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.
I'm about to turn 20
I'm almost to the point where another birthday is not necessarily a good thing anymore and that's an emotional turmoil I'm just going to have to deal with on my... read more 》
What it is like being sick in college: What do you do?
Being sick in college doesn't sound like a big deal superficially, but ultimately this could be your first health concern on your own. Keep reading to hear how to handle... read more 》
Preparing for Spring Break!
Hey Hawkeyes, we are almost halfway through the spring semester. How crazy! This means spring break is right around the corner. Whether you are traveling or not, continue reading to... read more 》
Dorm Life: Mayflower Edition
One of the things I looked forward to most about starting college was what living in a dorm would be like.
Growing up, I've really only lived with my family. Though... read more 》
ISLE Leadership Conference Storytime
Hi everyone!
This past weekend I attended the Iowa Student Leadership Experience hosted at the University of Northern Iowa. Students from Iowa State, UNI, and Iowa were invited to attend, and... read more 》
Adulting
Living solo for the first time has been an unexpected adventure. Not only am I navigating everything from cooking to taxes (adulting!), but I've also discovered a surprising passion for... read more 》
Love is in the Air: A Hawkeye's Guide to First Dates
Hi everyone!
Since Valentine's Day just passed us, I thought I'd share a few first-date ideas I have for incoming students (or even current students) living in Iowa City and looking... read more 》
RA Application Process
Hello all!
I'm going to talk about the resident assistant application process, which I recently went through.
A Resident Assistant is a student who lives on the floor of a residence hall... read more 》
Rating Iowa City Coffee Shops
Hello all! I'm back to discuss my favorite thing - Iowa City's coffeeshops! There are so many, that you will never run out of places to study, hang out with... read more 》
Caitlin Clark Breaks the All-Time Scorer Record!
Welcome back, everyone!
This past Thursday, our very own Iowa women's basketball team made history! Senior point guard Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA All-Time Scorer record with 3,569 points, beating Kelsey... read more 》