Major: Bio

GPA: 3.86 uw / 4.56 W 9 APs and 12 honors + 3
DC classes by end of senior year (taking 3 APs, psych, chem, calc BC, and english 1101 and 1102 (2 DC classes) senior year) 5s in AP seminar, APUSH, AP Spanish Lang

ECs: Hospital volunteering, shadowing, tutoring, earned an A in summer program, which was free, where I learned about healthcare and talked to physicians from a variety of fields. 1 unrelated Leadership position, 3 years sports + clubs and random volunteering. Seal of Biliteracy (conferred in
2027), etc

Context: (OOS) IL , first gen, lower-middle income (family makes less than 60k)

Always wanted to go to Iowa because I loved the school, and it has many opportunities for pre-meds because it's in Iowa

I'm a freshman at the University of Iowa currently living in a dorm, and I'm hoping to get a single room for the Spring 2027 semester.

There have been a few things that have made me uncomfortable with my roommate (different expectations around guests, intimacy, drinking, privacy, belongings, etc.), so I'd rather try to get a single if possible.

I already emailed University Housing asking about the possibility of getting a single for spring, but I'm wondering what else I should be doing.

For anyone who's gone through the UIowa housing process:

• How difficult is it to get a single for spring semester?
• Are there usually singles that open up after fall semester?
• Is the spring room-change waitlist the main way to get one?
• Is there anything I should do before the waitlist opens to improve my chances?
• Does it help to be flexible about which residence hall the single is in?
• Are there particular residence halls where singles are easier to get?

I'm willing to move to a different residence hall if that's what it takes. I'd just really like to have a single next semester.

Any advice from people who have actually gone through the process would be appreciated!

I’m from VA and went to the University of VA. In VA ANY severe weather (storm, snow, etc) classes were either cancelled or moved to virtual. How is that in Iowa? I’m starting there this year and am curious as to how are classes during severe weather?

What was everyone's favorite gen-ed and why? I need a list of relatively fun, interesting options (and cautions of what not to take)

I’ve been struggling to balance working and studying, I was wondering if there were any desk jobs where I would be able to study during my shift

Where are groups getting large shirt orders printed? There are so many student orgs that get shirts printed throughout the year, there have to be some good options in town. I volunteer with an elementary school and we need a new company to go with. Thanks!

What is the easiest non lab natural science class at uiowa?

I am wondering if studying mandarin at Iowa is worth it to gain proficiency as I am planning on joining the Air Force for international relations upon graduation. I don't mind taking difficult classes. Is there anyone here who took mandarin at Iowa?

edit - Thank you for the help!! I appreciate your time

I'm a student living off-campus and I have a few decent breaks between classes throughout the week. I am a huuge nap kinda person and need them to function. Are there any safe places to nap on or near campus? This includes quiet rooms not meant for napping but could be napped in

Besides the library, where are some microwaves on campus?

3.51 uw

9 ap classes

28 act

100 volunteer hours

2 years band

1 year soccer

hey, i was recently at orientation when i had discovered that you could be part of the women's rowing team (not the club) with no prior experience. im 5'3 and have done dance before. is this something thats worth trying out for? thanks

I’m not sold on the idea of joining one, but my mom LOVED being in hers (she was in Alpha Chi Omega and wants me to do that) but I’m really not the type. Like, if I had enough time and energy to do makeup every day I’d probably be emo. I don’t have fun cheery sorority vibes 😭 All I ever see online is the “Bama Rush” type of girl, which I know I wouldn’t want to be around. Is that what it’s actually like? If I did Alpha Chi Omega like my mom wants, would I be surrounded by stereotypical sorority girls? I know there’s Gamma Rho Lambda but I’m not sure if I’d be chill there either because I’m not technically queer lol. Are there any sororities which are similar to Gamma Rho Lambda but without the LGBTQIA+ emphasis?

what are the cheapest options/complexes to rent for off-campus living. (willing to live with roommates). don't care about quality, only cost. thanks for all the help!

Is it just me or is the MyUI, ICON, and eduroam down. I can’t access anything, the Ethernet doesn’t work either but there’s no announcement saying it’s down on the it website.

Edit/update:Its back online

Hey, guys, my parents are coming on Saturday for parents' weekend, but since the weather has been rainy and awful what can we do so it is at least a little entertaining? Any ideas?

As a student who transferred from community college, I'm a bit shocked by how little feedback I get on papers/written assignments. In the past I've done well in terms of the grades I receive, and there is not a huge change in that now, but when I get docked points there is often no feedback on what I did wrong or I lose points based on reasoning that was not made clear in the grading rubric. Maybe its just the classes I'm in this semester. But for one course specifically, the expectations are borderline incomprehensible from the Professor.

For example, after asking something like "Would this framework for the upcoming paper be too complex based on how you mentioned in class that we shouldn't go beyond two steps in analyzing the theories?" they took a moment to really look at my drafted framework and responded, "is this what you would want to turn in?" ... (it's a drafted framework, the next submission is the paper). Then they deflected every follow-up question I had, leaving our group super confused. This was on a class day where we were supposed to work on our papers.

Has anyone else had similar experiences?

I’m currently a second year living in a 2 bedroom apartment on Gilbert st, my current roommate is going to be moving in with his other friends next year so I either need to find a new roommate for here or a new place, this was sudden for me so I’m really unsure of how to plan for this so if anyone could help that would be amazing.

Does anyone know of any 2-bedroom places near campus that aren’t owned by Apartments Near Campus or Iowa/Presitge ? I’m having a really hard time finding anything outside of those companies.

Hey I’m an incoming freshman living at mayflower but we recieved an email saying we’re forced to have captain beds. Realistically does anyone know how short are they and is it possible to make them the same height as high captain with bed risers? Is there also any way to convince them to give us high captain beds?

I took Foundations of Bio a couple semesters ago and it totally blew, but I've been hearing from people who are taking the course or know people who are taking the course right now that they were required to alter the course a bit because they were failing too many students. I remember feeling like Osadchuk and the other professor almost designed the course to make people fail out. Could just be people talking shit as always, but it would be funny if it were true.

Thinking of taking it for my natural sciences w/ lab gen ed as an art major; is it crazy math-intensive? How difficult is it?

Just wondering exactly how move in was like for non incoming freshmen. I know the website has a bunch of details, I’ve read it all. I’d just like to know exactly what the process will look like. Do they have move in bins for easy transport of everything? Is there a limit to how many cars you can have? I have a single on the first floor in slater, for reference.

Hi! First time IOWA Hawkeye tailgating experience looking for some help from the experts. We bought a spot in Lot 3 (the library I believe). It says you can park 6 hours before the 3:15 game. Realistically--do people get there at 9a? Will there be spots left if we get there around noon? Wasn't sure if anyone had any experience with them overselling the lots.

Going to bring lots of water and cool snacks since it looks to be a hot one this weekend. Any other suggestions--I'll take them!! Thanks in advance! GO Hawks!

How hard is it to get someone to take over your lease for Spring Semester? I am considering transferring after the semester is over, but I would need somebody to take over my lease. Is it difficult to find people to do that?