"As someone who was uncertain of what they wanted to do coming out of high school and wanted a college that had a variety of activities to do (600+ student orgs, FilmScene, variety of restaurants and coffee shops, live music, Hancher, etc.) I realized the University of Iowa is for me!"

"Both of my parents are Hawkeyes, so it was already on my radar. I really enjoyed the size of Iowa City and how it blended directly into campus. I also saw that there were both exceptional liberal arts programs and strong sciences, like the writing program and the medical campus."

"With Iowa City being a UNESCO City of Literature and The University of Iowa being home to one of the most renowned writing programs in the world, the decision came pretty easily to me."

"I chose the University of Iowa because of the excellence of its nursing program, which provides first-class education, real-world experience, and space for growth in the healthcare sector."

"On my visit, I could tell people were kind and willing to help out. I also think, for me, the accessibility of being able to pursue theatre but also have a backup plan without stressing was really cool. So many other schools have theatre programs that make you choose, and here I can do everything I’m interested in!"

"I chose the University of Iowa because I was looking for a true college town experience. After touring several universities, I instantly felt at home when I stood on the Pentacrest overlooking downtown Iowa City. The sense of community and school spirit convinced me that Iowa was the right place to begin my journey."

"My favorite thing about Iowa is all the friends I’ve made whether in my clubs or in my classes, and spending time with them either working or just hanging out with them brings me great joy."

"I am constantly seeing my friends, someone from class, or meeting new people! I feel like I can't go more than ten minutes without seeing someone I know, it really helps to make a larger campus feel small!"

"I loved how interconnected the campus is with the community. Because my family would be so far away, I wanted to find a campus that would allow me multiple opportunities to build a support system within the community. I didn't want to just be a college student on a college campus but also a member of the off-campus community."