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For an Idaho school, ISU is semi-diverse. There are a lot of home-grown Idaho kids, a large LDS student community, and not a lot of variety. But that is not to say it is not
there. The international students contribute to diversity on campus with their many events. The African Student
Association holds “African Night” annually, with food, entertainment, and games straight from African culture. The French Club also has lots of events that include good French cuisine. International students are continuously pouring into the university, and it changes the view of the school as well
as the students, making them more culturally educated.
There is a large number of non-traditional students at ISU. The average age of an ISU student is 26, much higher than many universities. It definitely gives a different feel
to the university when parents come to class with their children, coloring books, crayons, and Cheerios in tow. This also makes the Early Learning Center a larger part of the
university. Many parents take advantage of the on-campus facility so they can visit their kids between classes and be
nearby in case of an emergency. Having older students around definitely gives students a different perspective on
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Idaho is not a diverse state....
Idaho is not a diverse state. Pocatello is not diverse. The ISU population is mostly small-town white students with an average age of about 26. There are approximately 300 international students at ISU, which does bring a great deal of flavor to campus. |
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ISU has quite a few international...
ISU has quite a few international students, which brings a new twist to campus life. The International Student Association hosts their yearly International Night that provides students the ability to experience other cultures while eating ethnic foods. We are also a non-traditional campus, meaning many students here are older than the average incoming freshman because they are coming back from the work force to seek further education. |
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The campus is extremely diverse....
The campus is extremely diverse. However, I say that coming from Idaho Falls, the most undiverse place on the planet. But I love the diversity that is here. It allows for a great cultural experience if I want it. Diversity also brings a lot to the classes, where I can hear input, opinions, and points of view that I would never have thought of or seen. |
Anonymous says: |
The campus is fairly diverse but...
The campus is fairly diverse but is influenced mainly by the Mormon culture. There are many exchange students from a variety of countries, but most of the students are from Idaho. |
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I believe the campus is pretty...
I believe the campus is pretty diverse. There are many different ethnicities here in Pocatello, so you get to meet a variety of people! Being friendly is definitely key! |
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Idaho State? FactsEconomic Status
Students at ISU come from diverse economic backgrounds. There are definitely those that get the dough from mom and dad, but there are also many of those everyday college students that are just scraping by on macaroni and cheese.
Gay Pride
ISU is tolerant of gay relations. BGLAD is an organization that is continually striving for further tolerance on campus and in the entire community.
Minority Clubs on Campus
ISU supports a wide variety of international student clubs and organizations, including the African Student Association, Asian Student Association, Association of Indian Students, Chinese Student Association, French Club, German Club, Hispanic Leadership Awareness Organization, International Student Association, Japanese Club, Muslim Student Association, and Nepalese Student Association.
Most Common Religions
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS, Mormon)
Political Activity
The campus has quite a mix of liberal and conservative views. The College Republicans and College Democrats are both active on campus and well supported. For an Idaho city, Pocatello is more liberal than most.
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