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.
"Do you get déjà vu?" - Summer + Starting Sophomore Year
Surprise surprise! Guess who never actually said goodbye ?
It's obviously been a while since I last wrote (and I'm two months late to writing this blog), but I'm happy to... read more 》
Tips to Avoid Academic Slump
Hello Hawkeyes! Hope you're enjoying the start of fall weather as much as I am! As the days get cooler, it can feel a bit tougher to stay academic, so... read more 》
Activities for English and Creative Writing Majors
Hey everyone! It's Solenn again, with a list of things to do as an English major in Iowa City. We are a UNESCO City of Literature, but the University of... read more 》
Fall Things To Do in Iowa City
Hey everyone and happy fall! As someone who loves this season, I want to share some fun things to do to get in the spirit!
Wilson's Apple Orchard: A fifteen-minute... read more 》
How to make your dorm room cozy!
Hey y'all! It's Solenn again.
I want to share ways to make your room feel cozy as the weather starts to get cold, by someone from Arizona, a certified warm place.
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My Favorite On-Campus Menu Items!
Hey everyone!
It's Solenn here again, with some foodie opinions! I am quite a picky person, so eating in the dining hall means the bar is high for me. Thankfully, the... read more 》
My favorite places to study in Iowa City!
In honor of midterms that have already come and gone, I have done a lot (and I mean A LOT) of studying around campus and downtown. I have found that... read more 》
3 Things To Know About DITV!
In my last blog post, I went in-depth about the sneaky advantages of Iowa's journalism programs and extracurriculars that the university has, which others around the country do not. During... read more 》
My First Fall
Being from California, I have never experienced the magical moment when the leaves change colors, and the air gets just a little bit colder. Since I was little, my falls... read more 》
Is Mayflower Hall Really the Worst Dorm?
Hey queens! It's been a minute - I hope midterm season went well for everyone, and I hope you all take some time off this weekend to rest and relax.... read more 》