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.
My Final Goodbye to On-Campus Literary Magazines

Hi everyone!
I can't believe there's less than a month of school left! I'm definitely feeling the senioritis, but I'm trying to push through and appreciate my last couple of classes... read more 》
A Trip to Los Angeles to Attend the Association of Writers and Writing Programs Convention!

Hi everyone!
With the help of my literary magazine, earthwords, the Magid Center for Writing, and the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government, I was able to go on a trip to Los... read more 》
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 》