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my favorite class was my psych 280 class. I think this is a very talented and competitive student body, in some majors more than others.

I am in a lot of large lectures this semester so not really any professors know my name. My faveorite class as of right now is Psych 280. It is interesting and it can be related back to how we live our lives. I feel that Iowa States academic requirements are perfect. I would not change them. It allows students to branch out and learn about other things besides their major.

My favorite classes at Iowa State have been Finance 301 with Porter and LSCM with Martens. I really enjoy all the quantitative courses I've taken here at ISU such as Accounting 284 and 285, Business Calc, and especially Finance. I am currently in LSCM 360 and its definitely my second favorite class after Porter's.

Academics are hard at Iowa State, but they are worth when you leave and have discovered just as much about you as you have about your major and have Iowa State on your resume! Students are always encouraged to participate in class, and especially in my department, Microbiology Pre-Med, students are encouraged to learn through hands on techniques. Teacher/ student relations can differ from class to class and major to major, but eating dinner with your professor is not unheard of. I just went out to a professors house this past weekend for a club event.

A lot of my professors know my name, which is really nice because you know that they care. My favorite class was Psychology 101, it was really interesting!

some majors definitely require a lot more study hours than others (design majors are knee deep in projectss all night long). i feel like i should be doing a lot more work, but im still pulling off grades. i like big lectures better than small classrooms, but its good to have a combination of both.

I have quite a few large lecture where the professor couldn't possibly learn everyones names but if you go up to the after class or to their office hours, they remember your face at least and most of the time your name. I probably don't study as much as I should but I get by. I spend a lot of my study time at the library. I think ISU students are VERY competative. If you need proof, watch a Greek Week tournament. During my lectures students speak up with questions and comments.

My classes are all Studio Art classes and I like them all a lot. I think they do their best to try to fufill the curriculum

I graduated from the college of education. I feel I was given the tools needed to succeed in the workplace. Elementary education core classes were relatively small. Professors did know our names. I had three professors that I was particulary fond of. They would say "Hi, Shari" or ask me how I was doing if they saw me roaming the halls of Largomarcino. In addition I also felt I could go to them if I needed additional clarification or help on an assignment. They were friendly, down-to-earth, supportive, and encouraging educators. Just the kind of personalities needed to teach future teachers. Another opportunity afforded to me was student teaching in New Zealand. It was a great experience traveling to another country, and getting credit for it. I'm sure Iowa State still offers many overseas experiences. I would definately encourage others to explore these education opportunities. I enjoyed most of my education classes. The classes I liked the least were the large lectures. It was easy to become distracted in class. I got more out of watching others nod off, then out of the lectures. I also learned that I could skip a majority of the classes, study the study guide and just show up for tests. I was able to pass these classes with a C. I do regret that now however. If I could go back and do that over I would attend class. It would have been an easy A.

I think that academics at Iowa state are pretty decent. The teachers seem to be passionate about what they do. Sometimes the teachers know us personally, but thats hard to do in the big lectures. The academic policy at Iowa State is well written, in my opinion, and teachers usually try to live up to that standard.

I believe that most of the education I received at Iowa State was for learning, rather than being geared toward getting a job. I wish there would have been more focus on 'real' information.

I love my classes and feel that they will benefit me in the future with my career a lot of classes focus on knowledge you'll need in the future.

My favorite teacher...I don't think I have one. All my classes were big (even the 400 level ones), so I never really got to know any of my profs well. I do remember the grad student I worked with during practicum for my major, Shawn Haake. He was so kind and we got along well. He proved to be a great resource for me in learning about the research side of psychology, and helped me prepare applications for graduate school. Shawn also worked side of side with Dr. David Vogel, who was able to write me letters of recommendation. One thing I didn't really like about Iowa State is the class size. As mentioned above, all my classes were big, and I didn't get the chance to work with any profs on a more personal level. Attending a graduate school where there are 18 students in my cohort, my profs know my name, my husband's name, and my academic strengths and weaknesses without having to look at a sheet of paper.

I didn't have any problems with the academics. did professors know my name? If I wanted them to, if you get involved, and utilize the academic resources, you got a lot out of your education. The resources were readily available, its whether you choose to take advantage, after all you are a college student now, no one holds you hand anymore, you have to search out the hand to hold, as it should be!

I think that I got an amazing education at ISU. I do feel like they lacked on preparing you in the real world though. I would have liked more classes on searching for jobs and actually where to look for jobs and less on interview questions and how to act. I think that as classes get smaller, yes most professors do know names but the larger lectures they do not which is understandable. The most unique and beneficial class that I've taken at ISU was Fashion Illustration of Experimental Design. They really challenged me to step outside my box of normality which taught me a lot about myself!

