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Updated Jan 25, 2023
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Top Review Highlights by Sentiment
- "The university one of the best environments to study and it has one of the beautiful campuses in the country" (in 61 reviews)
- "Poor management, doesn't put students first, as a graduate student you have little to no rights" (in 19 reviews)
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- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
At the Iowa State Univesity Seed Science Center, I work in the Germ Lab and the manager there is very flexible and allows me to be able to take any day off without questions asked.
Cons
There are many things to learn but once you get the hang of it. Its not so bad just overwhelming at first.
- Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
Flexible hours, management worked collaboratively to create schedules.
Cons
Poor communication from the top down.
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
On Campus and flexible with time.
Cons
None, everything is great here.
- Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
Low life expense and low rent, safe community and nice people
Cons
Small town, no much to do and cold during winter
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Schedule flexibility, fun atmosphere, low pressure.
Cons
Working for ISU dining gives students good workplace experience, but the pay and growth opportunities are limited - typical of student employment settings.
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Great colleagues and friendly environment.
Cons
It's in a small town. If you want big city experience this is not a great place for you.
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Lots of things to learn
Cons
payment is very small for monthly expenses.
Continue reading - Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
Great work environment. Very organized and efficient workplace while not feeling stressful.
Cons
Losing games was not enjoyable
- Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
Very supportive staff and colleagues
Cons
Low pay and had to pay half tuition
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Good learning experience, flexible scheduling, good management.
Cons
Monotonous work, can be physically demanding during high volume hours.