Idaho State University Students Tell It Like It Is
Idaho State University may be known as a “health college,” but what if you’re not interested in becoming a dentist or a doctor? ISU has so much more to offer than its academics! Surrounded by mountains and neighbor to Yellowstone National Park, ISU has plenty of outdoor activities to help relieve stress from classes. But it may sound more believable coming straight from the students.
“Pocatello is a very laid-back community. It is a liberal stronghold in an otherwise conservative state. The closest major university is Utah state, and hour and a half away. Definitely stay away from the railroad tracks unless you like carnies and other transients. Any mountain around Pocatello offers great chances to engage in many outdoor activities, like hiking.”
If you’re unwilling to spend the gas money to travel around the state, students attest that there is plenty to do on campus.
“The Holt Arena brings in a lot of great events from state wrestling to First Security Games to rodeos. The facilities are really nice and well taken care of. Most of the time it’s free for students to get into these activities.”
When the Idaho sun falls, you know it’s time to venture out to a college house for a party.
“There are no clubs in Pocatello—quite lame. We are home to several small town bars—nothing spectacular. The best parties on campus are thrown by the Greeks.”
There’s no need to be careful on the walk back from these parties since the security in this area is top-notch.
“You can always find niches that are considered unsafe an unpleasant, but for the most part, it is really safe—especially compared to other places.”
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