In my first few semesters of college, I've tried to avoid asking questing and learn on my own. There are lessons in every action, but the message is not always as clear as others. It doesn't hurt to ask, and it usually does not result in any consequences. Therefore, I have five questions I ponder over on a daily basis that I would like answered by the student body of the University of Iowa. Hawkeyes, feel free to help me out.
1. Is there a support group for students who hates chemistry?
Whether it is General Chemistry I or Principles of Chemistry I, every student seems to complain about the class at some point in the semester. Most haven't taken a chemistry class of some type since their sophomore year of high school, and most of the material that is taught in the college-level course definitely was not require to learn back in our teens. It makes us cry and lose sleep and test us limits of procrastination. One class should not do all of these things alone. Hawks help Hawks, so let us help each other out to overcome the nightmare that is chemistry.
2. Is that rain or is it just my tears?
It's rained the past week and I have three exams and two papers due in the next four days. At this point in time, neither answer will surprise me.
3. Which classes are acceptable to run (or run late) to?
On a daily basis, at least five people run by my frail self in a full-out sprint. It's usually at different times of day, but I can't help but wonder what class they are running to. Also, I can't help but wonder why they didn't leave sooner. One motto I have heard is that if you're going to be late, you should just go to Starbucks and skip class instead. Being a coffee-hater, I can't say I have done this. Maybe some of the cross-campus runners should try this next time.
4. What percentage of the student body is NOT from a suburb of Chicago?
Plenty of my friends I have made this year are from a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. They've opened my eyes to the perfect deep-dish pizza and best hotdogs one can find in the Midwest. I am thankful for them, but I realized that it feels nice chatting with someone from a small town in the Hawkeye state and relating to their stories involving tractors and soybeans (or corn depending on the season).
5. What do you do when you see someone wearing Iowa State gear?
I kid you not - I was on my way back to my room when some guy walked by with a giant Cyclone on his sweatshirt. I suppose he could have been in graduate school at the university, but c'mon man. You're in Hawkeye territory, so trade that maroon and gold for some black and gold. I personally just glanced away in confusion, but I know that some people would not be too happy about this man's choice in fashion.
