Shelby
Adusting to dorm life was a frustrating event in my transition to college. All of my life I have spent my evenings in my own room, so sharing a space with someone else was a big change. I learned to appreciate all the things that I once took for granted. For example, I was no longer able to turn the lights on when I woke up because my roommate was sleeping. Living with a roommate has taught me how to compromise and learn to live with someone who is very different from myself.
Lydia
A frustrating part of my school is that not every one who is at Iowa State University is here to learn. Many people are here to party, have fun, and get drunk. Sometimes, especially in the dorms, this gets in the way of my own studying. But luckily it is very easy to get away from most distractions as there are plenty of other places to study besides the dorms.
Edward
The most frustrating thing about Iowa State (aside from the ridiculous cost of an education nowadays) is the quality of teaching in some of the classes. Most of the professors are very focused on research (depending on the field of study) and outsource a lot of work to TAs. TAs are a crapshoot when it comes to quality.
Hannah
As a transfer student I feel it has been hard to make friends at this campus, and also the professors are so enthusiastic but at the same time not well organized/not very helpful.
Molly
The most frustrating thing about my school is having large lectures and not being able to see the boards. The teachers try and accommodate for the amount of students but it isn't always easy. I would personally like to see the teachers use microphones so that all the students can hear. I would also like to see the teachers utilize the space they have in the front of the classroom for more visuals that can be used throughout the lecture.
Tiffany
To me, Iowa State has nothing frustrating about it.
Emma
That Seasons Marketplace is not open 24/7.
Joshua
One of the most frustrating things about Iowa State University is that there are alot of things to do. There is over 800+ clubs to join, and many other activities to try out. I would like to try them all, but the overwelming number of organization looking for members makes me only choose a the few that would help me in the future. If there a chance to try new things without joining a club, then that would be great.
Kaitlyn
The one thing that I find the most frustrating is the residence hall I was assigned to. While a dorm without air conditioning costs less and doesn't seem like a big deal, on hundred-degree days and eighty-degree nights, I have wished that I hadn't been afraid of the extra $300 a year and had requested an air conditioned building.
Steven
Our campus is large and spread out causing a lot of confusion, getting lost, and long walks to and from class especially for some dorms. However, this is countered by the fact the campus has many open green spaces which make it beautiful.