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.
You're On Your Own Kid. . . and it's 2026

Hello Everyone,
I never thought the day I would drive away from home to move to the college town, that I would be crying to "You're On Your Own Kid" by...read more 》
Happy Summer Hawks!

Greetings Readers,
As the semester comes to an end, I would like to say my sincerest thanks to you for reading my blog posts. Whether you read one or read them...read more 》
Goodbye Iowa, and Thank You!

Hey, y'all!
This semester has flown by, and I am now two weeks out from graduation - crazy! I'm definitely feeling all the emotions right now.
This is my last week of...read more 》
Farewell

Hey guys. I will not be returning as a student blogger next year. This is it. Goodbye. I’m joking, of course. It’s true, I won’t be returning next year, but...read more 》
Why Iowa?

Greetings readers,
As May 1st rolls around, I imagine many people are picking the college that they will attend in the fall. Obviously, I am biased, but today I am going...read more 》
One for the Books

This past weekend was one of the happiest of my life. I was too busy to think about homework and surrounded by the people I love and who love me....read more 》
A Quick Overview on the Spring Semester

Hi everyone!
As this hectic semester comes to a close, I'd like to reflect on the semester. Our heads can go straight to the negative aspects and things we can't control....read more 》
How to build a Schedule

Greetings Readers,
I have thought about making a post about scheduling for a long time. I debated doing a post on just Gen Eds because I realized that my experience as...read more 》
A Theatrical Thanks

Every year in high school, I could expect to see five theater productions minimum. I was part of the Cappies program, where students attend at least five plays or musicals...read more 》
Spring in Iowa City: What I Was NOT Prepared For

Coming to Iowa City from Illinois, I thought I knew what to expect when it came to spring weather. Rain? Obviously. Storms? Been there. Tornadoes? Unfortunately, also familiar. But let...read more 》
