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Solenn

Spring Semester Recap and Summer 2025 Plans!

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Solenn
Hello everyone!! As I am currently wrapping up my first week of summer, I thought I would do a little recap and then discuss what I will be up to for the next three months! I had finals about a week ago, and in the midst of that, had packing, magazine launch parties, move-out preparation (Gotta love the RA role!), and then hanging out with friends, of course. Several close friends of mine just graduated ...
Elana

My Top 10 Moments for My Final Semester at the University of Iowa

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
efwalters
I always end every semester with a top ten memories countdown, so it was only fitting that I do the same for my final blog post for Experience Iowa. It’s so hard to narrow down which moments over the past five months have meant the most to me, but after some thinking (and excessive scrolling through my camera roll), I’ve finally picked the most memorable days/events that I’ll be thinking about as I move into ...
Elana

10 Standalone Books That Hawkeyes Are Reading This Summer

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
efwalters
Hi everyone! The warm weather is signaling the end of classes and schoolwork, but for those who enjoy reading, this summer also marks the opportunity to fall back into some good books! I know I have some books that I want to catch up on, and the chance to read outside and enjoy the warm weather is exactly the kind of boost that I need to kickstart my reading goals! If you’re looking to catch ...

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