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.
A sneaky advantage for Journalism at Iowa

So, when I was looking at colleges, I looked intending to pursue journalism. I have always had a backup plan and a double major in economics, but my true love... read more 》
How to Balance College and Work

For the past few weeks, I've been learning how to balance classes and two jobs. It's been an adjustment, but I love the flexibility of the jobs that allow me... read more 》
Why I Believe the Pentacrest is Perfect

Anyone who knows me well knows that I have an obsession with desire paths. If you don't know what that is (none of my friends here did until I told... read more 》
Flying Into Fall!

This week, we finally got a taste of some fall weather instead of the constant heat we've had for weeks. Let’s dive into what we’re looking forward to!
Fall Leaves
Fall gives... read more 》
It's About Time I Discussed Broken Clock Mag!

Hello all!
Solenn again, and I am here to talk about Broken Clock, the literary magazine I am Editor-in-Chief of! It is an undergraduate lit mag focusing on the concept of time.... read more 》
A Trip to the Iowa City Farmers Market!

Hey y'all!
Solenn again, and I'm going to highlight something fun to do during the weekend in Iowa City: the farmers market!!
Different food trucks, restaurants, farms, and other vendors sell their... read more 》
My Top 5 Study Spots On Campus

Hey queens!! I hope everyone is enjoying the first month of the new semester and settling in. My first couple weeks here were a huge adjustment and took a bit... read more 》
My Summer in Iowa City as an Orientation Leader!

Hey everyone! I hope you all had an amazing first month of classes and have had some time to settle into a schedule. For my first post this year, I... read more 》
Top Places to “Lock In” this Semester

Hi friends! With midterm exams coming up, I thought I would share with you some of my favorite spots to study:
Starting strong, we have the Main Library. It has... read more 》
Wild About Wilder Things Mag!

Hey y'all!
Solenn again, back with another literary magazine referral! This time, let's get speculative. I am a Marketing Team Member for Wilder Things, an undergraduate lit mag focusing on speculative fiction such... read more 》