Iowa State University Top Questions

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

Alyssa

I think my school is best known for V.E.I.S.H.A. It is a campus wide party that happens in spring semester. There is live entertainment, food and other events. Students show up to class drunk and don't take anything seriously all that week.

Brian

Iowa State is best known for its engineering program. The school offers I believe 13 different engineering majors, including the major I am studying, construction engineering. This major is hard because not many schools offer it. In addition to the wide variety of majors, the college of engineering here at Iowa State stresses research. If a student is looking for research opportunities, they can find them pretty easily at Iowa State.

Whitney

My school is best known for the Agriculture and Engineering programs available. It is also know for the vast variety of clubs and organizations as well as the first land grant school in Iowa.

Jordan

Being totally jokes (Nerdfighter talk for awesome)

Amber

The school is best known for its reputation in the areas of Engineering and Veterinary Medicine. From a non academic stance the school is best know for VEISHEA, the annual celebration held each spring on campus.

Daquane

At first I honestley had no idea though after completing my first year I realized that our school is pretty well know for engeneering. It definetley is not my feild of choice though we are highly ranked in the nation being among the top five best choices for our programs. Other than that I have spoken to many peole about my school and almost everyone says that the people on our campus are among the nicest they have ever met. They also seldom fail to speak on our campus and how nice, clean, and peaceful our campus looks.

Michelle

Iowa State is best known for its Chemistry professors, Vet- Med School, and it's animal science courses. It also well known for its engineering courses. Iowa State was where the rice krispy treat was invented. Iowa State also helped in designing the atomic bomb.

Brittany

My school is best known for its accredited programs in design, engineering programs, and strong school spirit.

Devon

Iowa State is best known for its college of engineering. It is ranked in the top fifteen schools for physics. There is a wide selection of tools avalible to staff and students, including learning communities whose single purpose is to help students be successful. Another opportunity Iowa state is well known for is its career fair. Leading industries come to Iowa State looking for students to apply what they have learned in class out in the industry.

Katherine

The Engineering and Agricultural research fields.

Karli

Iowa State is well known for its Agricultural College; its widely assumed that if you're from the state of Iowa, you're all about corn.

Jozef

Iowa State University is known for its excellent opportunities in science and engineering. Research plays a large role in Ames, IA. Our university is also home to the Ames National Laboratory as well USDA laboratories. We make fantastic strives in the science of agriculture and our ability to create mindful and knowledgeable farmers and agronomists. We boast a competitive and rigorous engineering program that fosters many industry leaders. We are also known for our great history. From the invention of the first computer to the Manhattan project and being home to a Nobel Laureate in chemistry.

Trevor

Get invloved as soon as people. The sooner you get involved, the more you will enjoy Iowa State and the better chance you will have at succeeding here. Find a good group of people who have similar goals and morals as you. Work hard and study effectively, but remember to have fun along the way because it goes by fast. And most importantly, be yourself!

Chelsea

I think my school is best known for engineering and animal science majors and having a beautiful campus.

Maggie

Iowa State University is where the first computer was build. It is known for its science, engineering, and technical programs. It also has an outstanding human sciences college and is popular for its Veternary school. Iowa State was also nominated for best upset at this year's Espy's for our football win over Oklahoma State.

Janee

It's best known for their engineering program/career fair and I like to say their marching band.

Jacquelyn

Iowa State is best known for its school of engineering and other science and technology programs.

Katy

Research and technology

Paige

I would say ISU is best known for being friendly and inviting. I felt at home when I got there. People are generally friendly and willing to help you.

Tad

Best known for it's outstanding college of agriculuture as well at its college of engineering.

Travis

Iowa State University is most known for it's highly regarded engineering programs. It also has one of the top 10 Architecture and Landscape Architecture programs in the country.

Zakory

Iowa State University is best know for being one of the nation's most student-centered public research facilities. The school is located in the small town of Ames, Iowa which was listed in the top 10 "Best Places to Live," by CNNMoney in 2010. Sports are also a big deal here.

Jessica

Veishea, tailgating, football, engineering, tradition

Katharine

Where I am from (Texas) it is known for corn. Actually, the whole state of Iowa is known like that

lauren

Iowa State University is best known for the academic programs and professors.

