Clik here to view.
Join the 2015/2016 President’s Leadership Class!
This year, I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to be a part of the President’s Leadership Class (PLC), a group of 30 incoming students selected to be part of a class dedicated to learning about...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2 Graduations, 4 Years Apart: The 6 Things I Have Learned
For me, high school graduation seems so long ago. I mean look at me: Woof. What a young-ing I looked like back then, but the reality this wasn’t too long ago. If this younger Carter above could meet...
View ArticleFive Things About Your Financial Aid Award Letter
Award letters for incoming freshman and transfer students are currently available in AccessPlus. The basics Your financial aid eligibility has been determined based upon your current FASFA (Free...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Minding what Matters: Things Not Worth Stressing About in College
At the beginning of the school year, I stressed about a lot of details in college that seemed super important at the time. But after two full semesters here at Iowa State, I’ve learned to relax about a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Freshman Year Reflections
With my first year of college in the books, I wanted to look back at all the amazing things that have happened and I wanted to share a few of the major ones with you all! Jam sessions We had a few of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Summer 2015: A Cyclone Aide Adventure
“Hello there! My name is Paige Taylor, and I am a junior in public relations from Armstrong, Iowa…” Oh! Sorry, I was just practicing my formal Cyclone Aide introduction. If you can’t tell, I am pretty...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What time is it? Orientation time!
Who is completely excited to begin their adventure here at Iowa State?! I know I was! Even though I didn’t have orientation until late June, I was still making sure that I was completely ready for it....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Get Ready for Friley!
Hey you! Are you excited to live in Friley next year?! Well you should be! Let me tell you why. (Please keep in mind I am basing this off of where I lived in Friley. Because of Friley’s massive area,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
15 Perks Only College Students Have
Hey, what’s up guys? If you are a high schooler or a current college undergrad… then CONGRATS!!! You and I have reached the grace period in life where we can do things that both adults and kids do...
View ArticleTop 5 Reasons to be a College of Business Student at Iowa State
1. You don’t have to choose a major right away Choosing a major is a big decision that may take some a little longer to figure out. At Iowa State, if you are interested in business but not quite sure...
View ArticleClik here to view.
5 tips to have a great orientation
You want to have a good orientation, right? Right. Well, luckily this is pretty easy to do. Orientation is a chance to get your feet wet, learn a little more about the college experience, and have some...
View ArticleA day in the life of living in the dorms.
When I first was getting ready for college, I knew I wanted to know what it would be like to live in the dorms so I thought I would give you an insight of a typical day of mine! My freshman year, I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cooking Healthy in College
Cooking for one can be difficult. Especially in college. When I made the decision to not get a meal plan for last year, I knew that I would have to start cooking more often than usual. Luckily, one of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
9 Ways My High School Music Education Helped Me Succeed In College
Now that I have graduated, I have had some time recently to reflect on my four years at Iowa State. Looking at everything I have done as a Cyclone and thinking about everything that led me to Ames, I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
6 Tips for an Awesome Orientation
You’ve graduated from high school. You’ve (wisely) chosen Iowa State as your place of higher eduation. You can’t wait to be a real, live college student. Now, with your orientation date quickly...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Five times you realize mom and dad were probably right
Come on, admit it: As you have gotten older, you’ve realized that your parents were right about things a lot more than you thought they were right about at the time. Like all those times they said,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What I Learned From My Freshman Year
Hey, what’s up guys? Would you guys believe me if I told you that this has officially been my first year as not only a Cyclone Life Blogger, but also as a college student? I remember so many things...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What to Pack for ISU
It’s about that time to move in and start classes! But first, you might want to make sure you have everything you need packed. I have compiled a list of things you might have forgotten about or to just...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Make Move-In Day Flawless!
Well folks, the day is almost here! The first day of classes is not far away and many of you are getting ready to move back to Ames. For many of you, it will be your first time moving into the dorms...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Spend vs. Save: Surviving the Costs of College
Let’s face it, college is expensive! With tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, costs can add up quickly. But if you’re smart about your spending, you can cut your costs to a more manageable...
View Article
