Illinois State University Top Questions

The worst thing about Illinois State is that we are stuck in the middle of the cornfields which limits the potential diversity of the university. The students here are suburban "transplanets" who already know other people from back home. Not that I haven't meet great people, I just wish that the campus itself was situated in a more urban environment that fosters the opportunity to interact and meet other people. ISU's rural placement makes forming connections for internships and with industry professionals difficult because students are not practicing their work in the correct field needed to do so.

I would say the worst thing about my school would be the registration for classes, its a very stressful, competitive process that may or may not leave you completely satisfied with your final class schedule.

My school is in the middle of no where which is fine except it can be really windy because there are few trees to reduce the wind.

It's easy to get lost in the general education classes because they are so large and usually just lecture halls.

I consider the worst thing about my school is the location, I'm a city girl and living in close to farm area that doesn't have a lot to offer is difficult to explore and enjoy when time allows.

It isn't the most exciting or "happening" school out there.

When it is time to register for classes it is very hard to get the ones that you need in order to be on the right track to graduating.

Dorm life. Because they are so strict about everything and dont listen to what you have to say.

There is a lot of construction going on right now, and sometimes it really sucks just walking to class because a two minute walk gets turned into five, ten, or even fifteen to get around it.

The worst thing about Illinois State is the smoking. Many students don't follow the rule of staying at least 50ft from doors when smoking. Becasue of this, especially when it is cold, many smokers stand right by the door and you have to work through the smoke when going into the school.