Student Profiles

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Joshua Sim

Joshua Sim

Area(s) of study
Hometown
Ampang, Malaysia

D'ata Science is the perfect blend of math and computer science, and that’s what drew me to Iowa."

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Juliana Epping

Juliana Epping

Hometown
Coralville, IA

"The people you meet here are amazing. Whether that be other students or the citizens of Iowa City, it's just such a welcoming community."

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Kate

Kate Ryan

Hometown
Phoenix, AZ

"I love how welcoming everyone is and how everyone at Iowa loves to be here. Everyone is very into the sports atmosphere as well as the academics. Iowa nice is a true statement and I instantly felt comfortable when I first arrived on campus as a first-year."

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Lauren Jackson

Hometown
LaGrange Park, IL

"I like the environment and the people."

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Lauren terHorst

Lauren Ter Horst

Area(s) of study
Hometown
New Lenox, IL

"I toured at Iowa and quickly saw that it checked all of my boxes. I loved the spirit and pride that students take in their school. It was a community that I wanted to be a part of and make my mark on."

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Livvy Curry

Area(s) of study
Hometown
Johnston, IA

"I love the big school feel and how many ways there are to get involved on campus. I also love watching hawkeye sports!"

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Lizzie Amidzich

Lizzie Amidzich

Hometown
Greendale, WI

"The community here is unmatched. Looking around on game days and seeing thousands of people wearing Iowa gear gives me so much pride for my school."

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Maggie Hughes

Maggie Hughes

Area(s) of study
Hometown
Palos Park, IL

"I chose the University of Iowa because I felt seen as a person and knew that the engineering program would help me be successful in my future endeavors in college and beyond. I also fell in love with the beautiful campus!"

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Maggie Lage

Maggie Lage

Area(s) of study
Hometown
Blencoe, IA

"I love how welcoming professors are to students. They are really there to make our learning experience as impactful as they can."

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Maria

Maria Jose Blanco Arias

Hometown
Medellin, Colombia

"What I love most about Iowa is the combination of academic rigor and community spirit… it feels like a place where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated."

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Mary Redate

Mary Redgate

Area(s) of study
Hometown
Naperville, IL

"The big school campus resources mixed with the community and collaboration of a small school gave me the best of both worlds. I also loved how closely integrated the University was with downtown Iowa City."

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McKynlee

McKynlee Grimm

Hometown
Sussex, NJ

"I love the community here. The school spirit here is greater than any other campus I have been to. The possibilities are endless here!"