Student Experiences

Learn by doing

Our students can engage in a variety of high-impact opportunities that take the learning experience outside of the classroom. Through their participation, students develop the expertise and soft skills needed to excel such as leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving. Not only do these experiences enrich the time spent at Iowa State, but it allows students to thrive in the world.

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Teaching and Tutoring Experiences

Gain valuable experience as a tutor, peer mentor, or teaching assistant. These roles can help you master complex skills and develop essential leadership and communication skills to help prepare you for today's workforce.

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Undergraduate Research

Cyclones surface solutions. Work side-by-side with your professors on computer science research in areas from health to energy, present at national conferences, and gain new skills.


 

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CS Student Clubs

Join a Computer Science student club, connect with peers, and gain new experiences!


 

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Start Something

Turn your ideas into reality. You can build community with other innovators through pitch competitions, the Start Something LAS Academy, and the summer CYstarters program. The Student Innovation Center also offers spaces to collaborate and test new ideas, with cutting-edge labs for virtual reality, 3D printing, and more.

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Iowa State Student Organizations

Make friends by exploring 800+ student organizations for every interest you can imagine – from hackathons to sports.

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Internship experiences

Google, Goldman Sachs, Kingland, Capital One – our students gain a career edge through practical internships. You’ll also take a career course during your sophomore year to help you progress on your unique career goals.

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Experience the world

You can study abroad during spring break, summer, or semester-long programs. Many options are available, and scholarships often help make these experiences affordable.

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