Tips: I personally feel, that students should know that it's okay to come without a very clear idea in terms of academics since a lot of people come as open major or switch later. Know your interests, be involved, find your people, and find a good balance in academics and activities.

Likes (Part time work): I recently got a part-time job at Iowa State and I really enjoy it. My manager is really helpful and cooperative. I do find managing my academics and part-time work quite easy. The average payout is $15 per hour for 10-20 hrs per week. There are a lot of opportunities on campus, but it's necessary to apply on time.

Dislikes (Indian Food): I personally do not like the food options at Iowa State. I wish there could be more Indian food preferences. Throughout the week I find myself eating out a lot which is quite unhealthy. I find the dining hall food to be stale a lot of the time and I wish they could work on that.

Reviewed on 1 May 2024Read more

Anonymous

Bachelor of Science in Accounting - Batch of 2025

4.3

Learning to balance school life

Tips: This school is very fun, but you need to make sure you have a good balance between academics and extracurricular. There is definitely a culture shift as you have a lot more freedom. I did get some private scholarships through the Iowa State scholarship portals.

Likes (Part time work): There are a lot of on-campus jobs as well as businesses off-campus for jobs. It is very manageable to work on campus while studying. We get $12/hour. Working on campus allows you to study and work at the same time as many jobs allow students to do that.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): It is still pretty difficult for F1 visa holders to find permanent jobs here. There are some opportunities, but I don't think the school does a great job of helping you find permanent jobs here especially based on your major. You really need to be a stem major to land a permanent job.

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024Read more

Anonymous

Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics - Batch of 2025

3.8

Vast campus, myriad opportunities!

Tips: I was pretty much prepared that there were going to be a lot of new things here which might not be as common as they are back at home. One thing that people could find different would be the idea of individuals. Most of the people here are by themselves and self-reliant. I have definitely transitioned a lot and become a much more confident and independent person. One thing to remember is to come here with an open and acceptable mind. For international students, there are a lot of scholarship opportunities, so do not miss out on those. There would be different sits for scholarships and it is possible that different colleges provide different scholarships specifically for their students so be proactive and always keep an eye on those. The university is great and I go to a college which is ranked well and my coursework seems equally interesting since there is a variety of different things that I always learn.

Likes (Public transportation): The university has buses going across the city which are free for all Iowa State Students. Even for non-students, every bus ride can be as cheap as only $1! These buses run starting early in the morning and going till later at night, and even when there are no buses, there are a couple of other different options to travel which are free for all students.

Dislikes (Internships): University has a career fair every semester where recruiters from different companies come to the university and the students get to talk to them one-on-one. This helps students to know different companies, what they provide, what they expect, etc. International students have a hard time finding internships or jobs since not every company sponsors them. Constant rejections can make students doubt themselves but don't worry because after a while we all get used to it, but don't give up either! It might take time but you will surely find something for yourself at some point, we all do! Since I am a business analytics major with an economics minor, I do have different options open for me, but again restrictions like finding sponsorship makes it hard to find the right company. All I do is keep trying. Another tip for all new students would be to make as many connections as possible. Career fair might not be interesting for everyone, but just go to them and network as much as you can and talk to recruiters, know them well, connect with them on linkedin, follow them up on emails. Networking and making new connections can help find jobs so much more than we think it can!

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2024Read more

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How much is Iowa State tuition fee per year?

Answered 4 weeks ago

IA State University tuition fees for undergraduate students for the academic year 2024-25 are given as follows:

Particulars	Academic Year (9 Months)	One Semester (4 Months)
Tuition & fees	USD 30,802 (Around INR 26.4 L)	USD 15,401 (Around INR 13.2 L)
Living expenses	USD 16,798 (Around INR 14.4 L)	USD 7,466 (Around INR 6.4 L)

For postgraduate courses, IA State University tuition fee range is between INR 20.52 L – INR 43 L.

Himanshi Shekhar

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What famous people have graduated from Iowa State University?

Answered 4 weeks ago

Here are some of the famous personalities who have studied at IA State University:

Lee Teng-hui: Taiwanese Statesman and Agriculturalist
Henry A. Wallace: American Politician, Journalist, Farmer, and Businessman
LeRoy E. Cain: Aerospace Engineer
George Washington Carver: Agricultural Scientist and Inven

Ishita Singh

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What do international students need to get into Iowa State University?

Answered 4 weeks ago

To get into IA State University, first-year international applicants are required to have the following:

A minimum GPA of 3.0 in high school
SAT / ACT (not required for admission)
English language proficiency requirement: TOEFL / IELTS / PTE / Duolingo scores are required
Academic transcripts
Bank statem

Bhumika Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Who are the top employers for Iowa State University graduates?

Answered 4 weeks ago

Here are some of the top recruiters for Iowa State University MBA graduates:

Amazon
Deloitte
PwC
Walt Disney World
John Deere
Boeing
Cargill
REG
Proctor and Gamble
Exxon Mobile
Workiva
Collins Aerospace

Nishtha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

What is Iowa State known for?

Answered 4 weeks ago

Iowa State University is the state's the largest research university, offering 100+ majors, majorly in the Science and Technology fields, including an Engineering programme that is 'practically unrivaled'. Other unique programs of this university are the Aerospace programme and the Journalism and De

Anya Aggarwal

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