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The excellent Engineering Program, and the beautiful campus.

Iowa State University has a rich history and there are so many traditions that have been kept throughout the year. For example it is a tradition to kiss your sweetheart at midnight under the Campanille, our schools clock tower. Also, the campus is beautiful during every season of the year.

One of the most unique characteristics of Iowa State University is how beautiful it is. Out of all the colleges I've seen, Iowa State has the most beautiful campus. There is greenery every where. There are huge grass lawns in the middle of campus that are surrounded by beautiful buildings, old and new.

The thing I brag about most about Iowa State University is how incredible the students and staff are. Whether you need advice or simply someone to listen to, you can always find someone on campus who is more than willing to talk to you and will help you when you are going through a rough time in your academic career or social life. There is always someone to help lift you up when you feel as if you have hit rock bottom

Our school spirit and opportunity for invovlement!

During Dead Week (the week before finals), our school had a local animal shelter bring in puppies for the students to play with. They were really cute and adorable and offered as chance to relax and release all the stress that we were feeling. Best part was that it was free and easily accessible to all students during the entire time they were on campus each day.

The material that I have learned from my classes

The number of extracurriculars is insane! I had the opportunity to get involved with a whole spectrum of activities and meet/network with some fantastic ISU students who will be future industry leaders. The opportunities are literally limitless to meet others, learn something new and get out of your comfort zone -- which is what college is, right?

Great educational opportunities, plenty of majors to choose from, and over 800 clubs for just about any interest or hobby imaginable!

I brag about the wide variety of clubs and organizations that are avaliable to get involved with.

Professors at Iowa State are amazing teachers. The fitness center offers a large variety of exercise equipment and fitness classes. Almost any extra-curricular activity imaginable is offered at Iowa State, plus the food is pretty good.

I tell people about the job opportunities, the amazing, life-long friends I've already made, and the fun times I've had going Greek.

When I brag about my school it is usually about the quality of the education vrs. the cost and it is also about the job placement rate that the school has for its undergraduates (+95{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} within 6 months of graduation)

I feel inspired upon leaving lectures because my instructors are passionate, both about their proffessions and instilling that same excitement into their students. As a result, the students are not treated as "kids" but as adults; this attitude has allowed the students at Iowa State to truly develop and appreciate the skills of patience, collaboration, creativity, accountabiliity and innovation. Even the campus is an inspiration--the foliage has all been strategically planted and serves specific functions in the same ways that the buildings and other structures do!

I brag most about campus, very beautiful campus, condensed and easy to get around. Great public transportation system.

I brag that my college is very pretty, the people are really nice, they are very helpful, and it is the best decision i made that i decided to attend Iowa State University.

I tell my friends that the campus is absolutely gorgeous and the buildings are a work of art. Also, the opportunites and resources avaliable to students are second to none when it comes to free tutors, gym memberships, job opportunites and job fairs and the stories of past students and their success only drives me to work even harder.

"I am studying to be a weapons engineer!!"

The campus. Our campus is beautiful; it is ultimately why I decided to go to ISU. We habe a big school feel while it is condensed into a single campus that isn't spread throughout a city. On campus we have a cental area that contains the campanile, multiple grassy areas, and beautiful buildings. ISU is a land grant university which requires each building to contain art. This has resulted in an equally well decorated campus inside.

When I need to one up my friends about their college stories, I usually use the topic of nightlife. Obviously every college has their big party weekends and everyone talks about how much they drank or who they stayed with. But throughout my college years, I took a different approach and my friends, as they search for full time positions, now see why. Going into college many of us heard the phrase, "It's not about what you know, it's who you know." I used this to my advantage outside the classroom, and met as many peoplle as possible.

I always take about the people; the people make Iowa State what it is. Everyone is invested in the university and want to see students succeed.

The atmosphere during a football game at Jack Trice or a basketball game at Hilton.

The wide range of activities that you can involve yourself in and what a great opportunity it is to meet so many diverse people on campus.

The student body is amazing!

My school has a beautiful campus and amazing food. The people here are all very cheery as well!

I would brag about ISU's contributions to research and innovation. The Ames Lab is located on campus and is responsible for nuclear innovations, nanotechnology, computers, adhesives, fuels, and much more. George Washington Carver is an ISU alumn and is responsible for many peanut related inventions. Iowa State also holds claim to the creation of the first digital computer.

I brag about school spirit on campus. It is very clear when you walk on campus that everyone here loves ISU. I also brag about the willingness of faculty on campus to help when I need help. For example when I need help finding a building I have never heard of. Most of all I brag about the people I have met here at Iowa State University. People I have met and encountered are people that I will be friends with for life.