I think most students were geared toward getting a job. We didn't really discuss academics outside of class.

The sports science program prepaired me well for my grad. studies. I got into every Physical therapy school I applyed for and all my schooling really helped me be successful. I graduated with my DPT.

Iowa State offers a variety of different classes from bowling to industrial engineer classes. My favorite class at Iowa State was computer science because you could work at your own pace since the class is offered online. It allowed you to get your homework done early so you could get it out of the way.

Very few professors knew my name. I didn't have many intellectual conversations outside of class. I took a philosophy class that was the most interesting and thought provoking. I never spent time outside of class with the psych professors. It would have really helped me if one of them would have taken an interest in me. I went on to get my doctorate in psych and it would have helped to been more involved in the department as an undergrad.

I am currently back in school working towards my MBA with ISU. This program is great for assisting students succeed in academia. Professors care about you and it's obvious

Some of my professors are awful and I wonder how they even got hired, but I really like some.

Iowa State is a great school and best known for Engineering and Design - but you can find a lot of other majors at the school as well. I wish that counselors and staff would be more helpful in guiding students and showing them those options.

The academic opportunities at ISU are abundant. The professors are like most professors at other universities and if you wanted to get to know the professors you could, or you could opt to handle the class your own way. The professors were respectful and very knowledgable. There were a couple of professors that I spent time with outside of class and assisted with political campaigns. There are also many opportunities to help students understand the basics for finding a job, create a resume, etc.

Certain professors went out of their way to influence your career choices and offer advice. I'll always remember two professors who recognized my talent and tried to get me to take more classes in their field. I should have listened. Students study a lot and the library is the perfect spot in between classes. You can meet for group projects or find a quiet niche to be all alone. Classes were interactive and students definitely competitive...but also collaborative. I changed my major 4 times and ended up in the business college studying finance. If I could do it all over, I would have selected somethig in English or Speech or perhaps architecture. The business college isn't well regarded outside of ISU and it is not an asset on my resume when pursuing a job. Fortunately, I have many experiences gained from ISU and have a fabulous job working for one of the best companies in the world! I work for GE.

I think the art programs at State are top notch. I felt very close to all my professors there, even if it was for only a semester. I felt like they really cared about my goals and they were really interested in what I was all about. I would email them about anything and wouldnt even think twice about it. They would respond back to me with what I needed and it wasnt a computer generated kind of response...they really were there to help me. I still email my professors even now when I've been out of school for almost a year. I like telling them the amazing things I'm able to do in the "real world" because without them, I definitely would not be where I am now.

I was a community and public health major. The program was difficult. I feel I got a great education, and once you get into your sophomore year your class sizes get quite smaller. Yes most of my professors knew my name, I rarely skipped class. The only thing I wish I would have known is a lot of the jobs I wanted after graduation require a registered nurse degree, and no one told me that as far as advisors or faculty.

The nutrition program is one of the best in the country and that is why I chose ISU

ISU is great! Great rep everything! Classes were small enough within your specific major. The general classes were just weed out classes. Every student I meet worked hard and work well with a team.

Some of my professors know my name - depends on the class size. Students study pretty often. Class participation depends on the class and the teacher. Students are somewhat competitive. My major is engineering and I love my advisor, Deb Dewall. She is SO helpful!

Many professors at ISU know my name. The amount of large classes to smaller classes is a good ratio. I enjoy being known by my professors and feel it's easier to participate in class and learn better when the class size is smaller. Students are competative but that only makes me strive to do my best even more. Outside of class I occassionally spend time with my professors. I have met up with my english teacher outside of class to get tips on a paper, also I have met with my old design teacher on many occassions for help on projects. Professors make themselves very available to give help and it's a nice feeling knowing I can go to them for help. I feel good about the ISU academic requirements, I feel if I apply myself to my schooling that getting the gpa that the school as well as the gpa that the sorority wants isn't hard to achieve. I learn very well at ISU in the environment provided.

Academics shouldn't be an issue so long as you go to class and do your work. The profs I've had in engineering really know their stuff and there is a great network between them, you, and the other students. The first few semesters, expect a lot of international TAs (ESPECIALLY in math and science). In general, they know what they're doing, it just takes time to understand what some of them are saying...

Most of my lectures are very large and impersonal.

