The semester has started to shake off the excitement and become routine. Now that the 9th week of classes has begun, it’s important to remember things you are excited about! I like to look up things going on and look forward to it. Even if it’s something small, I try to find something to be excited about every day. Usually, it’s just a phone call to a friend, something in the dining hall, a coffee, or watching my favorite show at the end of the day. It’s also very fun to have concert tickets or a weekend home to look forward to! Iowa City has a whole host of things to do all the time. All you have to do is look up “What’s going on in Iowa City this weekend?” Just this weekend there is a pet Halloween costume show, comedy shows, trivia downtown (almost every night), a craft bazaar, a flea market, and so much more. Having a mix of small and big things to look forward to has been the key to maintaining a good balance between schoolwork and having lots of fun during my first semester of college.