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Synopsis
Students wrote A Guide to Ames for students, residents and the 400,000 visitors who come to Ames each year. This book gives you a world of adventures in a city that has the cultural amenities of a metropolitan area with a small town atmosphere. Concerts, movies, Broadway shows, theater, lectures, sports and so much more invigorate your life, broaden your mind, and provide you with a unique, exciting and stimulating experience.
In the heart of the city is Iowa State University, one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, featuring a dramatic central lawn, architecture from the 19th century to contemporary, and public art from a collection that is the largest of any university in America. An institution respected throughout the world for its contribution to scientific discovery and students who are prepared with both the knowledge and the practical experience to make a difference in our world, Iowa State University is home to students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.
In order to bring you the most complete guide, four exceptional Iowa State University students explored the city revealing Ames' hidden treasures. Inside you'll find the best places to study in coffee shops and restaurants representing over a dozen different cultures. Where you can find a job that will enhance your career or entrepreneurial talents. Discover some of the over 600 organizations on campus and in the community (and the churches that provide free food!) The book is packed with ideas for things to do with your friends and relatives.
Hundreds of thousands of students have explored their passions during their time in Ames with the guidance of a community that wants to help you grow through real world experiences. They want your time here and your future to be successful. They know it's here you will create your first home away from home.
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About the Author
Although she's lived in cities like Des Moines and the Minneapolis area, Tamara Kuhn grew up in Ames. Everywhere else was just somebody else's hometown. Now she's back in the only place that feels like home. She has created this guide, a must-read for students and their parents, with surprises for long-term residents and essential information for visitors to the city.
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A Guide to Ames
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U.S.A.: Kuhn Communications LLC, 2008
ISBN 10: 1888223863
ISBN 13: 9781888223866
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Soft cover
Seller: Table of Contents, Omaha, NE, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Dave Popelka (illustrator). Trade paperback. Light wear to covers. Content pages are clean and unmarked. Seller Inventory # 383550