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.
A Trip to the Iowa City Farmers Market!![A Trip to the Iowa City Farmers Market!](https://blog.admissions.uiowa.edu/authimg/Solenn.jpg)
![A Trip to the Iowa City Farmers Market!](https://blog.admissions.uiowa.edu/authimg/Solenn.jpg)
Hey y'all!
Solenn again, and I'm going to highlight something fun to do during the weekend in Iowa City: the farmers market!!
Different food trucks, restaurants, farms, and other vendors sell their... read more 》
My Top 5 Study Spots On Campus![My Top 5 Study Spots On Campus](https://blog.admissions.uiowa.edu/authimg/Haven.jpg)
![My Top 5 Study Spots On Campus](https://blog.admissions.uiowa.edu/authimg/Haven.jpg)
Hey queens!! I hope everyone is enjoying the first month of the new semester and settling in. My first couple weeks here were a huge adjustment and took a bit... read more 》
My Summer in Iowa City as an Orientation Leader!![My Summer in Iowa City as an Orientation Leader!](https://blog.admissions.uiowa.edu/authimg/Kaylee.jpg)
![My Summer in Iowa City as an Orientation Leader!](https://blog.admissions.uiowa.edu/authimg/Kaylee.jpg)
Hey everyone! I hope you all had an amazing first month of classes and have had some time to settle into a schedule. For my first post this year, I... read more 》
Top Places to “Lock In” this Semester![Top Places to “Lock In” this Semester](https://blog.admissions.uiowa.edu/authimg/Kaylee.jpg)
![Top Places to “Lock In” this Semester](https://blog.admissions.uiowa.edu/authimg/Kaylee.jpg)
Hi friends! With midterm exams coming up, I thought I would share with you some of my favorite spots to study:
Starting strong, we have the Main Library. It has... read more 》
Wild About Wilder Things Mag!![Wild About Wilder Things Mag!](https://blog.admissions.uiowa.edu/authimg/Solenn.jpg)
![Wild About Wilder Things Mag!](https://blog.admissions.uiowa.edu/authimg/Solenn.jpg)
Hey y'all!
Solenn again, back with another literary magazine referral! This time, let's get speculative. I am a Marketing Team Member for Wilder Things, an undergraduate lit mag focusing on speculative fiction such... read more 》
Let's Clear the Air: A Guide to Getting Home for the Holidays from an Out of State Student![Let's Clear the Air: A Guide to Getting Home for the Holidays from an Out of State Student](https://blog.admissions.uiowa.edu/authimg/Elana.jpg)
![Let's Clear the Air: A Guide to Getting Home for the Holidays from an Out of State Student](https://blog.admissions.uiowa.edu/authimg/Elana.jpg)
Hi everyone!
I know it's a bit early to be thinking about the holidays, but you can blame this very early post on the senior-itis that's currently hitting me! I promise,... read more 》
Hey Hawkeyes!![Hey Hawkeyes!](https://blog.admissions.uiowa.edu/authimg/Sylene.jpg)
![Hey Hawkeyes!](https://blog.admissions.uiowa.edu/authimg/Sylene.jpg)
We're back in Iowa City for another semester! If it's your first time here, welcome to Iowa City!
Home to amazing restaurants, the best student sections, the friendliest people, and so... read more 》
A Hawkeye Summer: How I Spent My Final Summer as a UIowa Undergrad![A Hawkeye Summer: How I Spent My Final Summer as a UIowa Undergrad](https://blog.admissions.uiowa.edu/authimg/Elana.jpg)
![A Hawkeye Summer: How I Spent My Final Summer as a UIowa Undergrad](https://blog.admissions.uiowa.edu/authimg/Elana.jpg)
Hi everyone!
It's been a minute! The past couple months have been soooo hectic for me with going home for summer break, getting my dream internship, catching up with hometown friends,... read more 》
City Food Is The Best![City Food Is The Best](https://blog.admissions.uiowa.edu/authimg/Dravin.jpg)
![City Food Is The Best](https://blog.admissions.uiowa.edu/authimg/Dravin.jpg)
Hi everyone, I'm Dravin. In case you didn't read my bio, I was born and raised in New York City (A small town in the Northeast; maybe you have heard... read more 》
Top 5 places to take your parents next family weekend (or whenever)![Top 5 places to take your parents next family weekend (or whenever)](https://blog.admissions.uiowa.edu/authimg/Ava.jpg)
![Top 5 places to take your parents next family weekend (or whenever)](https://blog.admissions.uiowa.edu/authimg/Ava.jpg)
In the spirit of family weekend wrapping up, I decided to ask my friends and make a list of places to check out next time your family is in town.... read more 》