I know my professors names. My favorite class is companion animal science. My least favorite was chemistry... ew!! Students are very competitive. The most unique class I have taken was meat science. I don't spend time with my professors outside of class.

i love my professors, they are all very nice and helpful. the TA's are good too.

I love the Design program here and how you are always busy. It gives any student a challenge.

There is always someone to help. Academic Success Center Rocks!

It's a big family. Academics at Iowa State are time worthy. I've never been a good student, but the help is readily available when I need it. I'm in the political science department, and there as well as through the rest of the university you have a good chance of your professors remembering who you are and how you were in their class. This helps - for references of jobs, internships, or even just future classes. Education at Iowa State is geared both toward learning and getting a job...I'm a junior and still feeling clueless about the direction I want to take with a career. However, deep down I'm confident because I know that Iowa State has prepared me to be a well-rounded person. Employers know this when they hear you're from ISU.

Some of my professors know my name. My favorite class is U ST 160. My least favorite are big lectures...sometimes. Class participation depends on which class it is and how interested the students are in the subject. Yes students are competitive. My major/department is business. No I do not spend time with my professors outside of class. Iowa State's academic requirements are very appropriate. Education at Iowa State is geared toward learning for its own sake and toward getting a job.

Many of the first year classes are quite large, but after you begin into the 300 level courses the classes become quite small and intimate. The most unique class I've taken was 328x, which was Cell Physiology in Human Disease, and exploratory course offered by a professor who had first hand knowledge of the research discussed and presented in the course.

The teachers are very friendly and overall there whenever you need help. The classes are interesting and very informative. I have only had one problem with a class. I feel like the requirements are easy to meet. I also feel it is easy to complete the requirements within the usual 4 years. I don't feel like competitiveness is an issue. I think students are there to help each other.

A great class to take is HDFS 276 with Erin Crawford. It's basically sex education, but she makes it fun and interesting. I'm an advertising major, so any classes with Jay Newell or Barbara Mack are also great. Class participation is often required for many classes once you get into the higher level classes. I think it's fun to relate some of my classes to my real life.

My professors know my name in some of my small classes. I would say in 4 semesters of being here only 3 professors have known my name and I have been in atleast 6 small sized classes.

Iowa state is a great place for an education. I have been very fortunate to get teachers who speak good English and are willing to teach but there have been a couple that aren't very good. I'm glad I go here. I sometimes think I take school more seriously than some but my major requirest that of me.

My favorite class is volleyball.. which really isn't a class.. I love it because it is a stress free class and I have had the opportunity to meet so many new people. The most unique class that I have taken is CI 201. I am not very good with technology and this class has shown me many different applications used on a Mac. I do wish that I would keep in touch with some of my professors. Especially with last semester, I wish I went in for help on things that I had no clue what I was doing. All in all, I think that Iowa State is a great college to receive an education, even in my major, elementary education.

Iowa State offers many different types of classes. Your first class of the day may only have 20 students where you are on a first name basis with your professor and the setting is very relaxed and easy to ask questions and have class discussions. Your next class may be in a lecture hall with 500 students and you may not ever know the person's name that sat next to you all semester.

All my professors now my name, and I have been to all of their office hours or recitations. I am in the offices or labs at least 3 times a week. Engineering is definitely focused on preparing for a job. ISU students are very smart and have interesting conversations.

All of my classes at the moment are large lectures so my teachers do not know my name. I don't study as much as I should but I still pull off pretty grades.

Like I said above, I love the Taekwondo and Hapkido classes I am taking this semester. Master Pak is the best kept secret at Iowa State. Not only do students learn new skills and how to protect themselves, we are learning the meaning of perseverance (very physically challenging!), respect (everyone is a "sir" or a "ma'am"), commitment (if you don't come to class, you aren't going to get better - we always encourage each other to stick with it), and self-control (you can't try your new moves on everyone you meet!). These classes are so much fun and a great change of pace from the normal biology or engineering or design classes you have to take every day! I am so glad I got the opportunity to experience something new during my time at Iowa State.

I feel like class participation is pretty high at Iowa State. Campus always seems to be full of students all day long.

some professors know my name, i love anthropology and hate biology. i feel biology is more indepth then needed right now. students study time varies, i usually do at least 5 hours for a test and then a couple hours on a normal week per class, some students participate and talk about class related stuff outside class. students do compare grades and try to be the best. im not sure what the most unique class ive taken is..probably anthropology. i am changing my major to food science and industry with a minor in hotel restaurant and industry management. i sometimes go to my professors office hours. i think the requirements are fitting. i think both, it makes it possible for a person to get a job...but also that learning is important in general.