ISU is a great place to learn and grow as an adult. There are so many great people, professors, and faculty. It's not too small and it's not too big. It is great to be a Redbird!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Get involved! Study hard! Have fun! College is the best 4 years of your life. Try to get the most out of every moment and you will have a wonderful college experience.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
ISU is a great state school. I always had to work hard for good grades but I never felt that It was impossible. I always always encouraged by professors and faculty and was presented with many resources to help me graduate and succeed.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I still miss the food in the dorms. It is a great place to go to with friends and has all the variety you could want. When I went home for breaks I would crave the dorm food.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Bloomington- Normal has every restaurant you can think of. There are lots of places close to campus to eat as well!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Tailgate has become a popular activity on campus. Our football team went to the national championships this past year. Cheering on our redbirds and tailgating for home football games is a fun activity everyone loves. There are lots of great bars and activities in the downtown area!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
The Pub II is a bar in uptown normal, it is close to campus and a great place to watch sports games. Everyone goes there on Wednesday nights to take part in Pub Wednesday it is a great place to have drinks with friends.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Teaching, Nursing, and Business majors.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are so many clubs and activities on campus, if you can name it, ISU has it. Just reach out and get involved, I promise it will enhance your college experience exponentially.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Greek life at ISU is great! It is not too big where greek life runs the school and if you don't go greek you won't have a social life but it is big enough where there are lots of sororities and fraternities to choose from. They have a great presence on campus. Each greek organization has a house with personal chefs and promise of brotherhood and sisterhood. I was a member of a sorority and those girls are still my best friends. They made ISU 10x more enjoyable for me and I made lifelong memories.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
There were many incidences of attack or assault while I was attending ISU but that happens at every college. I always felt safe at ISU. I felt comfortable walking to and from the library or the rec late at night. Just be smart and walk with a friend and don't walk down constitution trail at night alone. If you don't feel safe ISU has many programs like having someone walk you to your car or the safety poles all over the quad.
ISU is a great place to learn and grow as an adult. There are so many great people, professors, and faculty. It's not too small and it's not too big. It is great to be a Redbird!
Get involved! Study hard! Have fun! College is the best 4 years of your life. Try to get the most out of every moment and you will have a wonderful college experience.
ISU is a great state school. I always had to work hard for good grades but I never felt that It was impossible. I always always encouraged by professors and faculty and was presented with many resources to help me graduate and succeed.
I still miss the food in the dorms. It is a great place to go to with friends and has all the variety you could want. When I went home for breaks I would crave the dorm food.
Bloomington- Normal has every restaurant you can think of. There are lots of places close to campus to eat as well!
Tailgate has become a popular activity on campus. Our football team went to the national championships this past year. Cheering on our redbirds and tailgating for home football games is a fun activity everyone loves. There are lots of great bars and activities in the downtown area!
The Pub II is a bar in uptown normal, it is close to campus and a great place to watch sports games. Everyone goes there on Wednesday nights to take part in Pub Wednesday it is a great place to have drinks with friends.
Teaching, Nursing, and Business majors.
There are so many clubs and activities on campus, if you can name it, ISU has it. Just reach out and get involved, I promise it will enhance your college experience exponentially.
Greek life at ISU is great! It is not too big where greek life runs the school and if you don't go greek you won't have a social life but it is big enough where there are lots of sororities and fraternities to choose from. They have a great presence on campus. Each greek organization has a house with personal chefs and promise of brotherhood and sisterhood. I was a member of a sorority and those girls are still my best friends. They made ISU 10x more enjoyable for me and I made lifelong memories.
There were many incidences of attack or assault while I was attending ISU but that happens at every college. I always felt safe at ISU. I felt comfortable walking to and from the library or the rec late at night. Just be smart and walk with a friend and don't walk down constitution trail at night alone. If you don't feel safe ISU has many programs like having someone walk you to your car or the safety poles all over the quad.