Iowa State University Reviews & Ratings ,Ames,USA

Tips: This is a research-focused institute where you will find students from all over the world. They provide ample scholarships and on-campus working opportunities. The people here are great and extremely supportive. They will go out of their way to make sure you feel comfortable. Overall, I am satisfied with my experience here.

Likes (Public transportation): I found the local public transportation system to be very convenient for travel within the city. Buses start at around 6 in the morning and go on till 10 PM. There is excellen...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 950
• Prepping time for classes10 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD 77500

Tips: Before joining this college students should know that there is a culture shift as the diversity in the college is very low compared to others. I received a scholarship of $11,000 a year just before registering for the college for SAT scoring and grades. I am satisfied with my university course for the most part as it is well made.

Likes (Student Life): I spend my day in college mainly doing homework and then socializing with my friends. What I enjoy the most about my college life is being able to meet new people from...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 300
• Prepping time for classes25 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Tips: Moving to a new country was quite a challenging experience initially. The cultural shift was significant, I had to adapt to new social norms, academic expectations, and even different daily routines. However, I found that choosing my friends and major makes a huge difference so just make sure to choose your friends wisely.

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 575
• Prepping time for classes20 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD

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...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 300
• Prepping time for classes20 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD

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 stude...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2000
• Prepping time for classes15 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Tips: Students usually tend to have an idea of how they want to be in college but most of us go through different transitions in university. I have changed compared to what I was in high school and I try to be equally invested in academics and co-curriculum. Most of the students get a merit scholarship and there are more scholarships, differing based on different colleges and each one has a different requirement. You can track these through OneApp Iowa State and it is highly recommended to keep an eye...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 675
• Prepping time for classes20 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Tips: Dietary acculturation is common - a sudden change in diet and nutrients based on what is available to you can be tricky to deal with. Scope out your local multicultural food options through additional grocery stores and food pantries to help find food items closer to ones from home!

Likes (Internships): There are some internships available but the pay is low or it is only available for academic credit with no other compensation - internships are hard to find without the proper support from advisors and connections. F...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 400
• Prepping time for classes10 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Tips: I was very homesick when I first came to Iowa State. I learned by putting myself around people by joining extracurriculars helped me a lot. Also, finding good study space, eating well, staying fit and taking care of yourself helps a lot. I am decently satisfied with the university.

Likes (Internships): I have not had any guidance from the university in terms of internships. My elder sister was the one who I looked to for guidance. The available internships now in my new college (CALS) are very much relevant to Indus...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1500
• Prepping time for classes20 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Tips: Personally, I have had a proper transition after coming here as the university has conducted various events and orientations to familiarize me with the university events before coming here. The city is culturally diverse hence giving freedom to anyone to explore their own or other cultures. It is easy to receive scholarships through the college website named "OneApp" where different opportunities are present to help pay for your tuition. I have used these opportunities during my time here. Overa...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 950
• Prepping time for classes41 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Tips: Transition is difficult for a week to adjust to how assignment submissions work, the method of teaching, and more importantly how the semester is planned. Other than that everything felt easy. I am satisfied with my university and the curriculum here as well. Scholarships are available on OneApp and a lot of them are open to international students. I felt it was comparatively cheaper than other colleges.

Likes (Public transportation): Free public transportation for university students. The bus goes around in the whole city an...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 900
• Prepping time for classes20 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD 72875

Tips: Before joining Iowa State University, students should know about diverse programs, vibrant campus life, and research focus. The transition involved adapting to Midwestern culture. Scholarships based on merit or need provide significant financial support. Highly satisfied with the university, course, and country.

Likes (Part time work): I rated 5 on part-time work due to plentiful opportunities on and off campus, including roles like programmes and undergraduate research assistants. Balancing work and academics is manag...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 900
• Prepping time for classes20 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD 77000

Tips: It would be great if students coming here have LinkedIn and have some experience they want to showcase to get an on-campus job. Have a good relationship with the lecturers as they help you a lot, especially in getting the Teaching and Research assistants jobs. Learn how to cook as it saves lots of money.

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2400
• Prepping time for classes31 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Tips: If you are coming from a different country, this college is going to be a bit of a culture shock and it will take some time to sink in. Do apply for scholarships do not miss out on any (they are very important). Always keep an eye on OneApp and their opening for scholarships. It is a great university, definitely worth checking out.

Likes (Part time work): It is easier to find an on-campus job and work part-time along with studies. Since there is not much competition with on-campus jobs it is not stressful at all. It pa...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 200
• Prepping time for classes18 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD 82900

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 opp...

• Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 650
• Prepping time for classes25 hours / Week
• Expected Annual SalaryUSD