that. It's more of a college part and a not college part. i love how campus is separate from the rest of the town.

I love how there are so many opportunities to get involoved on campus. I think Iowa State is just the right size. Even though over 25,000 people attend this college, once you get your set group of friends, this campus seems so much smaller. When I tell other people that I go to Iowa State, they usually shrug their shoulders and tell me that I should have went to Iowa. Personally, I think Iowa State is an awesome college and I think it has a really good education program. To be honest, I spend a lot of time in my dorm Maple and at my sorority.