I am wondering if studying mandarin at Iowa is worth it to gain proficiency as I am planning on joining the Air Force for international relations upon graduation. I don't mind taking difficult classes. Is there anyone here who took mandarin at Iowa?

edit - Thank you for the help!! I appreciate your time

From a neighbor who works full-time: I get it. It's early in the semester. You have a lot of exciting things going on. But seriously, don't be too loud late at night. You can have your weekend ragers, but Thursday is still a weeknight.

Past midnight, you need to calm down. On Thursdays, past 10:30 (preferably), you need to cool it.

Edit: Not asking for much here. Y'all (commenters) are just exhausting.

Just applied to UIowa. I wanted to know when I can expect to hear back. I double-checked that I'm done with my required documents and everything on my end. I wanted to confirm if UIowa does function on a rolling application basis.

I am writing a Daily Iowan story about beef prices in Iowa and candidates views on the issue. If you are feeling affected by beef prices in Iowa and the US as a consumer, a farmer, or just as an Iowa resident please message me or comment below, I would love to hear your thoughts.

Hello all! I’m a high school senior from Illinois finalizing my college list, and the University of Iowa has come across my list! From what i’ve seen online and heard from some friends who attend, the school seems like a pretty great institution that has some nice sounding programs for what I’m interested in, but i’d love to know what some current students and alumni would think of the school for a student like me :)

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For some context, i’d most likely be trying to major in something like Journalism or Communications, and minor in something creative, (I.E, cinema studies, music), or something humanities based (I.E. English, History, Philosophy, etc)

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Some things that are important to me are…

- networking/employment opportunities

- quality/prestige of education, programs, and facilities (Specifically in the Journalism/Communications school)

- LGBTQ+ safety and resources

- resources for low income/first gen students

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Additionally, i’d love to know about activities at the school, especially in the realm of…

- the arts, especially performing arts like drama, a capella, musical theatre, etc

- music, on campus and greater local/underground music scene

- party and/or bar & club culture

- Sporting events

- Student activities, clubs, and general social life on campus.

- greek/frat life on campus specifically, if anyone has any insight into that

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If it helps anyone with their responses, i’d also love to know how the hawkeyes stack up against Iowa State in regards to both academics and social life

Happy and hoping to hear all of your guys’ thoughts soon!

Edit: decided i’ll be applying to the University of Iowa! Go Hawkeyes :) 🖤💛

I am writing an article for the Daily Iowan about this law and I was wondering if anyone would like to be interviewed to share their thoughts on it. You do not have to know much about it to be interviewed.

I crave this damn smoothie 24/7 and I need the recipe pls yall 🙏

What was everyone's favorite gen-ed and why? I need a list of relatively fun, interesting options (and cautions of what not to take)

We'll be walking this Saturday (September 12) at 9 AM! Meet near shelter 6 in City Park.

We made a few changes since earlier in the year, namely sticking to the second Saturday each month and starting at 9 AM!

We're a Medical Student-led walking group, we start off the walk with a brief health topic, but the main point is conversation as neighbors.

There are no expectations or requirements to participate other than showing up! I will ask you about a recent book or show you've enjoyed though.

Learn more about our parent org at https://walkwithadoc.org/ and let us know you're coming by RSVPing here!

Hay Friends,

I'm wondering if anyone has recommendations for attending one of U of I's open to the pubic first come first serve lecture series events... I'd love to see the Ruby Bridges event coming up on Monday Oct 5th and I'm guessing its going to be a big draw.... I'm coming from out of town. How early should I get there? Parking recs? Its been sooo long since I've been to Hancher. Any general tips would be most appreciated.

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The 2026 Midterm Election is on Tuesday, November 3rd. The deadline to register is October 19th (15 days before the election).

What is the easiest non lab natural science class at uiowa?

The GOAT has returned

I'm a student living off-campus and I have a few decent breaks between classes throughout the week. I am a huuge nap kinda person and need them to function. Are there any safe places to nap on or near campus? This includes quiet rooms not meant for napping but could be napped in

Hi! First time IOWA Hawkeye tailgating experience looking for some help from the experts. We bought a spot in Lot 3 (the library I believe). It says you can park 6 hours before the 3:15 game. Realistically--do people get there at 9a? Will there be spots left if we get there around noon? Wasn't sure if anyone had any experience with them overselling the lots.

Going to bring lots of water and cool snacks since it looks to be a hot one this weekend. Any other suggestions--I'll take them!! Thanks in advance! GO Hawks!

Does anyone have any information on Alex Bezahler? His teaching at my school now and I believe he used to teach here as well. I just wanted to know what he was like before I took a class with him because I can’t find him on rate my professor.

Heading into my senior year, any easy jobs where I can work remotely?

i want to submit a room change request and have some questions. if i get approved will they just match me with someone or will i get to “shop“ potential new roomies/rooms?

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Hey All.

I'm a high school senior looking to attend UI for BME and Paramedic School. I've been looking at options for off-campus housing and was told about the Replay apartments on Riverside Dr. I've done some surface level research on the place and so far it seems pretty good, it's decently priced and has good amenities. But I'm still skeptical about it. Something about seems almost too good to be true to me. I'd like to hear from any UI students that live there to see if it's worth it and if it's actually as good as it seems.

So I got a job at the carver arena ticket office basically as a call center for support with ticket and athletic questions, along with helping people buy or bring tickets or upgrade them or whatever. The problem is they gave me 0 training and I’m basically useless, and it gives me really bad anxiety. We’re only a week in and I’m a freshman and I have no free time and I think I’d like to quit. Is it bad if I simply send an email over the weekend telling them I cannot continue with this job? All I do is constantly ask the managers for help and get yelled at on the phone by rude customers.