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Iowa State University

Ames, IA 50011
515-294-4111
Ranked #1 of 5 attractions in Ames
4.5 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
Most recent review
- 9 May 2012
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Waterloo, Iowa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

If you are sending your child off to college, consider ISU in Ames, IA. My son recently graduated from this university and has really enjoyed his stay. In fact, I think he is going to settle in Ames. The city is so easy to navigate and everyone is very friendly. More

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Maquoketa, Iowa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Best college, hands down in the US. Clean, safe, and offers one-of-a -kind educations. More

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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17 reviews 17 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Love this place! The campus is like it's own town and lovely to just take a walk. It's also an excellent University offering an excellent education. Employers will notice when you say you graduated from here. More

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Des Moines, Iowa
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19 reviews 19 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Nice faciity, great team, fun crowd, and a beautiful campus! More

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Huxley, Iowa
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34 reviews 34 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

I go through this campus often and it's always a pleasure. There's a horse barn with babies in the spring, the buildings are architectually interesting and it's just plain old nice to see a well kept campus with hundreds kids out and about everywhere. Lake Laverne, the Camponile (which plays every 15 minutes), the Memorial Union, etc, etc. are always... More

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Central States USA
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41 reviews 41 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Beautiful campus, seeped with traditional architecture and although the bell tower was fabulous, could have done without it ringing every 15 minutes. More

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Lakeville, Minnesota
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

ISU has taken great care of my dog at the Vet Center at ISU. It was worth the 3 hour drive. Great staff. Highly recommend. More

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Ames, Iowa
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42 reviews 42 reviews
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

I first saw the Iowa State campus in 1979. I came off of hwy 30 to pass Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum. For a guy who loves sports, it was quite a sight. Then I noticed the campus, which is right next to the sports complexes. I am a horticulturalist. The campus is full of every species of tree... More

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Top Contributor
155 reviews 155 reviews
274 helpful votes 274 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

A visit to the student union building and a walk around the central campus provide a pleasant diversion in good weather. Good restaurants are located SE along Duff Avenue. Try Hickory Park for barbecue. More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

A stellar land grant university with a wide range of academic programs, a beautiful campus and great faculty and staff. More

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