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.
Conquering Chaotic College Life: Large Lectures

Whether it's your first year in college or you've been in this position before, large lecture halls with big class sizes can seem very intimidating at first. The experience could... read more 》
What I Study at Iowa: Exploring Human Physiology

As a current second-year student at the University of Iowa, I’m studying Human Physiology on the Pre-PT track. My academic journey is not just about textbooks and exams—it's about understanding... read more 》
Choose your college town wisely

I have an older sister who is about to graduate from the University of Georgia (UGA), and she absolutely loved her time in Athens for good reason. Aside from the... read more 》
Mean Girls the Musical!

I recently got the incredible opportunity to attend Mean Girls the Musical at the University of Iowa's very own Hancher Auditorium. I've wanted to go to Mean Girls for years,... read more 》
Spring Is Here (well kind of)

It's the end of March, which means spring has finally arrived in Iowa City. After a FREEZING winter filled with ice storms and snow, it is finally warm enough to... read more 》
New Coffee Shop Review: Daydrink

Hello all,
I tried a new coffee shop the other day, called Daydrink. It is tucked away in a neighborhood on Bowery St, making it a quiet place to relax and... read more 》
Spring Break in Arizona!

Hey y'all,
Iowa just went on spring break, and I am headed home to Arizona! I only go home for breaks as an out-of-state student, so I'm looking forward to seeing... read more 》
Iowa City's First Cat Lounge: A Purr-fect Place to Meet Some Feline Friends

When talking to my college friends, I think we can all agree that saying goodbye to our pets was one of the hardest parts of leaving home. For my entire... read more 》
This Hawkeyes Family Cat Had Kittens

Hello all!!!!
One of the hardest things about being away from home is missing out on your family moments or even your animals. Now I need to do some explaining. In... read more 》
Hawkeyes See Spring. . . Maybe?

Hello Everyone!!!
Spring is Here!!!! Or is it? It is finally warm out, but then there is a weather advisory the next day. As always here in Iowa our weather gives... read more 》