"As they say, the people make the place, and surely so, the people at Iowa make it an amazing place to be in!"

“Everyone wants to help you, and everyone cares about you – you just need to ask for help if you need it.”

"What I like most about attending Iowa is the community. I have met some incredible people here and I continue to do so."

"I love the school spirit. Everyone here is proud to be a Hawkeye and it shows in the daily lives of students!"

"Professors are very helpful and kind, and supportive for achieving my academic goal."

"The thing I like most about attending the University of Iowa is the different communities you meet while studying on campus. I have enjoyed meeting many different people through the different classes I take and clubs I join, all while everyone has a common love for the Hawkeyes."

"I enjoy how accepting I have found people to be here. In whatever activities I've placed myself in, the people already taking part care and wanted me to be a part."

"I love the vibe of the campus and city. I get to be a part of a community both inside and outside of the classroom."

"I love how compact the campus is. You can get from one side of campus to the other in about twenty minutes and enjoy the views it has to offer. There is also something for everyone; with an abundance of student organizations you can find your community easily."

"I felt this school had the most opportunity for me! I am able to pursue my degree while being in Honors and a sorority while enjoying all the other fun parts of college like going to football games!"

"Apart from loving the beauty of the campus and the accessibility and diversity of downtown Iowa City, the University of Iowa instantly felt like home to me. In a way I cannot express, I felt confident from the first visit that I would be able to make Iowa my home and my ideal college experience... so far that has been true!"

"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."