University of Iowa Top Questions

The classes can be very big so the professors aren't going to remember you. If you want to be remembered you should go into the professors study hours to make an impression.

The aspect of Iowa that I dislike the most is the climate. There is not a lot of snow during the fall semester, however there was a ton of rain, I never remembered to bring an umbrella to class which I paid for later. I didn't bring rain boots to school either, so I wore flip-flops, which was very, very cold. Another problem was the lack of tunnels between buildings. There is one between dorms, otherwise you are always outside, which I find bothersome because I dislike wearing ten layers to be outside for 5 minutes.

This school doesn't seem to want out of state student that much. They do very little to help with the transition. They do well with the high school to college transition but I was not prepared for this cold weather. They need to find ways to give more financial aid to out of state students.

The worst part about school for me is being away from home for such long periods.

The worst thing would probably be some of the professors with accents. It is an inconvenience and seems rediculous, especially with the cost of out-of-state tuition.

The worst thing I have found in my time at Iowa would be the transportation provided. During warmer weather the buses aren't that much of an issue but when it rains or it's winter time, a majority of the 30,000 students trying to ride the buses can easily become quite hectic and on occasion cause some issues in being punctual.

Racism of the Stereotypical views of the majority white students is what bothered me the most. On more than one occasion I had a negative exchange with a white male because of some derogatory comment he made. In one instance my roommate's drunk friend was watching TV with us and he proceeded to tell me about how Arsenio Hall dressed like an "n-word". That has stuck with me for over 20 years. I really wish racial tolerance and understanding was pushed more.

I believe that the worst thing about my school is true about every school. The stress. Stress is everywhere. It is lurking in the class rooms and hiding behind your desk in your dorm room. You just can't get away from it no matter where you go.

The worst thing about my school is how close it is to bars. My school has a very large problem with drinking, both underage and of-age, which causes a variety of problems. It is a big issue, as the city council has innacted a bill which makes it illegal for those under 21 to even enter bars, except for under a very strict set of circumstances. Recent studies have shown an approxomately 33{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} drop in assults only, not counting DUI's and PAULA'S. I believe that such a law is beneficial, though many classmates disagree.

The food in the dining halls could definitely use some improvement. Breakfast is always great, but lunch and dinner is often not as warm as it should be, and they offer the same food choices week after week. However, they do push "Wellness Wednesdays" as a way of making students more aware of what they are eating, and they have vegetarian options available.