ISU have some of the best undergraduate level research opportunities in the West. It's a great university for science or health-science majors. Great teachers, classes, and environment!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
It'll be more convenient to have your own car here since you won't want to spend all the weekends/holidays on campus.
Also, remember to apply to the college before the scholarship deadline (sometime in February). You don't have to fill out any extra applications for those scholarships, they are automatically given depending on your GPA, ACT scores, etc.
If you are interested in science research, go talk to your professors. Unlike most universities, ISU allows freshmen to do undergraduate research. You might not be doing much as a freshman, but you'll be in a lab and observing some very cool lab experiments.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Depending on the major, there is a lot of discrepancy in this area. Non-science related majors tend to have it pretty easy. Their course load is relatively light. On the other hand, science-majors can get really busy during the school year. They actually need to study and do all the assignments to get a good grade.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The RAs and Housing really put an effort in involving all the residents in activities and games. The dorms are also pretty safe and a good place to hang out with friends or study. The Rendezvous is the best on campus dorm. It's the newest, have a computer lab, food court, close to a lot of classrooms, lots of study rooms, and individual rooms.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
On campus dining is mostly fast food or snacks. Not that great, but it's the same at most universities. Off campus: it's Pocatello, there's not going to be that many choices. There's the usual American/fast food restaurants. There are also a surprising amount of Chinese places here (4, 5), and 2 Japanese places. Otherwise, there is not a lot of diversity.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are a lot of outdoor activities that's really close to Pocatello: hiking, skiing, mountain climbing, rafting, etc.
If you are not into outdoor things, there's a free movie theater on campus and free gym. There's also a mall close-by, but many people prefer to drive to Boise (3-4 hours away) or Salt Lake City (2-3 hours away).
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Compared to many schools in America, ISU is pretty inexpensive. I have heard some of the students say that ISU costs less as an out-of-state student than as an in-state student at their home state.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
There's an arch in lower campus that every student walks through when they enter the school. Then when they graduate, they walk out through the same arch to memorialize the the time they have spent at ISU.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
It's great for science, health-science majors. Their pharmacy and nursing programs are also commendable so students interested in those areas should definitely look into ISU.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are many organizations (ASISU, Housing, different clubs) that will host activities on campus throughout the year. There's at least one thing to go to every week. The clubs are a little more sparse. The only major ones here are the language/culture-related or sports-related ones.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
While there haven't been anything too outrageous, there had been some burglaries, stalking, and car vandalism issues. However, ISU is located in Pocatello so it's a pretty safe city.
ISU have some of the best undergraduate level research opportunities in the West. It's a great university for science or health-science majors. Great teachers, classes, and environment!
It'll be more convenient to have your own car here since you won't want to spend all the weekends/holidays on campus. Also, remember to apply to the college before the scholarship deadline (sometime in February). You don't have to fill out any extra applications for those scholarships, they are automatically given depending on your GPA, ACT scores, etc. If you are interested in science research, go talk to your professors. Unlike most universities, ISU allows freshmen to do undergraduate research. You might not be doing much as a freshman, but you'll be in a lab and observing some very cool lab experiments.
Depending on the major, there is a lot of discrepancy in this area. Non-science related majors tend to have it pretty easy. Their course load is relatively light. On the other hand, science-majors can get really busy during the school year. They actually need to study and do all the assignments to get a good grade.
The RAs and Housing really put an effort in involving all the residents in activities and games. The dorms are also pretty safe and a good place to hang out with friends or study. The Rendezvous is the best on campus dorm. It's the newest, have a computer lab, food court, close to a lot of classrooms, lots of study rooms, and individual rooms.
On campus dining is mostly fast food or snacks. Not that great, but it's the same at most universities. Off campus: it's Pocatello, there's not going to be that many choices. There's the usual American/fast food restaurants. There are also a surprising amount of Chinese places here (4, 5), and 2 Japanese places. Otherwise, there is not a lot of diversity.
There are a lot of outdoor activities that's really close to Pocatello: hiking, skiing, mountain climbing, rafting, etc. If you are not into outdoor things, there's a free movie theater on campus and free gym. There's also a mall close-by, but many people prefer to drive to Boise (3-4 hours away) or Salt Lake City (2-3 hours away).
Compared to many schools in America, ISU is pretty inexpensive. I have heard some of the students say that ISU costs less as an out-of-state student than as an in-state student at their home state.
There's an arch in lower campus that every student walks through when they enter the school. Then when they graduate, they walk out through the same arch to memorialize the the time they have spent at ISU.
It's great for science, health-science majors. Their pharmacy and nursing programs are also commendable so students interested in those areas should definitely look into ISU.
There are many organizations (ASISU, Housing, different clubs) that will host activities on campus throughout the year. There's at least one thing to go to every week. The clubs are a little more sparse. The only major ones here are the language/culture-related or sports-related ones.
While there haven't been anything too outrageous, there had been some burglaries, stalking, and car vandalism issues. However, ISU is located in Pocatello so it's a pretty safe city.