Iowa State University Top Questions

Too many people, hard to get into a class.

There aren't enough opportunities for students in off campus housing or campus apartments. It's harder to become involved in certain activities or clubs being further away from campus.

The most frustrating aspect of Iowa State is the sheer amount of people that are everywhere. All of the people everywhere can make the campus very crowded.

I was most frusted with class registration. It's all online, doesn't say who the professor will be, and classes fill up quick or are reserved. Your adivisor will help you choose the correct level of the course, but it's up to you to do everything else which can be confusing for students who have never done it before.

Sometimes, class size gets too large, making it hard to get to know professors. This becomes difficult when looking towards academic faculty for recommendation letters.

The high amount of international professors and especially teaching assistants (TA's), often the accents are difficult to understand.

This year I have noticed an overcrowding issue. We have recently obtained record breaking enrollment numbers, I think that is great. I love that people want to attend this university has much as I do. But I think it is time Iowa State starts becoming more selective and decreasing enrollment numbers.

I would say that the most frustrating thing about my school is the fact that it is overlooked by a lot of students. The larger, more popular school in Iowa is the University of Iowa, and it is very clear to people that have actually visited both campuses that Iowa State University has more to offer in each and every way than the University of Iowa. It is amazing here, and it is sad that we are underrated by a lot of prospective students.

Being far away from campus

Class availablilty and scheduling is difficult and also sometime getting financial aid while being middle class is difficult.

One of the most frustrating things, for me personally, is the emphasis on Greek life. For those students wanting to be in a Sorority or Fraternity this school is great. Almost everybody on campus is in a Sorority or Fraternity, but for those who are not, it's a little difficult to find the right people for you to hang out with. Either you love Greek life, or want nothing to do with it, there's no middle ground. So constantly being surronded by the stereotypical sorority and fraternity students can get frustrating.

there is no such thing as something that is frustating. But, i, especially get frustrated with the academic advisers as they are very rude.

As a non-traditional student, it has been challenging to get information outside of the standard incoming student agenda that is relevant to me and explains what resources are available to me.

The most frustrating thing about Iowa State is making sure you are ready for finals week because there are times you will have to pull an all nighter.

The hardest part of college was my first semester. It took a while for me to get used to being on my own. My second semester was a lot easier because I made a schedule for myself. In this schedule, I set up times that I would do homework, study, eat, or work out. My second semester was a lot more fun because of this.

There is a lack of stores and shopping areas around the campus.

Nothing is very frustrating.

How unhelpful my advisor was. I was always so confused on what classes I was required to take.

The most frustrating part about Iowa State University is advising in the college of business. The advisors need to be replaced with more helpful individuals.

The most frustrating thing about my school is probably the weather. It was cold for most of both semesters this last year and there was a definite case of seasonal-affective disorder going around campus. It was miserable walking to class and there was little motivation to enjoy our beautiful campus. It really was disappointing.