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Iowa State University

Iowa State University, Study Abroad Center, 6 Hamilton Hall, Ames, IA 50011-1182, U.S.A., United States
4.13 / 5 based on 12 reviews.

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80% of students recommend
12 reviews
Housing
3.8/5
 All experiences (12)
Student life
3.8/5
 5 stars (6)
Academic
4.4/5
 4 stars (6)
Languages
4.4/5
 3 stars (0)
Expenses
4.4/5
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Overall
4.4/5
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“go to the east or west coast if you can before considering ISU” Read Review
rminnion, United Kingdom

12 reviews of Iowa State University

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HOUSING    
by Neny, Satya Wacana Christian University (UKSW), Salatiga, Indonesia
Education, Fulbright Scholarship program
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? In the apartment we have more privacy and if the cost is too high we can always find a roommate to share the cost.
Personal comments:
I am not living in on-campus but from what I heard the food is not good in the dorm. The university housing does not provide AC so it's hot during summer, but of course the location is the best.
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Neny, Satya Wacana Christian University (UKSW), Salatiga, Indonesia
Education, Fulbright Scholarship program
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
If you look for a place to dance in international mix of music, Boheme Bistro is the place. Hilton Colloseum and Stephens auditorium host various kinds of events.
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ACADEMIC    
by Neny, Satya Wacana Christian University (UKSW), Salatiga, Indonesia
Education, Fulbright Scholarship program
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
If you're taking Computer-assisted Language Learning (CALL), this is the perfect university! We got faculty members with international reputation in this field.



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
Nothing..it's the best so far...

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by Neny, Satya Wacana Christian University (UKSW), Salatiga, Indonesia
Education, Fulbright Scholarship program
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
No problems at all..people in the midwest of US is the best speakers of American English!
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EXPENSES    
by rminnion, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Medical Sciences, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
wages
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
good exchange rate, better quality of life
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
banks are a rip off - shop around for an account
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OVERALL    
by Neny, Satya Wacana Christian University (UKSW), Salatiga, Indonesia
Education, Fulbright Scholarship program
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
Cultural values, I need to know more of those so that I know when some actions are not appropriate.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
This is just the right combination for you to study and have time at the same time..



FINAL COMMENTS

Well, travelling to other city is difficult or expensive, but the transportation system in the city is FREE...
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