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Iowa State University has hundreds of majors and minors to choose from. They have majors in engineering, medicine, business, art, and many others it would be hard to find what they do not have. In the engineering major, there is every type of engineer there is they offer. Such as aerospace, materials, mechanical, chemical, construction, and a lot more where you will find what you are looking for in this university. In medicine they have biochemistry, animal ecology, zoology, biology, and so many other medicine majors that will help the world. If students are looking for professional schools then Iowa State has programs that help students for those professional schools. Programs such as dentistry, optometry, law, podiatry, and other programs to help students pursue their goals in whatever they set for themselves. They also have professors that will help out with whatever you need. The professors are there to help their students because they want to see their students succeed as well. Iowa State has a great academic program where anyone can become successful.

Most of the professors do not know my name. My favorite class is math. Least favorite class is English. Students are not competitive. My major is mechanical engineering. Career fire is an amazing organization to help students find a job.

Introductory classes are definitely typical of large universities. They can have to 300+ students, which can be overwhelming at first. A great way to get involved with small groups and have smaller class sizes is to join the Honors Program. Through the Honors Program there are many more small seminars available and you can take some classes in Honors, which are typically smaller. The English program also has very small class sizes, even in intro classes such as Engl 150 or 250.

I think the academics are great. Most of my professors know my name. Most of the professors are experts in the topics you teach. The education really makes you competitive in whatever field you want to go into.

Academically I do feel as though my teachers are trying to challenge me, however I also feel as though the larger lectures don't necessarily allow me to thoroughly learn the material. It's a little impersonal with instructors in those large classes unless you personally make an effort to get to know the teacher. As your classes become more focused, this does begin to change, especially in the 300 and 400 level classes.

The academics are good. Sometimes it's seems the teachers get too wrapped up in their research to focus a lot on teaching, but other than that it's great.

Yes, this is a technical focused university. Yes we have a lot of students who are all competing for the same thing: top grades and amazing employment opportunities. While classes can tend to be pretty big (I have been in some with over 200 students), professors make themselves available to students. How well you get to know a professors depends on each student individually. As far as classes go, I can't say that I have a favorite one. I have thoroughly enjoyed my 3 1/2 years here at Iowa State University (ISU) and I am sure that this will remain true until my graduation. There have been of course classes that I cannot wait to get done with, but as a Pre-Vet major this is expected. Classes here are tough and professors seek to challenge students and make them THINK. As students progress in their college carreer they will find that grades do matter and being smart is actually a good thing. As a student in the Natural Resource and Ecology Management (NREM) department I have been able to meet most of my professors and actually get to know them. I had the opportunity of traveling to Costa Rica with two professors, and this was a great way to not only meet students who are likeminded, but also make a good impression of myself as a student and potential employee.

Professors and great and very helpful, I know not everyone agrees with this statement but it is all about building those relationships with your professors during the first week of classes. I always make sure to introduce myself and sit in the front row of the class or auditorium in order for them to know who I am and to make me not feel intimidated to ask questions when I have them. Not only do we have a great science, engineering, and math department here but also our Education department is great! The classes are fun and interactive, and all the real world experiences we get are magnificent.

Iowa State has one of the largest Colleges of Engineering in the country, but my engineering classes aren't too large, and my professors have always made the effort to get to know their students. That isn't the case in some of the lower-level classes like general chemistry, physics, etc, but big lectures really aren't that big a deal as long as you are responsible enough to go to class and do your homework. There are all different kinds of available, but no one is going to be looking over r shoulder all day to make sure you went to class, you have to do that yourself.

Courses are reasonable and offer a balance of coursework and practical experiences. Class participation is desired and common, students are competitive but supportive of one another, and the people are humble and open-minded to others' perspectives and current research. Just like any other college or university, you get out of the program what you put in. Students who party do not reap the benefits the school has to offer. If you try and take the courses seriously, you will succeed.

Many of the classes are larger here and unless you're one of those people who raises you hand every 2 minutes the professor usually doesn't know your name. Many of the classes i took my first year were lectures with 100+ people. I realy enjoyed my psychology, sociology, and curriculum instruction classes. My professors for these classes were very enthusiastic about the material and still loved hearing from the students opinions and ideas on the subject matter as well as our experiences. The most unique best class i have taken would definitely be my CI 204 class. I had an excellent professor (Chuck Achter), a very brilliant, bright, smiling, caring individual who loved teaching, learning, and hearing feedback from all of his students. Even in the college environment he really tried learning all of our names. We did so many fun activities in his class that also allowed us to get to know others in the class too.

