Iowa State University Top Questions

What's the most frustrating thing about Iowa State University?

Cierra

It is not very diverse.

Joe

The most frustrating for me, this year, would have to be my location. I reside in the dorms farthest away from campus, and even though buses run there frequently it is still a pain. Anytime I want to go somewhere late on the weekend, or for dinner on the weekend it can be a nuisance to get where i want to go.

Rebecca

The most frustrating thing about the University is how expensive tution is for people from Minnesota, they should be consisdered insate.

Dylan

The most frustrating thing about school is balancing expenses. It is very difficult to maintain all of my bills while attending school full time and working 20-30 hour weeks. I have been fortunate enough to receive some scholarships, which allow me to continue following my dreams at ISU, but I am still left with a hefty bill to pay every month, including my car, insurance, phone, rent, and tuition.

Michelle

The buses are good for getting around campus, going to Target, and going to Walmart. They aren't very good for getting around Ames, and that's where the fun stuff is like the movie theatre and mall.

Kacie

To me, the most frusterating thing about my school is how far away all the buildings are. Here on the ISU campus, you must walk almost everywhere you go. Some days it is perfectly warm outside and I don't mind walking. Other days I freeze just walking to the bus. Sometimes between classes I only have about ten minutes to get across campus. However, I do always make it to class on time. For that, I am very thankful.

Megan

The most frustrating thing about my school are a few select professors. Some of them cancel class and fail to let you know beforehand. Other professors are hardly what I would consider professional and I can't believe they were hired.

Angela

Iowa State is located in a small town called Ames. Most of the activities that occur in the city are at the University itself. Sometimes its difficult to keep myself occupied other than just doing homework. It's a bit frustrating to not have many fun activities happening in the city to attend.

Rebecca

The most frusterating thing about my school is that there are definitely people that do not care about their education and just slack off. This is very frusterating espessically when I am trying to keep up with my studies and it seems like everyone in my classes are brushing it off.

Lisa

The size of Iowa State University's campus can be kind of overwhelming and frustrating at times. The campus is large and so you can't just run back to your dorm in-between classes very well. However, CyRide greatly reduces this issue! The bus system is fabulous and really makes getting around on campus much easier, especially in the cold, Iowa winter!