Iowa State University Top Questions

The most frustrating thing would have to be the size of the campus. It seems so big to me since iI came from a small town and it was somewhat hard to get used to. I don't like having to park my car a mile away from my dorm and walk thirty minutes to an 8 a.m. class. Other than that, I don't find anything frustrating about Iowa State University.

The most frustrating thing about Iowa State would be getting a hold and making an appointment with either a professor or an advisor. Since there are many studients in attendence, and teachers are so bussy they cannot always meet with you at desirable times.

The amount of conservatives

TOO MANY FOREIGN PROFESSORS! Class sizes are WAY too large as well. Accounting has 1000 students divided into 3 sections. I feel like I've learned nothing in thtat class!

The most frustrating thing was adjusting to my roomate. We hated each other but luckily I was able to move with ease.

Extremely high cost of out-of-state tuition. I live in MN and Iowa doesn't have reciprocity.

Can't think of anything.

The rising prices of everything although every school seems to be raising their prices. For full-time students who want to focus on their school work and club involvement but need to work to pay for tuition and such, it makes focus waver a bit.

There is the occasional person who does not feel they need to pull their weight for a group project. This can put more strain on the other group members to accomplish the project.

The only frustrating thing about Iowa State University is the cost for childcare. It's not really Iowa State, its everywhere, but ISU's childcare is actually a touch more expensive than other places.

I cant think of anything!

There were a lot of students from small town farming communities and I am from the city, so sometimes it was difficult to communicate and socialize with people that were very narrow-minded.

The most frustrating thing about my school is the lack of cultural diversity and professional opportunities nearby for students. Geogrpahically Ames is located in a fairly secluded area of the state and in order to advance your education and prepare for your professsional life students are forced to search well outside of a 20 mile radius for competitive internships and work opportunities.

It is difficult to get small interactive classes as underclassmen.

Finding a parking spot near or on campus that won't get you at ticket.

Meal plan prices are outrageous

The athletes

homework

Teachers would usually claim to be available for private discussion of class topics, grades, or other course related subjects, but were rarely available when I needed to speak to them.

The most frustrating thing about my school is minimal parking spaces.