University of Iowa Top Questions

It is only partially true. Yes, we do have a well populated down town area, but there are so many students that choose not to live up the bar scene.

Heck no. I never lived on a farm, I know nothing about farms or corn. There is plenty more to do here than just watch the corn grow (pardon my pun). We actually do have some diversity, but I will admit, there's not all too much. And for the last time, we do not grow potatoes here...

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If you want to party you won't be upset. However, other activities are abound if you put at least minimal effort. There is a great music scene here, lots of cultural events, and lots of recreational clubs. We do have a lot asian students, but it adds to the diversity of campus, which is sorely needed at Iowa. While there have been a lot of assaults, many have been off campus, and the police have taken pro active steps to make Iowa City safer. Only time will tell.

No

Not at all, actually not even close. Iowa City is such a unique place. Actually, everyone says it's that "true college town" that everyone thinks about when they think of college life. Not only is the city filled with hills, trees, and has a large river that runs right through the middle of campus, our downtown is directly across from the center of campus. With a pedestrian mall right in the center (brick paved with a fountain in the middle), all of the streets lined with an eclectic mix of restaurants, an expansive bar scene (only 19 to go into the bars), and a very strong focus on the arts (ex: weekly outdoor concerts), Iowa City is not how people picture Iowa. The University is nearly 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} out of state students, with 33{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of those being from the Chicago-land area. Thus, our student stereotype is also incorrect- in fact, we don't even have an agricultural program. Many of the students come here for our strong writing program (world renown writing program where MANY authors have spent time), our business school, incredible medical program, law program, education, and engineering. Anytime one of my friends comes down from Madison, Minnesota, or anywhere else, they always say "wow, Iowa is awesome- not at all what I was expecting."

Yes- smart Partiers- some

No.

Every college drinks a lot.

Usually