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The University of Iowa is first a university of academics, and the school makes it known from the moment students arrive on campus. At UI, you can find many of the top schools in the nation. As for the actual environment, budget constraints are forcing the University to cut back on the number of classes offered, and most of the general-education and entry-level classes tend to be large. Students will spend more time interacting with their TAs in these classes than with the professors. It isn’t until students take the more advanced classes that there is more interaction between students and professors. Some students will say their professors and TAs are not accessible for extra help, but many teachers will argue that students do not take advantage of their office hours. In the end, the more time you put into your education, the more you are going to get out.

Probably the biggest issue facing Iowa academics is the general-education requirements. Some entry-level courses, such as natural science ones, are almost always over-packed, some by as many as 100 students. Students who are taking courses simply to fulfill gen-ed requirements compete for places with students who are taking the courses for their majors and are genuinely interested in the subjects. Aside from the gen-ed requirements, students have few complaints about classes and professors at Iowa. The system may have a few flaws, but the professors and the courses offered are above average, to say the least.

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ginger5

Nursing '15

4.2

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Iowa Is Fun, but Does Involve Work

There are tons of things to do at Iowa, but distractions take away from the learning, and Iowa does have some pretty hard classes. Professors and TA's are more than willing to help you in most cases. Registration is based on athletics, programs, scholarships, and hours but it's usually not too hard to find classes to sign up for, especially with the amount of classes to choose from.

May 28, 2012

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kongdong65

Business '15

4.6

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I'm an actuarial science student. and U of Iowa is one of the top schools in the US. We have excellent professors and lots of Internship opportunities.

May 15, 2012

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jsinging23

Voice and Opera '14

2.7

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Being a Voice Major at Iowa

The Vocal Program at Iowa needs some readjusting. We need some fresh current perspective on the performance world today. All the voice faculty are no longer performing and don't have adequate advice for the students. They also are not sharing opportunities with students enough. One practically has to beg to hear about auditions or scholarships. The program needs to become more student based and it needs to be shaken up out of its comfortable cushy state.

Feb 26, 2012

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