Spencer

Iowa State University is best known for being a great all-around. When I think of Iowa State, I think of a traditionaly college campus. Everyone at Iowa State is there to make sure that you succeed, both recieving your major and preparing you to be successful for the rest of your life. Iowa State is also known for getting students involved in its many clubs and other event. At Iowa State you will learn a lot and have a lot of fun doing it.

Lindsey

Iowa State University is best know for it College of Agriculture and College of Engineering. It is ranked among the top schools in the country.

Katrina

Iowa State University is best known for their engineering and ag majors. What most people don't realize is that we also have many other really good majors. For instance, I am in the Biology program, and I have found that it is an excellent major at Iowa State. We're also known for our sports and Jack Trice Stadium and the Hilton Colliseum. This year, you could say that we're known for beating Iowa, Northern Iowa, and the then 5th ranked Oklahoma State in football.

Mischa

We are well known for being a research-focused university with lots of school spirit! When I first arrived, I though all the school spirit was a little cheesy, but I realize that it's true. ISU is one of the best places around, and people deserve to know that!

Nicole

Iowa State University is best known for their historical campus and amazing educators.

Mitchell

Iowa State is best know for its Engineering, Agriculture, and Veterinary programs.

Callie

We are known as a ag school and an engineering school. We have a reputation as "hicks." we're the farm kids. But we're also known to be a really good school.

Erin

We are really well known for our engineering school. Like over half the people at this school are majoring in engineering. We also have a very good pre-vet program here.

Bethany

Iowa State University is widely know for its beautiful campus, friendly students and faculty and for providing the tools to help you succeed.

Rebecca

Iowa State University is known for its great engineering program. It is also known for its science, technology and mathematics departments as well. The design program here is also top knotch. Iowa State University is not only know academically, but it is also known for its 800+ clubs, intramurals, and activities that are constantly going on throughout the year. Iowa State University prepares you for the real world. It has career fairs that hundreds of companys hire Iowa State students from right on the spot. Iowa State is a great outlet for your future.

Kelsey

Being in the marching band, I think we're best known for having the best fans. Students support the team not because they are die hard fans, but because when you go here you belong to the team. A cyclone becomes your identity. We are resiliant when we lose and support our teams and school through thick and thin.

Jacob

Iowa State University is best known for its engineering programs, research base, and being cheaper for students from Illinois than the University of Illinois.

Hannah

Iowa State University is best know for being a research Univerisity, meaning that all of our professors have to be doing research in their area of concentration while teaching classes.

Nicholas

Iowa State University is best known for its engineering and agricultural degree programs.

Cynthia

Iowa State is known as a STEM university and for its ELPS program. Everyone refers to Iowa State as a univeristy where you have to teach yourself because some professors don't want and won't teach. I say it depends on the professors I have had both good and bad professors.

Mitchell

Engineering (all types), Veterinary Medicine, Meteorology, and Agricultural degrees One of Top 3 Most Beautiful College Campuses Ames (host city for ISU) in Top 10 Best Places to Live in US numerous public art displays by Chritsian Petersen, Grant Wood, etc., on campus One of the 1st land-grant universities in the country One of Top 3 most-healthy/fit College Campuses CY Stephens Auditiorium = Iowa's "Building of the 20th Century" Campanile - ISU landmark; clock tower and carillon, located on Central Campus ISU mascot Cy = "Most Domainating Mascot on Earth" - 2007 Cyclone Alley = Most Supportive Student Section (basketball)

Jacob

Sciences. Engineering and Vet-Med programs.

Kyle

I would say that Iowa State University is best known for Agriculture and surrounding topics.

Mariah

We are best know for our engineering programs and our architecture programs.

yang

design

Charles

Computer Sciences, Engineering, and Vet Medicine

Kasandra

Research studies and using technology in science.

Tim

Engineering, Science and Technology

Po

scientific research and engineering programs

Nicole

ISU is best known for its engineering program and countless research opportunities for students. They are known by their students fot the dedication to student's academic success, there are many programs available for students struggling with classes - Supplemental Instruction, tutors, graduate student help hours, and ofcourse the actual professors are alway there to help us out. It is extremely encouraging knowing my university actually cares about me and my success. I love that ISU perfectly combines traditional with modern, as can be seen in the classrooms and even in the buildings.