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What were the first degrees granted at Iowa State? 

In 1872, the first graduating class of Cyclones completed their time at Iowa State with a bachelor of science degree — while some graduated with specific focuses like mechanic arts, agriculture, and general science. Several of the inaugural Iowa Staters had specialties within their areas of focus, like mechanic arts for architecture, mechanical engineering, and civil engineering. Now, in 2023, Iowa State offers a multitude of degree programs for the next generation of Iowa State groundbreakers. 

How many Traveling Cyclones trips are offered in 2024? 

There are currently 57 trips being offered for 2024! Many bucket list destinations are available, like the Dutch waterways, Alaskan wildlife tours, a cruise through Antarctica, land and river tours of Egypt, a Friday round of the Masters at Augusta, and many more. In 2023, Traveling Cyclones had a record-setting number of travelers, with nearly 830 setting off for adventures. No matter your preferred type of travel — regional or international, land or water tour, river or ocean cruise — Traveling Cyclones has a trip available for you to connect with Iowa Staters from around the world.