Hey Hawkeyes and Future Hawkeyes! I bet you are wondering what fall is like here at the University of Iowa. Here are a list of my Top 10 favorite things around here this season:
- The leaves changing colors!
The campus has lots of gardens and greenery, and when fall hits everything seems to turn golden yellow and orange. How pretty is that for your walk to class? - Some Good Ol’ Hawkeye Football
Fall is football season and you can not miss Hawkeye football. Win or lose, Hawkeyes always have a great time. Here is a picture of one of my favorite game day traditions outside of the Wave, the Pancheros Burrito Lift! The whole stadium either pumps their arms in the air or a friend! - The Iowa State Fair
The Iowa State Fair is in Des Moines, but that is a great day trip to kick off the start of your semester and the fall season here at Iowa. Many students go here during the first week of classes to catch a concert or just enjoy walking the grounds. My friends and I went to see Corey Kent and Jason Aldean this year. - Homecoming
There is a week-long celebration here on campus that ends with concerts, a parade, and football. Celebrating your love for the University of Iowa has never been easier than this week since the campus is so decorated with Hawkeye spirit! - Coffee shop specials
Let’s face it, fall is midterm season. With lots of exams, comes lots of coffee. The Local shops around here are known to bring some amazing deals and flavors to your daily cup of Joe at the peak of midterm season. One of my favorite things is trying new coffee and study spots around town. One of my favorite places at the moment is Encounter Cafe. - Student organizations in full swing of recruitment
The student organization fair is at the beginning of fall each year. If you are looking to get involved on campus, this is definitely the time to do so! - Wilson’s Apple Orchard
Wilson’s Apple Orchard is about 15 minutes away from campus! This is the closest pumpkin patch, fruit (of all kinds) picking, and bouquet-making place you can find around. Fall is the prime time to visit here so you can get a little bit of it all! - Maquoketa Caves Trails
Maquoketa is about two hours away from campus, but it is definitely worth the day trip if you love to hike! If you plan to go in late October, you get the gorgeous scenery of the leaves changing colors. - CAB Haunted House
What is the fall season without something spooky? The Campus Activities Board puts on a haunted house every year on campus! How awesome! Each year, students can volunteer at the event to do special effects makeup, act in the various rooms, or simply walk through the house. It is a great way to stay in the holiday spirit and warm when it’s getting colder. - Dressing up for Halloween
Trust me, people dress up for Halloween in college. On campus and downtown, we have many opportunities to show off a costume, so make sure you have one or three!