Many of my friends attend schools where it is difficult to get involved in activities around campus. At Iowa State it is quite the opposite. There are so many activities that you have to pick and choose a few of the many you are bound to find interesting. There is never an excuse to be bored here because there is always something to be doing. You just have to find the courage to get out there, step outside of your comfort zone, and experience something new and interesting.

I usually brag about how inviting the campus is, all the activities that happen on campus, and about how easy it is to meet new people and how almost everyone is friendly at Iowa State University.

I brag most about our basketball team... But for more professional stuff I brag about how good I feel about the oppurtuinites I'm going to have after graduation. I feel my school is preparing me so well for what "comes after." There are so many things I can currently do on campus to help me once I graduate.

I always tell my friends how willing the teachers are to work with you. This school is academically demanding, but your teachers are always willing to help. If you don't understand a lesson or assignment, they are always available during their office hourse. If you cannot meet during office hours, they will go out of their way to make sure that you can find a time to meet. They take great pride in ensuring that EVERY student is learning.

How prestigious and amazing the Design program here is. I brag about how great the teachers are and how much they teach you here in just the first year of design.

I tend to always bring up the convenience of the campus layout as well the beauty of the campus when talking about college with high school friends. Since many of us have vastly different majors, talking explicitly of subjects does not always happen. But often I enjoy bragging about the colors seen on campus during the fall and how nice it is to not have to walk too far between classes due to the closeness of the engineering buildings on campus.

I like to brag about all of the opportunities to meet new people that are similar to you and also to network with people who will have the same career path as you. Also I like to brag about how Iowa State is a leader in agriculture and holds the nation's biggest career fair.

When I talk to my friends about Iowa State University, I tend to immediately recognize the atmosphere of the campus along with the comfort of the classrooms. Ames Iowa is a place where people can feel at home; the residents are very welcoming and helpful with the student body, the professors truly care about each individual student, and the students are well-mannered and are, in general, great people to be around. When I think about Iowa State, the learning and living environments that are provided are the most positive and reassuring aspects of the university.

The faculty at Iowa State is so friendly.

I've had great experiences with the Honors Program, particularly the First-Year Mentor Program, which matches freshmen in the Honors Program to professors looking for undergraduate research assistants. I'm involved in research as a freshman, and many universities don't have research opportunities available for underclassmen. The Honors Program is also a great way to meet people.

I tell my friends how great the people on campus are and the endless opportunities for students. Although Iowa State has a large student body, the faculty and environment really help to make you feel at home when you are on campus. I am so glad I chose Iowa State University.

I tell my friends about the great education I am receiving for my major and about the opportunies available across campus.

What I brag most about my school is how welcoming and nice everyone is from professors to fellow students when I transfered here I was made to feel right at home which isn't common at such large universities.

I brag about all the opportunities available on campus. I also brag about the food choices Iowa State presents its students. The workout facilities are very nice too.

How easy it is to try something new, find diversity, and discover something different.

The things I brag about most include the plethora of activities and and dining options. There is always something going on, and there are numerous clubs that one can get involved in. This includes intramurals, volunteer work, and more exotic topics such as sky diving! There is literally something for everyone. And if you do not find a club you like, you can start your own! During meal time, there are a lot of different places to go. This includes buffets, restaruants, smoothies at the gym, and sandwhich shops. I would say this is very ideal!

Good basketball team, beautiful campus, quality professors, great surrounding town.

Iowa State University has a beautiful campus and incredibly intelligent professors. While ISU is a very science-based institution, this does not mean the college neglects their other majors. At Iowa State everyone is encouraged to succeed, and they are given many opportunities and resources to do so.

When bragging about ISU, I mention how pretty it is to walk across campus and how friendly everyone, students and staff, is. The dining halls have great, healthy varieties of food and the school is very organized for special events. When going to orientation over the summer, my family and I were greatly impressed with how organized the school was with guiding families around campus.

The fact that it is easy to get a hold of the professors to ask them questions about their material even if it is for a class that is for a following sememster. Everyone is very accomadating at Iowa State University and the University strives to help its students grow and succeed.

I have a huge variety of majors, minors, and classes to choose from and very supportive academic advisors. I love the residential life, and being President of my residential floor allows me great opportunities to meet and get to know people. I love all the opportunities we have to be involved in whatever our interests are.

I usually brag about the opportunities that I have taken advantage of here at Iowa State University. Being paired with a graduate school, this university can offer so many more career-oriented activities than most colleges. I am currently volunteering at the College of Veterinary Medicine here at Iowa State University in preparation for becoming a veterinarian myself, and that is something that my friends cannot do.

How beautiful the campus is! They have great courses and programs.