I can't imagine going to school anywhere else in the world. Utah State always has something going on for everyone: introverts, geeks, prospective entrepreneurs, farmers, you name it. The courses are challenging enough, and it is so easy to find something that fits your personality and interests.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Get involved! If you're not involved, you can't possibly be getting the college experience you deserve.
Go to the games. They are one of the best things about going to USU.
Don't mess around with your education. Your teachers are there to help you, and you have plenty of resources available to you. Take advantage of that.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
This is a hard thing to rate. Within the school itself are a wide variety of colleges, with varying degrees, at varying levels of difficulty. If you keep up with your work, you won't have anything to worry about. But as always, some classes will be harder than others. Be prepared.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I lived in on-campus dorms my freshman year and loved it! The dorms were a great way to get to know people and form a sort of family away from home. My roommates became my best friends of all time. I lived in the Student Living Center (SLC) which was a bit of a walk from campus, and that was extra frustrating when it snowed. Aside from distance from campus, it was a perfect place to be freshman year.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There are a million places to eat on campus. The Quadside in the library has the best sandwiches. Luke's Cafe is right off the Quad, and the food there is amazing. There's food within a five minute walk of anywhere you are on campus. Logan, too, is the perfect college town and Main St. is lined with great places to eat.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Go hiking! (The Wind Caves is a favorite for a lot of people)
Bowling
Sporting events
Ice blocking down Old Main Hill
Long boarding
Head to First Dam (feed the ducks!)
Go skiing/snowboarding up at Beaver
Go to a movie
Swing dancing
Shows (theater, choir, etc.)
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
True Aggie Night is a huge hit. Every full moon (or homecoming week or other special occasions) is our True Aggie Night. To become a true Aggie, you must kiss another true Aggie stop the A right at Old Main.
On Wednesday night at 10:00 during Finals Week, there is a Howl held on the third floor of the library. You literally gather around the middle of the library and howl.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Introverts
Farmers
Engineers
Extroverts
People who like planes
People who like underwater basket weaving
Singers
Dancers
People who like business
Innovators
Shy people
Loud people
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
I've walked around campus by myself at 2 in the morning and felt completely safe. We have on campus police officers that are readily available. Campus is a really tight knit community, regardless of whether or not you know anyone.
I can't imagine going to school anywhere else in the world. Utah State always has something going on for everyone: introverts, geeks, prospective entrepreneurs, farmers, you name it. The courses are challenging enough, and it is so easy to find something that fits your personality and interests.
Get involved! If you're not involved, you can't possibly be getting the college experience you deserve. Go to the games. They are one of the best things about going to USU. Don't mess around with your education. Your teachers are there to help you, and you have plenty of resources available to you. Take advantage of that.
This is a hard thing to rate. Within the school itself are a wide variety of colleges, with varying degrees, at varying levels of difficulty. If you keep up with your work, you won't have anything to worry about. But as always, some classes will be harder than others. Be prepared.
I lived in on-campus dorms my freshman year and loved it! The dorms were a great way to get to know people and form a sort of family away from home. My roommates became my best friends of all time. I lived in the Student Living Center (SLC) which was a bit of a walk from campus, and that was extra frustrating when it snowed. Aside from distance from campus, it was a perfect place to be freshman year.
There are a million places to eat on campus. The Quadside in the library has the best sandwiches. Luke's Cafe is right off the Quad, and the food there is amazing. There's food within a five minute walk of anywhere you are on campus. Logan, too, is the perfect college town and Main St. is lined with great places to eat.
Go hiking! (The Wind Caves is a favorite for a lot of people) Bowling Sporting events Ice blocking down Old Main Hill Long boarding Head to First Dam (feed the ducks!) Go skiing/snowboarding up at Beaver Go to a movie Swing dancing Shows (theater, choir, etc.)
True Aggie Night is a huge hit. Every full moon (or homecoming week or other special occasions) is our True Aggie Night. To become a true Aggie, you must kiss another true Aggie stop the A right at Old Main. On Wednesday night at 10:00 during Finals Week, there is a Howl held on the third floor of the library. You literally gather around the middle of the library and howl.
Introverts Farmers Engineers Extroverts People who like planes People who like underwater basket weaving Singers Dancers People who like business Innovators Shy people Loud people
I've walked around campus by myself at 2 in the morning and felt completely safe. We have on campus police officers that are readily available. Campus is a really tight knit community, regardless of whether or not you know anyone.