First-a few fun facts about the universities in Iowa! Many of these were new to me as well.
University of Iowa Fun Facts
It's home to the famous Iowa Writers' Workshop, one of the most prestigious creative writing programs in the world.
It became the first state institution to admit men and women on an equal basis in 1855.
There are secret underground tunnels connecting some of the east side dorms, nicknamed the "Bunnel" and "Stunnel". I lived in Burge my freshman year, and I never heard about these!
The Campus Recreation and Wellness Center has a lazy river and hot tub. This did not exist yet when I attended, and I am SO jealous.
Iowa State Fun Facts
Iowa State chose to be called the Cyclones in 1895 after a Chicago Tribune article said the Northwestern football team was “struck by a cyclone” after playing Iowa State.
Iowa State students set a Guinness World Record for making the world’s largest Rice Krispie treat in 2001.
Iowa State University is home to the world's first electronic digital computer, called the Atanasoff-Berry Computer, invented in the late 1930s.
ISU Extension and Outreach educational programs directly benefit more than one million people every year. My children have attended some of these programs and they are fantastic!
University of Northern Iowa - My husband graduated from UNI, so I have some great memories from Cedar Falls.
The university has had four different names throughout its history. It was originally Iowa State Normal School, then became Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and finally the University of Northern Iowa in 1967.
At UNI on the Friday evening of homecoming, students gather around the campanile tower on campus to kiss their partners.
The university is home to The North American Review, the oldest literary magazine in the nation.
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Presentation skills: Many university courses require oral presentations. Speech therapy can help students improve their public speaking abilities and manage anxiety.
Accent modification: International students or those with strong regional accents may seek speech therapy to enhance their pronunciation in order to be better understood.
Stuttering: Students with stuttering or other fluency issues may want support as they navigate new social and academic situations.
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Social communication: For students with autism spectrum disorders or social anxiety, speech therapy can help develop conversational skills crucial for university life.
Articulation: Some students may want to refine their articulation for clearer speech in academic and professional settings.
By seeking speech therapy or coaching, new university students can gain confidence in their communication skills, setting themselves up for academic and social success in their new environment.
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