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.
If Your Academic College Was a Coffee, This Is What It’d Be
Choosing an academic college at Iowa isn’t just about a major. It’s about how you learn, how you think, and what your day-to-day academic life looks like. If those differences... read more 》
A Weekend in My Life
Hello all!
Here is a glimpse of a weekend in my life:
Friday:
Worked all morning as a tour guide in Admissions
Grabbed lunch with fellow tour guide Kiana
Had a meeting... read more 》
Second Semester Scaries and How to Survive Them
The second semester, especially now that it's deep into the Winter, can be a hard time for anyone.
Less time outside, less daylight, more coursework, seasonal depression. All a cocktail for... read more 》
How I Celebrated My Birthday at Iowa
Happy start of the week to everyone!
I wanted to start this week and month with some happy and exciting news. It was just my birthday! Now 19, I thought it... read more 》
My Local Study Haunts on Campus
Hey y'all!
I get this question a lot from prospective students: where are my favorite places to study?
Here are a few of my favorite places:
Wild Bills: A former coffee shop... read more 》
A Playlist That Explains My College Experience!
Hello Everyone,
I love music! I mean, I started as a music major, so it honestly, it makes sense. Anyway, I thought it would be fun to make a playlist of... read more 》
What I would tell someone when deciding between Iowa and another school
Hey Hawks! Right now, it is a really busy time with picking where you want to spend the next four years of your life, and it can feel overwhelming and... read more 》
College Essay: Personal Statement
Hey Hawks! If you didn’t know, when you apply to college, you’re usually asked to write a personal statement, and honestly, it can be pretty scary. A lot of students... read more 》
Little Rituals That Keep Me Grounded During the Semester!
Hello,
I have so much fun in college, but I am also always busy, so here are the go-to rituals that help me get through the rough days.
Post Test/Paper Treat: After... read more 》
What I Thought College Was vs What It Actually Is
Hello, my readers,
When you look online, you see everyone in college looking smart, and every room is set up with pretty bedspreads, and you talk politely to your friends. But... read more 》