Follow University of Iowa students and university staff as they blog about their Iowa experience. Check out the most recent posts below, or visit their individual blogs.
Resetting During Break - What I did to Bounce Back
Hi everyone!
I hope everyone's winter break was fulfilling and great. During my first college winter break, I was able to figure out things that would benefit my health and the... read more 》
Habits I’m Bringing From First Semester Into Second Semester
Going into college, I thought I already mastered the whole student thing. I did well in high school without putting in a ton of effort, so I assumed I’d figure... read more 》
Winter Break Part 1
It's been quite a bit since I've posted a blog, but the break has been very busy for me, and the weeks leading up to it. Thus, I've decided I'd... read more 》
Everywhere I've Cried on Campus
Everyone has bad days. Everyone cries.
Let's take a look at where I have during my first semester of school.
In my room (alone)
In my room WITH roommate
In the... read more 》
Winter Break Recap
Hello all!
Welcome back to the blog after a nice month off. I return to Iowa City this week for spring RA training, and then classes start next week! Let's get... read more 》
What I Was Most Nervous for and How It's Going
Hello Hawkeyes!
Hopefully, a future Hawkeye is reading this, and it brings you some peace about the uneasiness of college transitions.
I wanted to share some of the things I was MOST... read more 》
The Iowa Honors Experience
Looking for a Community That Pushes You Further?
If you’re searching for a campus community that values curiosity, active learning, and exploring beyond the classroom, the University of Iowa Honors Program... read more 》
Finals Week Recap
Hello everyone!
It is currently the middle of finals week, and I thought you'd like a peek at what it is like.
Sunday:
Matcha at Midnight Coffee - they have a new... read more 》
Reading Wrapped 2025
Hello everyone!
Here is my reading wrapped for 2025.
Vinland Saga, Prose Edda, Egil's Saga, King Hrolf Kraki, Laxardal Saga, Hrafnkel's Saga - for my Norse literature class
An Archive of... read more 》
Things I wish I knew before my First Semester at Iowa
Happy New Year! The Midwest winter is officially setting in, and a new semester is starting.
A few things for future students that I learned in my first semester:
If you... read more 》