Student Profiles

Perfect program for me

Iowa State had the perfect program for me. I started out in biology and went into animal ecology in the natural resource ecology and management department. I visited the campus my senior year and toured the whole place and fell in love with it.

I climbed a volcano

On the Tanzania trip this summer we climbed Ol Doinyo Lengai, an active volcano. We started at midnight and by the time we got to the top it was 6:30 a.m. I have a fear of heights and couldn't see how high we were on the way up, so going down was a little painful but now I can say I climbed a mountain.

My goal - travel to three countries before I graduate

I heard about the study abroad and I wanted to try it. I knew it was possible but I was surprised how easy it was to get into the programs and get this experience. My goal is to go to three countries before I graduate from Iowa State University. I've gone to Australia and Africa and now I want to travel to Antartica.

Adds to my resume

I know employers want graduates who have studied abroad because it's a growing experience.

I transferred to Iowa State

I'm a transfer student from Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa and I'm so glad I came to Iowa State. After I graduate I want to do something with wildlife or work in a preserve or as a zookeeper. I want to be out in the world doing stuff and not sit behind a desk.