5 Signs You Are A Senior At The University Of Iowa
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5 Signs You Are A Senior At The University Of Iowa

In my few years of being a Hawkeye, I've picked up a few things...

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5 Signs You Are A Senior At The University Of Iowa
Emily Schwandner

5. You Have Mastered the Art of Textbook Buying

Who needs the school's bookstore when you have social media and eBay? Just one post in your classes Facebook group and next thing you know you are getting a $50 textbook for a fraction of the cost from a classmate's third cousin twice removed who's roommate took the course last year.

4. You Try to Go to as Many Downtown Events as Possible

What is this freshman year? Suddenly you are eager to take every flyer on the Pentacrest since you know this will be your last year of doing so. And you didn't realize how much you missed the free food and swag until now.

3. Despite Our Size, You Actually Know People in Your Class

This especially comes up in your major's courses. And as someone in a lot of courses with group projects this is a blessing in disguise. Now when I walk into a classroom and see my friends, we all immediately look at the syllabus to see if there's any projects for us to collaborate on together again. And some might turn out to be resume boosters!

2. You're a Professional Napper

Although this entirely depends on your schedule, you know how amazing a 30 minute power nap can feel, especially after a long lecture. As someone who as a toddler refused to nap, I am trying to make up for the missed counting sheep moments now.

1. You Don't Find Your Class Until Minutes Before

At this point in your college career you know that if you're taking a class in a certain field, chances are it will be in a certain building. And as a student in cinema and mass communications this is especially true since Adler and Becker are connected. So even if you're wrong, you just need to walk across the bridge!

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