It’s Been A Month?!

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This Thursday, we freshmen reached a very important milestone – the first month of college classes! While it may be going good or bad so far, there’s no denying that it has been an absolute adventure. From meeting students with similar interests to in-class exploration, this month has given us so much to offer.

As someone who struggled to find friends during On Iowa! week, classes were a perfect opportunity to find people who matched my vibe. It’s been so nice to have people to study and learn together. Last week, my friend and I went to Le Crave (downtown) to study for our first General Chemistry I midterm (two more to go!). It would be nice to say we did study a lot, but it would be more truthful to say we had a good time.

All fun aside, it’s crazy to think that it’s been a month. I thought September just started!! It really is a reminder of how fast time flies by. So, while we live in the moment and make memories, I think it’s also important to view the future as something that is always coming closer with everyday, and not just some day later on in time.

For those who are unaware, course offerings and Schedule Builder open for Spring and Summer 2027. Get out there and find classes and communities that are not just about fulfilling course requirements, but also ones that help you grow as a human being. I’m thinking about enrolling in another creative writing class for next semester.

Please do share your “first month of college” experiences in the comments! Stay tuned for more!

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A Blogger’s Introduction

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I know, you would think a blog on the Experience Iowa site would be about…experiences at the University of Iowa.

But before we get into the good stuff, I wanted to introduce myself properly – beyond the bio on my page.

I’m Dhanya Rajiv. I come from India, but I used to live in the USA (Chicago, New Jersey, and Atlanta) up until 5th grade. Nonetheless, Iowa is new for me, so a lot of my posts will probably be about exploring Iowa City and culture.

I absolutely enjoy creative pursuits. Storytelling and creative writing have been absolute cornerstones in my life, becoming important ways for me to process my emotions and express myself. I do plan to pull all the stops of my writing abilities with Experience Iowa, but more on that in later posts.

I also like to make short films. I’ll soon be setting up YouTube and Instagram accounts to showcase these works. But, until then, I’m only on LinkedIn and Pinterest (if those even count as social media).

I’m not a huge sports fan (a Hawkeye in spirit). My interests pivot around books, movies, and society.

I’m an IB DP graduate with a score of 41, so for the lack of better words, I do tend to be a “nerd” (wow, do I hate that word). But, I do enjoy learning and studying. It was and is something that I do out of passion, not out of obligation.

Speaking of passion, I’m highly passionate about psychology, and hence, that’s my major. As of now, I want to become a clinical/counseling psychologist. I also enjoy learning about biology, so I soon picked that up as my second major. I also hope to work in fields of neuroscience, at least for research.

The most important thing about me is that I’m a perfectionistic procrastinator. I wanted to write so much about OnIowa! and my first days here, but I kept putting it off for various reasons. On the bright side, I now get to write and share my thoughts after getting used to the university.

Well, that wasn’t a half-bad introduction! Please share your thoughts and ideas for posts in the comments.

Stay tuned for more!

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