It all depends on how involved you get in your classes. The more you put into your classes, the more you get out of them. The more times you go and speak with your professors, the better they will know you and the more likely they are to write you a letter of recommendation or serve as a reference for you in the future. Since I was a triple major, with Political Science being my primary, class participation was huge. Political Science students have a lot of opinions and want to share them. If you take a foreign language, participation is also huge because it's the only way to learn the language. My favorite class was Constitutional Law (POL S 420) with Dirk Deam. Not so much the material, but the professor and the use of the socratic method.

At Iowa State your academics are in your hands. How much you want to participate determines how you do in classes and what you get out of them. There are usually help sessions for further review of material in larger courses, and I've never had a professor that refused to see me not only during their office hours but any time. Not only will the professors help but I've found TA and my peers to be some of the best resources on campus.

Most lecture classes for gen. eds are relatively large, but recitations make the large classes seem smaller. By the time you're into your major, most professors recognize students in their program (especially if you're involved in extra curriculars as well).

Iowa State is geared towards helping you find a job and letting you grow as a person. Academics are a huge portion of college and it's easy to fail and it's always easy to do well. I've had classes in lecture halls with over 100 student and I've also had classes that are in classrooms. If you participate in class you'll be more prepared and the professor will be more likely to recognize you. In the smaller classes I've taken the professors have known my name and are friendly. The most interesting class I've taken is Entomology 374. I enjoy my major, Animal Ecology, because my advisor really helps me out. He helps me choose courses that are required for my major and he has also recommended some great ones as well. My advisor is always available and is easy to talk to. We also talk about other things besides classes! Iowa State also is one of the few colleges that offer Animal Ecology as a major.

ISU loves its: engineering, architecture, veterinary, and agricultural students. If you are not looking at going into any of these, while ISU is a great place to go, the rest of the programs are nothing to really get excited about at least at the undergraduate level. Business majors be prepared to be picked on (mostly good humoredly) by the engineering students as they truely do rule the school.

Students are competitive; especially in the pre-health realm. I took a philosophy class with a professor from Poland. Class was very unusual and he had the most interesting stories. Iowa State is the only university in the state that has an American Dietetic Association certified program and it is said to be one of the best in the nation. I am hoping that as I get into smaller and smaller classes I will spend time with professors outside of class. Iowa State's education is what you make it to be. Yes it is a public university where some students barely get by, but for those that want to expand their mind and challenge themselves can.

I enjoy my classes at Iowa State and the fact that you get out what you put in. Professors are all friendly and are willing to help if it is needed. I am a double degree with Apparel Merchandising in the College of Human Sciences and Management in the College of Business. I enjoy the variety of classes.

I think ISU has lots of academic opportunities like with the study abroad programs. I think the Classes here at ISU are very fun and enjoyable.

I have had a good experience with all of my professors. I can see that they make an effort to try to get to know their students.

About half of my professors know my name. The professors that don't know my name I tend to not do as well in their classes.

My studios are really small, so I am comfortable with them, and asking them questions. Most students have intelligent conversations. As far as getting a job in design, I feel like I have no shot. Our job fair is a joke. I am not too worried, I plan on going to graduate school. Students are competitive, but in design, we mainly help each other. Academic requirements are not to steep. I feel like my education is more learning for its own sake.

All of my professors know my name, first and last. My favorite classes are my upper level classes as they are smaller and geared more towards what I am passionate about. Students on campus study all of the time. The library is a popular place to go, but there are always plenty of seats for any type of study environment you'd like. Participation in class in essential. Lots of students participate and those who do are more likely to succeed in the class. In my major we work together on assignments when we are able to and help each other along when one gets stuck. There is in no way any sort of competition involved. I love my elementary education major because there is a lab designed just for us with all sorts of equipment we may need for projects. We also have our own little library and check-out system for technology. I have definitely went to my professors office hours. I went not only to ask about assignments but sometimes just to talk to them. I did have a teacher that made our whole class supper at her house while we were in our practicum experience. I thought this was awesome! I never would have thought that in a school as large as Iowa State that teachers would actually care for you and invite you into their homes just to meet up during a long break from class.

i like classes that are fifty minutes not two hours

The design college is superb!

The first 2 years, classes are usual big lectures so the professor does not necessarily know your name. but to make up for these large lectures, there are usually smaller tutorials or SI sections where you get to know the TA. The upper level classes are usually smaller and you get to know the professors better. Competitiveness between students depends on your major. In dietetics it is pretty competitive because most everyone is competing for the same internships.

Those who get good grades are the students who attend class. My major is kinesiology and health, which promotes healthy lifestyles since sedentary lifestyles are becoming way too common.

My major is not very rigorous. I think there could maybe be a little more consistency, some attendance policies are very rigid while other professors do not require you to attend class at all. Some professors are not flexible at all for things like job interviews. I think sometimes the education is geared towards getting students through college instead of more practical application.

