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Sophia

What I wish I knew as a Freshman

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Sophia
Hello and welcome back Hawkeyes! I hope that everyone had an amazing Summer, and is having a great start to Fall semester. For any incoming freshman that may stumble upon this, I wanted to give you my advice as a former freshman (aka sophomore). Take up space! Don’t be afraid to use your voice and to get involved. It can be nerve wracking, and you can feel out of place, but this is your home ...
Sophia

Stressed to the Max: How to Cope

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Sophia
Take my word for it, I KNOW how stressful life and school can be. I have personally struggled with acute anxiety for a couple of years now, and as a result I deal often with the physical symptoms of it (nausea, migraines, bathroom stuff…). If you are feeling burnt out, stressed, anxious, I want you to know that you aren’t alone. So many people go through very similar things, and it doesn’t make you any ...
Danica

My Not so Great Start…

Friday, September 11, 2026
Danica
As I begin my fourth week at the University of Iowa – wow, time flies – I am so grateful I made the decision to come to this college. My start here, however, was nothing but rough… My mother and I drove down the day of move-in. I, of course, was already very sad about leaving my home and family, venturing to a big campus and beginning college, but I was ready for a new ...

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