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.
Dorm Life: Mayflower Edition
One of the things I looked forward to most about starting college was what living in a dorm would be like.
Growing up, I've really only lived with my family. Though... read more 》
ISLE Leadership Conference Storytime
Hi everyone!
This past weekend I attended the Iowa Student Leadership Experience hosted at the University of Northern Iowa. Students from Iowa State, UNI, and Iowa were invited to attend, and... read more 》
Adulting
Living solo for the first time has been an unexpected adventure. Not only am I navigating everything from cooking to taxes (adulting!), but I've also discovered a surprising passion for... read more 》
Love is in the Air: A Hawkeye's Guide to First Dates
Hi everyone!
Since Valentine's Day just passed us, I thought I'd share a few first-date ideas I have for incoming students (or even current students) living in Iowa City and looking... read more 》
RA Application Process
Hello all!
I'm going to talk about the resident assistant application process, which I recently went through.
A Resident Assistant is a student who lives on the floor of a residence hall... read more 》
Rating Iowa City Coffee Shops
Hello all! I'm back to discuss my favorite thing - Iowa City's coffeeshops! There are so many, that you will never run out of places to study, hang out with... read more 》
Caitlin Clark Breaks the All-Time Scorer Record!
Welcome back, everyone!
This past Thursday, our very own Iowa women's basketball team made history! Senior point guard Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA All-Time Scorer record with 3,569 points, beating Kelsey... read more 》
Working as a Campus Tour Guide!
Hello all,
Today I will be talking about being a tour guide!! With this job, I either lead walking tours, residence hall tours, or help out at Admitted Student Days!
I am... read more 》
Hawkeyes Take on Kansas City: A Trip to the Association of Writers and Writing Programs Convention
Hi everyone!
I just returned to Iowa City from one of the most exciting trips I've had in a while and I knew when I came back that I had no... read more 》
Dance Marathon (Rose's Version)
Hello Readers,
February 2nd and 3rd was the University of Iowa's Dance Marathon. It was full of fun and most people were excited to go to the event and stay awake... read more 》