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.
Fall in Iowa City
By Dylan on Mon Dec 3rd, 2018
Coming from Los Angeles, CA to Iowa City is definitely a stark contrast. Going from 16 million people to 75,00 people is an adjustment. Going from sitting in two hours of traffic to being able to walk
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Then and Now
By Lauren on Mon Dec 3rd, 2018
My first semester at the University of Iowa was not what I was expecting. Socially, emotionally, and physically things shifted from my last summer at home. As this semester closes out with a week of finals, I’ve
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The First Snow
By Emily on Tue Nov 27th, 2018
The First Snow
Coming from Malaysia, I haven’t experienced seasons like the four here in the United States. In fact, we don’t have fluctuating times for the sun to rise and set. Back where I’m from, the
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Write it Down – Seriously!
By Quinn on Mon Oct 29th, 2018
Anyone who knows me personally and reads this is sure to call me out as a hypocrite (and I certainly seem like I’m contradicting myself if you read my last post), but I am bringing this up
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My Favorite Studying Spots at Iowa
By Lizbeth on Mon Oct 29th, 2018
Midterm season is killing me – and it’s not even over for me yet. I’m taking a study break right now to write about a few of my favorite study spots on campus! The amount of time,
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MY FIRST HAWKEYE HOMECOMING!!
By McKenna on Thu Oct 25th, 2018
Wow! What a week.
The 2018 University of Iowa Homecoming was one I will never forget. From participating in events with my sorority, getting 2nd place in a bags tournament, and beating Maryland while waving to the kids,
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College Expectations vs. Reality
By Mariana on Wed Oct 24th, 2018
A short compilation of my first three months at the University of Iowa.
Iowa in the fall is magical. The highlight of my days are walking to class. I put my headphones in, play some nice music and
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Long Time No See
By Derek on Fri Sep 21st, 2018
Well holy cow, that was fast. Summer was like a sweet, savory glass of apple juice on a hot day. You’ve been waiting so long for it to be consumed, and within a blink the satisfaction ends.
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Wave On Wave
By Kamryn on Mon Sep 24th, 2018
Classes have been in session for over a month and I’m finally writing my first blog post of the year. It’s about time, right?
These past couple of months have been hectic for me. I’ve been putting
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