Iowa State University Top Questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.