"What I like most about Iowa is the people. The Iowa nice policy holds true to the University of Iowa. As one of America's great college towns, The University of Iowa is where I felt at home."
Kolbe's desire to attend a top business college and pursue accounting, while also advancing his passion for music, brought him to the University of Iowa.
Kolbe chose the University of Iowa because it offered him the unique opportunity to pursue degrees in both the Tippie College of Business and the College of Liberal Arts. He also loved the campus atmosphere, describing it as walkable with endless opportunities to get involved in clubs and organizations.
Kolbe is actively involved on campus, leading a Bible study at the Newman Catholic Student Center and serving as President of the University Trombone Association. He’s also participated in intramural sand volleyball, taking advantage of the various extracurricular activities Iowa has to offer.
One of his most memorable experiences is performing with the University of Iowa Symphony Band at the American Bandmasters Association Conference in Lawrence, Kansas, during the spring of 2023 stands out. "It was an unforgettable concert and an experience like no other," Kolbe reflects.
