Iowa State University

Iowa State University

Prospective Students

Kelly
Aerospace Engineering
Hometown: Buffalo Center, IA
 

Best part about being an Iowa State student: I love the freedom to set my own hours, pick my own classes, and determine how I live my life. 

Why Iowa State: I knew ISU had a nationally renowned engineering college, and my father and two older brothers had also attended ISU.  Also, the aerospace program is one of the top programs in the nation, so I was very lucky to have such a good school only 2 hours from home.

Dream Job: I would love to be leading a design team for a new, ultra-efficient commercial aircraft, or working on wind turbine technology to increase our nation's reliance on alternative energy

Student Clubs: I was involved in high school in a wide variety of organizations, clubs, and activities, and so when I came to college, I continued my involvement here.  It's a fantastic way to network, meet new people, and really educate you as a person, not just as a student.

Minor: I am pursuing a Spanish minor, and I know being bilingual makes me more marketable as an employee, and it also extends my realm of opportunities beyond English-speaking countries. 

Advice to New Students: Be ready to challenge yourself in ways you never expected.

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Contact Us

Prospective Undergraduate Students
engineering@iastate.edu

Prospective Graduate Students
engrgrad@iastate.edu

Enrollment Services and
Precollegiate Programs

112 Marston Hall
Ames, IA 50011
515 294.8355

Iowa State University
Office of Admissions
800.262.3810

Why Engineering?