9 Money-Saving Deals for College Students

College already costs a lot of money. Between tuition, housing, food (if you’re lucky), and textbooks, most students are left searching their pockets for laundry money. So we thought it would be helpful to compile 9 money-saving deals for college students to make your time at Iowa State as stress free as possible.

More American Slang Words: Explained

Have you ever wondered what someone meant when they said they were going to give you their two cents? Or wondered why so many people were going to the john? American students use a lot of strange slang words and phrases. Here are some popular phrases you should know. 

Somewhat-Secret ISU Resources

Did you know that Iowa State has  a nice restaurant on campus? Or that there’s a world-class virtual reality room? I didn’t,  and I’ve been an Iowa State student for four years!

Strange Things Americans Do: Explained (part 3)

American culture can be really strange and confusing at times. Americans don’t use the metric system, we (generally) don’t know how to drive manual cars and we love easy (but sometimes low quality) drive-through restaurants.

American Phrases Explained

I think we can all agree that Americans do and say some pretty strange things. Here is a list of some of the common words and phrases that Americans say and what they actually mean to say.

Tips for Winter in Iowa

Winter in Iowa means a lot of snow, freezing temperatures and extremely inconsistent weather patterns. One day it might be 45° (7° Celsius) and sunny, and the next day it could be -20° (-28° Celsius) and storming. Even mild winters in Iowa have a couple of severe blizzards and below freezing temperatures.

7 Tips for Studying for Finals

Dead Week, or the week right before finals, can be one of the most stressful weeks for students. During Dead week, thousands of students flock to the library at all hours of the day and night to study for upcoming exams and perfect final projects.

The Best Study Spots on Campus

Finding a great place to study on a campus as large as Iowa State’s can be a challenge- especially during high study times like dead week and finals week.

A Guide to Iowa State Traditions

Iowa State University is home to a lot of interesting and unique school traditions. Every year, students paint themselves cardinal and gold to “Yell Like Hell,” participate in Mass Campaniling and celebrate magic at Hilton Coliseum.

Strange Things Americans Do: Explained (part 2)

There’s no denying that the American Culture can sometimes be very strange. We don’t use the metric system, we (generally) don’t know how to drive manual cars and we love easy (but sometimes low quality) drive-through restaurants. If you’re questioning why Americans do such strange things, don’t worry! We’re here to answer your questions.