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Reasons to attend and to not attend University of Iowa
To Attend
- “You have the opportunity to go to Kinnick Stadium and participate in The Wave.”
- “There is great Greek life, no matter what kind of fraternity you’re interested in.”
- “Iowa has a lot to work with. There are lots of resources to better yourself professionally.”
- “Iowa has a big reputation, which will look good no matter what your major is.”
- “There are communities and organizations for almost anybody and anything.”
- “Big Ten athletics.”
To Not Attend
- “There are a ton of White people at the school and in Iowa City.” [The population of Iowa City is about 80% White and the population of the University of Iowa is about 74%]
- “You have to be strong-minded in getting what you want since it’s a big school.”
- “Unless you are in a higher position in student government or another important organization, you don’t know what’s going on with the university.”
- “It’s located in a relatively small town.”
- “It’s a big university so class sizes can be big, especially in lectures.”
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