Iowa State University Top Questions

What's unique about your campus?

Madison

I love the sense of community my school has. The campus offers many different clubs, so there's bound to be one of interest for every student. It also holds many activities ranging from free preformences to fun crafts. Also make sure to go to the sporting events, it's a great time to get out with friends and cheer on your team.

Jessie

By far the best thing about ISU is our beautiful campus. While you're walking to class, many times you'll see wildlife in the trees or near the creek that we have flowing through campus. Once in a while, you might see our two swans, Lancelot and Elaine, on Lake Laverne in central campus. The best season to be at Iowa State is the fall, because the trees change into the most beautiful colors. Many times I've marveled about how unique and beautiful our campus is.

Katherine

I believe that the campus is the best part of Iowa state University because it is beautiful and comfortable. The greenspace is abundany and usuable for sports and studying during warm months and it is just beautiful during the winter.

Katelyn

The athletics are the best thing at Iowa State because everyone really engages in the activities and promotes our school pride of being a cyclone.

Jamie

ISU has tons of opportunities for its students to get involved in their fields or things that interest them.

Chelsea

Lots of connections and people to network with.

Jordon

The campus is so diverse, you get to meet so many people with different backgrounds and religions. There are so many extracurricular activites and clubs to be a part of. You will never be bored or alone at Iowa State. It is the true college experience.

Trevor

There are so many great things about Iowa State University it is hard to name just one. I would have to say the midwest values that the students have here, Practically everyone here is kind and thoughtful. It is rare going a day without having someone hold the door open for you or lend a helping hand.

Alyssa

The best thing about Iowa State is the overwhelming school spirit and loyalty to the school both in sports and academic/career achievements. We celebrate Hilton Magic at basketball games and occasioally wait in line outside the arena for 3 hours in the freezing cold Midwest winter. Iowa State University and the city of Ames community are bonded as one year round.

Russell

The professors here at ISU, in my experience, are highly knowledgeable and experienced in the subjects they teach. They are highly productive in the research they do, and they are generally incredibly helpful to students who come to them for help.

Angeline

What I consider to be the best thing about Iowa State University is that it is a large public university that has thousands upon thousands students, but is small in the students' eyes. Iowa State University is a home to me and I know it is to other students as well. The campus is economically friendly with the amount of trees, flowers, and Recycle trash bins only around campus. The campus is beyond beautiful, it's unique. The space that Iowa State offers allows the students to feel like they are at home. Iowa State is my home.

Joe

The best thing about my school is the overall atmosphere. Being homeschooled all through highschool, I was unsure how I would fit at such a large university. To my delight, I found that it was an easy transition. There is a strong emphasis on community at my school which makes it east to find friends. As an example, the first night of move in, the entire dorm house, (roughly sixty kids,) all piled into our den, eager to meet everyone and learn their stories.

Emillio

Iowa State University has a very open and warm community that welcomes every new student. One of the best things about Iowa state is that everyone is very open minded toward all backgrounds.

Josh

The best thing about Iowa State University, by far, is the Greek system. With 16 sororities an 28 fraternities, this way to experience college is the only route to take. Not only does joining the Greek system help a student make life long friends and further develop their social skills, but it requires them to strive in many more areas in addition to academia. This alone gives a student more opportunity for success compared to being just your average 'Joe', and, with so many Greek facilities, there is a chapter for everyone.

Jennifer

I love that even though there Iowa State is so big, I feel like I am at home. Faculty makes students feel so comfortable and at ease and it makes the college experiece that much better.

Laine

I love the community feel at Iowa State. The campus is beautiful at all times of the year and it was so easy to make friends on my first day!

Meghan

Passion for everything this university has to offer. The students are very into academics, sports, activities that Iowa State offers

Joseph

The best thing about our school is that the staff on campus is really there to help you. It isn't just their job, it is their passion. They love helping. It is so nice to have because if you are confused or need some help with something there is a support system in place to help you in your academic carreer.

Hannah

The academic advisors are the best thing about my school. In my freshman year, I was very uncertain about who I was or what I wanted to do, which caused me to change my major seven times. Each time I changed, I talked to my advisor and he or she would listen to my thoughts and give me their advise on what I should do. It was really encouraging to have so many people who were willing to give up their time to listen to me.

Michael

Despite the large population of students attending ISU, it is rather easy to overcome the feeling one may have about being "just another number" or "just another face" with the class sizes and the learning communities.