University of Iowa

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Most students who come to the University of Iowa are happy with what they’ve found, and few are willing to trade their experiences for anything else. With a combination of solid academics and a college town atmosphere that caters to the social scene, UI students find themselves in a well-balanced environment. Iowa isn’t an Ivy League school, but it does provide a strong education with a focus on career choices. Iowa is not a party school, but its students know how to relax and have fun while keeping up with their workload.

Since it is such a large institution, UI can seem faceless and intimidating at first, but this quickly dissolves as the tight-knit social scene among college students presents itself. With a huge variety of clubs, sports, and other activities on and around campus, plus Iowa City’s bars and downtown area, there are as many ways to meet people and make friends as there are people to meet. Students who have the worst experience at Iowa—or at college in general—are the ones who don’t become involved with things that are going on around them. While Iowa City might not be somewhere you decide to stay for the rest of your life, it can be the ideal atmosphere for getting a college education and learning to live on your own. The experience of the University of Iowa is largely what each student makes of it. There is plenty to learn and take advantage of at UI, both in and out of the classroom.

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Facilities at University of Iowa

kristinaakolo

Civil Engineering '15

3.5

B

Pretty Decent

Most of the buildings at Iowa are either fairly new or have been renovated recently. Van Allen (Physics Building) is pretty crappy regardless though. A brand new Rec Center was just built last year, its AWESOME to say the least. Open until midnight every night, great equipment too.

May 27, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at University of Iowa

kristinaakolo

Civil Engineering '15

4.6

A

Love It!

IOWA is a great place to learn, observe, relax, entertain and so much more. The atmosphere is top notch and there is always something to do regardless of time or day of the week. Downtown is hoppin on the weekends and its just an overall great place to be.

May 27, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at University of Iowa

kristinaakolo

Civil Engineering '15

3.5

B

Pretty Decent

Off campus dining is actually pretty decent. There is a large variety of food styles and options wherever you go. Many times there are also coupons or deals available for college students to use and take advantage of.

May 27, 2012

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