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Lily

Tips For Surviving Finals Week

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Lily
Hey Hawks! As we all know, finals week can be extremely intimidating. Between packed schedules, late-night study sessions, and the pressure to perform, it can quickly feel overwhelming. But I’m here to remind you that you’re not alone, and that surviving finals week is possible. With a few intentional habits and a little self-care, you can get through this stressful week feeling more prepared, confident, and balanced. Here are a few tips that might help ...
Lily

Surviving Iowa: What I learned my first semester

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Lily
Hey Hawks! The first semester of college comes with a lot of emotions, excitement, stress, homesickness, and everything in between. College classes are completely different from high school, and everything feels new all at once. While it can be overwhelming, the first semester is also one of the most rewarding experiences because of how much you grow in such a short amount of time. Now that my first semester is coming to an end, I ...
jordan

Finding Your Community at Iowa: Pre-Health Edition!

Friday, December 12, 2025
Jordan
Hi everyone, it’s Jordan, and today I wanted to talk about some of the clubs and societies you can join as a pre-health student. For some background, I am a Biology Major on the Genetics and Biotechnology track (I switched from Human Physiology). I am also a Pre-PA student! So, if you’re on any kind of pre-med, pre-PA, pre-nursing, or pre-health track, here’s a look into the organizations that have shaped my journey so far! ...

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