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.
Everywhere I've Cried on Campus
Everyone has bad days. Everyone cries.
Let's take a look at where I have during my first semester of school.
In my room (alone)
In my room WITH roommate
In the... read more 》
Winter Break Recap
Hello all!
Welcome back to the blog after a nice month off. I return to Iowa City this week for spring RA training, and then classes start next week! Let's get... read more 》
What I Was Most Nervous for and How It's Going
Hello Hawkeyes!
Hopefully, a future Hawkeye is reading this, and it brings you some peace about the uneasiness of college transitions.
I wanted to share some of the things I was MOST... read more 》
The Iowa Honors Experience
Looking for a Community That Pushes You Further?
If you’re searching for a campus community that values curiosity, active learning, and exploring beyond the classroom, the University of Iowa Honors Program... read more 》
Finals Week Recap
Hello everyone!
It is currently the middle of finals week, and I thought you'd like a peek at what it is like.
Sunday:
Matcha at Midnight Coffee - they have a new... read more 》
Reading Wrapped 2025
Hello everyone!
Here is my reading wrapped for 2025.
Vinland Saga, Prose Edda, Egil's Saga, King Hrolf Kraki, Laxardal Saga, Hrafnkel's Saga - for my Norse literature class
An Archive of... read more 》
Things I wish I knew before my First Semester at Iowa
Happy New Year! The Midwest winter is officially setting in, and a new semester is starting.
A few things for future students that I learned in my first semester:
If you... read more 》
Favorite Monthly Memories
Happy New Year’s, current and prospective Hawkeyes! Since homesickness and nostalgia have been overshadowing my appreciation for certain college experiences lately, I’ve decided to use this blog to recognize some... read more 》
A Virginia Voyage Home
I didn’t really blog in December because I kept waiting for something climactic to happen after completing my first semester of college. My friends and I did celebrate with Insomnia... read more 》
Semester Recap
Greetings Readers,
This semester has been very eventful, and I loved looking back on all of the incredible opportunities that I had at the University of Iowa. Let’s recap the best... read more 》