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Ames is in a great location. It is small enough to avoid being intimidating, and large enough to avoid being boring. It has the charm of the country and the flair of the city. So, if you’re looking for a taste of the country, the area just north of Ames is farmland. Those looking for city life will find Des Moines appealing, which is a mere half-hour drive from Ames. Since half the population is composed of college students, there are plenty of things for students to do and see in Ames, and most of it is available at reasonable rates.

Students coming from densely populated areas, such as Chicago, may find Ames to be a boring small town. Ames may also be seen as too strict by many students—the city council passed a ban on putting indoor furniture outside. But students generally make due with what Ames has to offer, and most of the students who attend ISU are generally satisfied with Ames. If aesthetic pleasure is high on your list of priorities, Ames may be the place for you—the town is clean, beautiful, and has a lot to offer for its size. After all, it is the second most livable mid-sized city in the United States.

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WTownsJr

Logistics and Supply Chain Management '14

3.5

B

Choose Your Crowd Wisely!

The atmosphere that you feel on campus will come from the people around you. You can easily surround yourself with horrible people and feel that the atmosphere is also horrible. On the other hand, surround yourself with great like-minded people, and you will have the time of your life.

May 27, 2012

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Lundk22

Family Studies and Consumer Sciences '15

3.5

B

Small Town

Ames is a small town. Shopping is limited but there is the necesities and Des Moines is only about 30 minutes away with lots of shopping. It is a very attractive city. Ames feels like a very safe place to me. If you are not a partier there sometimes seem like theres not much to do but overall i love being there.

May 14, 2012

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zuly24

Business Administration and Management '14

3.5

B

The Ames Hallway

Although their are several restaurants and bars to hang out at there isn't much else. Ames is a small town with a mall often referred to as the Hallway. The bars and restaurants are great at first but eventually they get a little boring as well. I think the best entertainment in Ames are the football games and any sports activities. They really attract a crowd!

May 14, 2012

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