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catk2494
University of Iowa '16
Majoring in Nursing
Member since 1/23/2012
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Reasons Why I Chose the University of Iowa
I will be attending University of Iowa in the fall of 2012 for many reasons. Not only is the medical program at University of Iowa ranked in the Top 10 of the country but they have also graduated many of the top medical researchers in the United States as well. I loved the fact that outside of the classroom there are over 50 different student lead organizations to get even more involved in the health community. After visiting the campus I was welcomed by not only fellow classmates but by faculty as well. I was made aware that professors will take any extra time, if you schedule with them, to help you further understand any material that you're not grasping. I felt Iowa was overall a great campus with a very vibrant feel.
Jan 23, 2012
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Parking Limited
I would say that parking on campus is one of my biggest complaints at the university. Even though I do not have my car on campus, a lot of my friends do and I know it's a constant struggle to find a parking spot which is ridiculous seen as parking passes can be as high as $300 for the school year!
Feb 28, 2012
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Full Seasons in Iowa
In Iowa we definitely experience all the seasons. In the beginning of the year it was as nice as 80+ degrees, very nice to just go outside and enjoy the days in our Quad. But, when the winter comes be ready for temperatures to drop drastically. Walking to classes in the winter is not fun by any means when it's only 10 degrees out.
Feb 28, 2012
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Not to Many Scholarships
Applying to the university was not to hard but trying to find scholarships for an average student like myself was difficult. Many of the scholarships offered by the university were for students who had average a 3.5 or 4.0 GPA, which was not what I had at the time. I found almost every major only had a couple scholarships to give out also. Most of the scholarships I found were through online search engines, not through Iowa.
Feb 28, 2012
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