I take Arabic classes here (currently on hiatus). Since I moved back home (I was visiting Ames…read morebriefly), they also offer virtual classes. They use a book from the UAE that is meant to teach speakers of other languages and really push them to learn through immersion. It helped me improve my language skills in Arabic very quickly within two months. I was totally shocked as I had been at a standstill for years (three to be exact)! They offer classes but also one on one tutoring. I highly recommend this center!

This is a super nice school. Their football field is amazing!! Worth coming out and just looking.read more

This district is built on strong connections and commitments to the community and it's students! I…read moream so proud to be living in a town with such a strong and dedicated school district!

Meeker rocks! One room schoolhouse a little drafty but great history spot in the spring or fall.read more

I am currently in my final semester of studying Kinesiology, and this school has been nothing but…read moregreat. Campus- All together (no walking through a city)) with lots of grass and trees sprinkled throughout for a cohesive feel. Many different buildings with all sorts of architecture- some are original buildings, some are big limestone Washington DC lookin, big concrete block lookin, or all futuristic looking with huge glass fronts. Plenty of sidewalks to get you where you need to be. Maintenance of the grass and snow is pretty good. The use of sand instead of salt can be a nuisance when you come home and dump a sandbox out of your shoe. Class- I honestly enjoyed about 90% of my classes, especially because my classmates and I enjoyed what we were studying. Most professors are great and actually care about your education, always an outlier though. Don't buy or sell your books at the bookstore. Sports- Cyclones are (usually) decent in the big 12 conference, and its been a big part of my experience going to tailgates, football, waiting in the freezing cold for basketball, being on ESPN, and seeing friends compete in volleyball and gymnastics. For smaller sports, they often give out prizes or food to bring in students. Extracurriculars- I have been involved in research, college ambassadors, tutoring, student ministry (Salt Co.), club frisbee, and many intramural sports (fantastic program to take advantage of if you're not already). These alone have had a huge impact on my overall experience and getting to meet so many people! Dorms- I lived in Larch and it was pretty typical, as most are. Great to live in the dorms freshmen year to get acquainted with campus and meet lots of people. However after that I'd move out if you're looking to save any $ Overall, Ames is a ehh city with a great university. Go out and have fun at college, it will be a fun 4 years of you make the most of it!! GO CYCLONES.

Beautiful campus and warm hospitality! My daughter and I went for a college visit earlier this…read moremonth. Sign up for a campus visit online. If you have a mobility disability or any other disability, let them know and they will accommodate your needs as best as they can. They were ready to wheel me around in a wheelchair for their campus tour. The admissions representatives were organized and very excited to host prospective students and their families. They had a complimentary dining center meal to give you a taste of their on-campus boarding experience. ISU has a wide variety of housing options to fit your budget. They also have a strong House system. If you decide not to join a fraternity or a sorority, you have an active community to participate in inter-mural games and sports, to have dinner with or just hang out. We got to enjoy a bit of that with the honor's Anders House. We played board games at night and enjoyed meals with students. They love snacks and treats from parents. Academically, ISU is a fabulous STEM school school. It has many professors and opportunities for students to engage in research. It also has a fantastic Mandarin Chinese program with excellent teachers. I am proud that my eldest daughter is a Cyclone and hope my 2nd daughter seriously considers it as well.

This is Meeker Elementary School. A new 3 section school is being built and the original school…read morewill be torn down in June 2015. The new school will open to students in August 2015. Great neighborhood school!

I worked here through a temp agency after the factory I worked at closed. The first 6 months there…read morewas through the temp agency, the last year and a half was as a full fledged school district employee. I was actually a utility custodian, so I filled in at various schools in the district when a custodian was gone, then the last year there I was assigned at the high school. The pay is below industry standard, and at that time, you were only paid once a month, which is very hard to budget for. The only reason I left (other than the aforementioned reasons) was the last year I was there, was the year some kid was calling in bomb threats, and they were wanting us 2nd shift custodians to go around and look for anything suspicious. As a place of learning, I think they are one of the best in the state, an an employer, meh, I'd keep looking for better if you go to work here.

Such a fun first visit, as we attended a watercolor class and it was an enjoyable experience that…read moreended too soon. Easy parking, visited without lofty expectations, as it was a brutally cold day and we were happy to be out of the house and wanted to have fun. Joanie and Megan made the whole experience a great time! They are pleasant, knowledgeable, encouraging, and talented. We enjoyed interacting with our fellow total of ten attendees, and they made it a better event. I like how you all sit at a community table and experience it together. I learned how to do really fun watercolor strokes and designs, but also had a terrific time doing it. We will return, as it is a great place to get away and have some fun.

AR Workshop is fun for a date, ladies night out, activity for families (kids and grandma can come…read moretoo)! It's quality time crafting, and anyone can do it! Highly recommend!

This is a great alternative learning center and to receive extra help for Math! Our son is 6 and we…read morewanted to enroll him to improve his math skills and mind active during the summer. There are great incentives in order for him to keep motivated and he LOVES attending. His math skills are improving so much that we have decided to keep him enrolled during this 2020 hybrid learning semester at our school. This is a great option incase you are looking for an additional math help this year to keep those mathematic brain cells growing and improving!

This is a great place for kids. They are motivated, and the staff is extremely helpful and…read moresupportive. There are many smiles that greet the students when they come to work and learn.