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.
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 》
Favorite Monthly Memories

Happy New Year’s, current and prospective Hawkeyes! Since homesickness and nostalgia have been overshadowing my appreciation for certain college experiences lately, I’ve decided to use this blog to recognize some... read more 》
A Virginia Voyage Home

I didn’t really blog in December because I kept waiting for something climactic to happen after completing my first semester of college. My friends and I did celebrate with Insomnia... read more 》
Semester Recap

Greetings Readers,
This semester has been very eventful, and I loved looking back on all of the incredible opportunities that I had at the University of Iowa. Let’s recap the best... read more 》
Reflecting On My First semester of College

I honestly can’t believe my first semester of college is already over. It feels like I just moved in, blinked, and suddenly I’m packing up for break. Going into the... read more 》
Winter Break Celebrations

I personally find great enjoyment in hearing about good things in other people's lives.
I wanted to share some exciting moments from my break thus far. And I hope you'll reflect... read more 》
Prepping for Spring Semester

Hello Hawkeyes!
I hope everyone has been enjoying their well-deserved break.
I wanted to take a second, as the Spring semester is approaching, and talk about some ways I'm getting prepared for... read more 》