The class sizes are pretty large for most courses, which is expected on a huge campus. The school seems mainly focused on Engineering, Design and Agriculture, but is indeed a great school for all three. I think the classes are a lot tougher than people would expect from an Iowa school, the curriculum is very detailed and most professors don't tend to give you much leaniency with class work.

Greek students generally do better academically than non-greek students.

I know most of my professors because i have been to meetings with them, i like my classes and i spend alot of time at the library

Professors very a great deal as does calss isze in big lecture halls most don't know you're name however there are a few who take thetime to learn the names of the individuals that sit in the front or in a specific section/area. In smaller more calss specific classes the teacher does learn all your names and calls you out by name, it all just depends on the professors stylr of teaching and what they find important.

If I have small classes then yes professors know my name. I have intoduced myself to all of them but I doubt they remember my name if it it a big lecture. My favorite class would have to be Psych 131. My least favorite would have to be CI 201. Students study a lot i have seen. My major is elementary education k-6th. I believe that the education here is geared toward me getting a job.

Most professors will know your name, I have one class where i think the administrative personel don't know my name. Yeah there are some big classes but I guess it comes with the territory. I have a bunch of classes where the professors know my name and everyone else's name in the classroom and are always offering help.

I know that all of my professors know my name personally but I think that is due to the fact that I have taken the time to make sure that they do. I think students study quite a bit, a lot of that depends on your major though. I think the thing that I find most challenging about academics is that I came from a large high school, I graduated with about 600 and the things that I have learned are a lot different from the small town kids. Iowa State is definitly geared toward getting a job, I have seen so many opportunites that have proven this.

Many professors know my names. I am impressed with the faculty at Iowa State. I feel that they are approachable, helpful, and I haven't really had any bad experiences. I think that on the whole, Iowa State students are less intellectual than students at other universities. Iowa State knowledge is very applicable to the working world. Many students are offered jobs upon graduating.

I think that Iowa State Academics are pretty good. There are a number of great teachers and for those large lecture classes there is a great tutoring program. I really enjoyed my department (Materials Science and Engineering), because we had small class sizes and for the most part GREAT teachers. I had to work hard, but it paid off. I know retained more than most people I met in grad school.

I think the classes here at Iowa State are really good. There are big classes, but you never feel lost or overwhelmed by them. I was suprised by that because I graduated with 44 students and had a class with about 300 students. It was a change but I never saw it as a problem. I was really scared that I would get called on but with 300 students there is always someone who will volunteer there opinion. I have only come across a few bad teachers and I think that is because of the language barrier that I had between them. All of the professors I have to seem to really care about you. If you take the time to get to know them they will get to know you.

My favorite class would be Biology 101 right now. The teacher has a big lecture and she knows almost everyones name and I found that pretty amazing. I took Astro 150 last semester for a little bit and I did not like it so I dropped it. It was way to complex for me. I believe that Iowa State is geared for both getting a job for the future and for learing to educate people.

great academics!

At first, the classes may be too large, but as you get further in your major you get to know everyone (classmates and professors) on a more personal level.

My favorite class here at Iowa State so far has to be my HS 110 class. It is a health class and because I like health and am going into that field, I really like it. My least favorite class that I have taken was TC 165, thats all I'm going to say. Here at Iowa State class participation in small classes is something that happens regularly. I feel that the requirements here for academics are pretty sustainable.

A lot of my professors know my name and know me on a personal level. My favorite class has been medical microbiology because it is so useful in everyday situations and interesting. My professor was AWESOME...Dr. Cunnick! Class participation is very common because my classes have pretty much the same people in them and we know each other quite well. Students are VERY competitive, def. if you are Greek :) I am only one of a few girl in the Genetics department and I am totally OK with that.

Most my professors in small lectures know my name- not so much if I am in a larger lecture. I think the majority if ISU students study a lot. I think there needs to be more for students who aren't in an AG or engineering program.

I think that students at iowa state are VERY competititive. I was a design major for awhile and the competition to get into programs is ridiculous.

I am extremely impressed with the Speech Communication program. They have great faculty that truly care about the education of young people and continue each year to seek training to become more effective teachers. I was upset to hear the the University is planning to take away the office space that so clearly this staff deserves.

I liked the idea that we got to spend so much time in classrooms (education major)

Our school is too big to have professors talk to us one on one during class, so in order to get to know a professor, you must have to make the effort to do it on your own.

Teachers in large lectures rarely taught me anything. Smaller lectures are the only classes that I can actually say I learned something in.

When people thing of state schools, they think that the classes are easy. Iowa State, in my eyes, has a hard curriculum. If you choose to major in the design school at Iowa State you have to take required classes your first year and then apply to get into your major of choice. It is very competitive.