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Iowa State University

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B-Academics
D-Diversity
B+Guys
BGirls
AAthletics
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Academics

“The average ISU teacher is smarter and less friendly than high school teachers are. You can get a good idea of what a teacher will be like after the first day in class. If they seem friendly and approachable, they probably are, and there’s no reason to let...”

Diversity

“For being in central Iowa, the campus is actually quite diverse. Then again, it is in central Iowa and mostly white and Christian. However, there is no problem finding someone like you, or someone different than you.”

Guys & Girls

“There are stereotypical guys on campus into beer, chicks, and not doing homework. Many of the girls I met are also the stereotypical girls, interested in partying, looking good, and shopping. While there were some exceptions, a lot of the people seemed the...”

Athletics

“Varsity sports are a big part of Iowa State. Football games are well attended by both students and alumni, and tailgating parties are popular before games. IM sports are also popular. Broomball is the major IM sport at Iowa State and late-night and...”
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Academics

Student satisfaction ranges from sheer hatred to adoration, and a majority of the students at ISU seem to fall in the middle of that range. While a few students do profess hatred of their teachers and subject material, most students tend to be content with the quality of education these teachers are providing. Cultural differences seem to be the biggest problem teachers and students have with each other, but these kinds of differences better prepare students for life in the real world. They may, eventually,...

Diversity

While it is true that a vast majority of the students who attend Iowa State University are white Iowans, there is some diversity on campus, and it is celebrated. Iowa State is a very welcoming and accepting place, as it always has been. In 1891, George Washington Carver became the first African American to attend the Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. Carver excelled at Iowa State and was active in all aspects of campus life, such as the YMCA, the debate club, athletics, and he was captain...

Guys & Girls

Iowa State’s students tend to be casual in their dress and manners. With more than 20,000 undergraduate students, it is not difficult to find good-looking guys and girls. For the most part, the students are described as pretty cool. Some complain that many students blend together as they dress and act similarly, but there are always exceptions. The girls are described less approachable than the guys, but overall, the feedback on guys and girls is good.

Girls definitely have the advantage of selection at Iowa...

Athletics

Athletics are a big part of Iowa State life. A few years ago, our own Seneca Wallace was a Heisman Trophy candidate and MTV was on campus filming an episode for True Life: I’m a Heisman Trophy Candidate. The campus was buzzing about football! The football team is an especially big part of Iowa State life, and students seem to enjoy attending and supporting the various sporting events. For those who just want to participate in sports for fun, intramural sports leave nothing to be desired. Students from all...
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