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Overall, the students here are friendly. My first year here I always felt like I could ask for directions to places on campus and anyone was always willing to answer. I have made some lifelong friends at ISU as well. There is a pretty diverse set of individuals here--everyone is bounds to find someone to connect with and enjoy the college years with. Another great bonus is that ISU attracts a lot of foreign exchange students. This is due to our International Programs Office. They send recruiters around the world. There are over 400 international students here--bringing a wealth of cultural knowledge to our campus. Saudi Arabia, Nepal, India, China and all the African countries together have the top amount of students. Because of this we have diversity events all the time. We always have a International Night once a year which includes food and entertainment for a Saturday night. Then each group of students has a night to represent their culture. Nights like African Night are really popular and so much fun. Another thing I like about the students here is their political acceptance. Yes, I would say a majority of the campus is conservative, however, independents and democrats are not left out. People aren't mean to them or anything absurd like that.

Overall, the students here are friendly. My first year here I always felt like I could ask for directions to places on campus and anyone was always willing to answer. I have made some lifelong friends at ISU as well. There is a pretty diverse set of individuals here--everyone is bounds to find someone to connect with and enjoy the college years with. Another great bonus is that ISU attracts a lot of foreign exchange students. This is due to our International Programs Office. They send recruiters around the world. There are over 400 international students here--bringing a wealth of cultural knowledge to our campus. Saudi Arabia, Nepal, India, China and all the African countries together have the top amount of students. Because of this we have diversity events all the time. We always have a International Night once a year which includes food and entertainment for a Saturday night. Then each group of students has a night to represent their culture. Nights like African Night are really popular and so much fun. Another thing I like about the students here is their political acceptance. Yes, I would say a majority of the campus is conservative, however, independents and democrats are not left out. People aren't mean to them or anything absurd like that.

Being located in SouthEast Idaho means little or no racial diversity, and this goes true for the University. Most of the foreign kids are here through the international students program as there are rarely foreigners who are native to the area. Most of the Black kids are here because they have to be highly skilled at one or more NCAA sports. Other than that it is a nearly homogenous group of Latter-Day-Saints, I say nearly because the Pocatello Campus is probably the most diverse place in Pocatello, ID. I myself am Black, more often than not I am the only African American in the classroom, and when there are others it seems like they are recruited solely for sports teams. The definition of "racism" is constantly changing and is different from place to place; that being said I beleive there is a high amount of "racism" at ISU where most students would say otherwise...keep in mind who "most students" are. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocatello#Demographics)

The student body at ISU is very diverse and accepting. For more information please see "Stereotyping at Idaho State University".

The student body is very diverse. If there is anything you would like to talk about or expereince there is somebody else on campus that would like to do the same thing. I haven't noticed any racial conflicts, but sometimes there is a little political and religious tention but not enough to cause any riots or property damage. I haven't even heard anyone yelling in the halls. Most students wear modest clothing. Men always wear shirts, but sometimes the girls have some things that I think are a little too low cut. Some students have a lot of piercings, some don't have any. Some even come in thier pajamas, but then again, some wear suits. At Idaho State University, you can be yourself.

Classmates at ISU are older than your typical college student; and while this might seem unfavorable to some people, it is actually a wonderful experience because 1) there are no cliques or popular groups, 2) there is much less partying and drinking, 3) everyone is there to learn and help each other out with studying, and 4) everyone is friendly.

I focused really hard on my grades in high school and didn't have much time for friends. I was married by the time I went to college so I didn't really associate much with my classmates there.

Very friendly and willing to help one another in class assignments.

They are all, for the most part, good hard working people.

I suppose my classmates are friendly, intelligent, and always willing to learn more--which is definitely a plus!