<p>Hello everyone, i haven't been to Iowa City or the University of Iowa and i was wondering if anyone has been to the campus and had any thoughts? </p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>It’s fairly compact for a school of 20k students. On one side of the river is the Pentacrest, the original campus, and surrounding buildings in which the vast majority of undergrad classes are held. A handful of dorms are within 15 walk of this area. Across the river are additional dorms and the health care/hospital side of campus. This is walking campus, from what I can tell, with only a few bikes and no scooters in sight.</p>
<p>In my opinion, it’s attractive but not jaw-droppingly so. It’s clean and tidy and the river running through is a nice visual point of interest. There are paths along it for running, walking, etc.</p>
<p>Adjacent to campus is the “campustown” area of Iowa City which has a very funky, Madison-esque feel, with ethnic restaurants, record stores, bars, boutiques, etc. I very much like this as I think it’s important for a campus to blend into town. Beyond this area is the real Iowa City and Coralville, which make up a modest sized town of limited interest. Interestingly, Outside Magazine did call out Iowa City as a Best City to live in within the last couple years as there’s a fair amt of outdoor recreation nearby.</p>
<p>I’m just a parent that’s been there a couple times and offer my observations because there isn’t a ton of traffic on this forum. Hopefully you’ll get some good first-hand observations.</p>
<p>Thanks for your reply!..does anyone have anything more to say about the campus?</p>
<p>also does anyone know about Iowa’s political science and pre-law programs?</p>
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I second that question along with economics.</p>
<p>Well I’ve been accepted into Iowa with scholarships which I’m highly considering the school but not sold on attending I’m still waiting to hear from other universities etc… but I think the campus is great and the city it’s in. Perhaps if your considering liberal arts like me a hall you should consider is Curriser ( I think its spelled like that).</p>
<p>it is called courrier</p>
<p>Which is the best residence hall at universtiy of Iowa?</p>
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I think that may depend on your interest of majors and what you prefer. Like myself, I plan to study economics and political science. If I attend Iowa I so far prefer Curriser due to its location near the center of campus and Iowa City.</p>
<p>iowa is good. but not good at beating northwestern at the football:(</p>
<p>Downtown Iowa City is fantastic. Think summertime concerts, walking mall, food vendors, kids playing in the fountain, people talking, sitting, generally enjoying themselves. The mall is right there for clothes- no need for busing. Loved my 9 years there during grad school/med school.</p>
<p>I’m not sure where I will be attending next fall, but Iowa is a high possibility. I was reviewing Iowa’s website and question on why does it seem like everything on east campus is very limited to freshmen. I definately would prefer east campus so I could have easy access to downtown Iowa City etc… without the hassle of crossing the river 24’7.</p>
<p>Does anyone know why the University of Iowa was not video on collegeclicktv website? Just curious, as it would have been a great way to get a insider view of the school.</p>
<p>coolbreeze – Was wondering the same thing, but there are other videos available on you tube, etc. </p>
<p>BTW, I just visited the campus for the first time with my D and the description earlier in this thread seemed very accurate…seems like a great campus and a great place to spend 4+ years. In my opinion, the campus is nicer than the impression I had from the Iowa web site, and the people were very friendly. School spirit seems great. </p>
<p>I really liked the way the town and campus seem as one, and that the airport is nearby.</p>
<p>Oh thats sounds just great. I wish I could visit the campus, especially knowing how much the school is growing on me. Would be interested in knowing more discriptions.</p>