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.
How To: Build Your First-Semester Schedule

We are officially two months into the semester and it's midterm time! I don’t personally have any midterm tests, but my workload is steadily getting heavier regardless. In this month’s... read more 》
Peanut Allergies Suck

Thursday night, Anna had been hanging out in her dorm room, watching one of our favorite shows, Psych. We grabbed some cookies from Insomnia Cookies, and sat prepared to watch our show... read more 》
How to Stay Afloat during Midterms

Midterm season is upon us. It came way too quickly and seems never-ending. I didn't feel ready at the beginning of midterms, but now, as I get into the swing... read more 》
Concerts at Hancher - Kurt Elling and Christian Sands

Hi everyone!
Being a student at the University of Iowa comes with a lot of perks- entertainment included. Hancher Auditorium is on the west side of campus and hosts many different... read more 》
Balancing It All: My Tips for Surviving College Life

Hey future Hawks! I know how hard the first few weeks can be, trying to get into a routine and find a balance for everything. I hope this helps you... read more 》
Retelling of an Old Tale

On Friday, Anna and I watched the showing of Romeo and Juliet. We decided to watch it blind, and were shocked to see it was a more spin on the... read more 》
Mumford & Sons Concert

Hi everyone!
I just returned from a quick road trip to St. Paul, Minnesota, to see Mumford & Sons with my friends!
They are an indie folk band that many of us... read more 》
Studying With a Heavy Heart

How do you study with a heavy heart?
The duality of college life, and how total our experience of living here is, means that life doesn't slow down for you -... read more 》
Tired of Dorm Food? Here Are My Favorite Places to Eat in Iowa City!

Hi everyone! It is Jordan again! Today I wanted to talk about places around campus that are good for when you might not want dining hall food anymore. Don't get... read more 》
Cleaning Tips in College!

Hi everyone! It's Jordan again, and today I wanted to share some cleaning tips that I have used in college to help keep my room clean!
My first big tip is... read more 》
