OASIS Freshman Handbook for International Students

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Introduction.................4-7 What is OASIS?............................................. 4 Meet the board...............................................5 Events.............................................................6

I o w a C i t y O v e r v i e w. . . . . . . 8 - 9 The school......................................................8 How far away are you?.................................9

Academics...................11-17 Colleges & programs..................................12 Free resources.............................................14 Academic honesty......................................15 Study abroad.............................................16

Living.........................18-27 Banking & billing......................................19 Health & fitness........................................22 Hospitals & clinics....................................24 Off-campus...............................................26

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S ( C O N T ) Dining & Shopping.......27-37 Textbooks................................................28 Groceries.................................................29 Clothing..................................................30 Dining On-Campus...............................32

Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 8 - 4 1 Bus services............................................39 Other transport......................................40 Taxicab services.....................................41

P a r t i n g Wo r d s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2

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INTRODUCTION

OASIS welcomes you to the United States!

You will make a wonderful home here at the University of Iowa in the heartland of this country.

What is OASIS? OASIS, short for the Organization for the Active Support of International Students, is like a family for all international students at the University of Iowa. OASIS is dedicated to bridging various communitiesfrom based on one’s nationality, creating a cohesive UI/International various comunities different backgrounds, student body. Our goal is to expand awareness of the enriching presence of the international community to the University of Iowa and the local population. community.

Who is OASIS? Members in OASIS come from places all over the world and bring different cultural perspectives to share with each other. We help plan events for international students and have a passion for making the University of Iowa a more connected and diverse campus.

Want to Join?

OASIS is open to any interested students and we recruit new members at the beginning of every semester. Come and Visit the OASIS station on Wednesday, August 31, from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. in Hubbard Park. You can also email us for more information: oasisrocks@gmail.com 4

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MEET MEETTHE THE2016-2017 2016-2017BOARD BOARD Calvin Peng-Bulger

President President

McKenna Kinley Mckenna Kinley Vice - President

YuanAndy AndyTan Tan Yuan Events Coordinator

Natalia Natalia Welzenbach-Marcu Welzenbach-Marcu Media & Design Director

Yuchen Gao Yuchen Daniel Daniel Gao Marketing MarketingDirector Director

Ranyi Wendy Wendy Zhou Zhou Ranyi

Public Relations Director

Dulcinea Dulcinea Cervantes Secretary Secretary

Fanzhong Effy EffyCao Cao Fanzhong Treasurer

E v e n t s To Wa t c h O u t F o r !

OASIS traditionally holds two large events each semester: The Cultural Ball and the Bridging Fiesta. Themes vary year to year, and the events feature dances and performances from many multicultural groups accross campus.

Cultural Ball: November 5th, 2016 (2nd Floor Ballroom IMU)

Bridging Fiesta: April 22nd, 2017 (IMU Main Lounge)

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IOWA CITY: AN OVERVIEW Iowa capitol of State Iowa,ofwhen a territory.

Iowa City City was was the the original first capital of the Iowa.Iowa The was Old still Capitol buildingInis1857, a the state capital was established in Des Moines.

Old Capitol Museum, National Historic Landmark in the center of the The University of Iowa.

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Iowa. The University isoriginal also known forbuilding Hancher,and its well prestigious hall that will be reopened after remodeling in the fall of 2016. Later, in 1857, the state Currently, legislature Iowa City is the fifth largest city in the entire state, and is considered the “City ofIowa’s Literature”--a to the city by UNESCO in 2008. moved capital totitle Desgiven Moines.

The School Founded in 1847, the University of Iowa is recognized as one of the nation’s top public universities. The institution’s Writers’ Workshop is internationally acclaimed, and is considered to be best writing writing programs programsin inthe thecountry. country. be one one of of the thebest The university also includes one of the largest university-owned teaching hospitals in the nation.

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics have been named one of “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report magazine.

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H O W FA R A W AY A R E YO U? Many students travel thousands of miles away from home to study at the University.

The United States is over 7,000 miles away from China, over 6,000 miles away from Korea, and over 8,000 miles away from India!

FUN FACTS ABOUT IOWA 1. Iowa is one of the leading states in education in the United States 2. The (free!) Iowa City Jazz Fest takes place every summer in July, and features many world-famous jazz musicians 3. The name ‘Iowa’ comes from the Ioway people, a Native American tribe that once inhabited the area 4. Iowan Arabella Mansfield was the first female lawyer in the United States 5. Iowa was the third state to declare that banning same-sex marriage was unconstitutional

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AMERICAN VALUES INDIVIDUALISM & INDEPENDENCE

Generally, American education systems provide many opportunities for students to study their individual passions. Americans place great emphasis on individuality and do not necessarily believe that they represent their families, but instead exist independent from these factors.

Many Americans value their independence. Teenagers from traditional American households are often expected to leave home once they graduate from high school. school. People in the United States value freedom from unnecessary government interference.

The space to population ratio in the U.S. is vastly different from many countries—people in the United States are generally used to living in larger spaces and therefore have a different sense privacy.

Cultural differences can be scary, but don’t let that stop you from making friends here! There are many kind people in the U.S. who are just as excited to meet new people as you are!

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A C A D E MICS

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THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

has many opportunities for students to explore their ideal career paths, and a variety of graduate and undergraduate majors and minors to pick from. The University is also a member of the Association of American Universities in the Big Ten Conference.

The University of Iowa offers: 200 + majors, minors, and certificate programs 5 graduate programs ranked among the top 5 in their fields 5,000 + courses every year!

There are multiple colleges within the University, each with its own set of majors, minors, and certificates.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is dedicated to helping students every step of the way in exploring their creativity and graduating with a portfolio that stands out. The college currently offers 65 undergraduate majors, 70 minors, and 30 interdisciplinary certificates. More info at http://clas.uiowa.edu/ Tippie College of Business is composed of six academic apartments: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mangement & Organizations, Management & Sciences, and Marketing. More info at http://tippie.uiowa.edu/ The College of Dentistry is founded on the importance of education and research, and aims to serve the community, the state, and the dental profession. The College of Dentistry offers over 10 graduate programs. More info at http://www.dentistry.uiowa.edu/ http://www.dentistry.uiowa.edu/ 12

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The College of Education offers courses in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, Psychological and Quantitative Foundations, Rehabilitation and Counselor Education, and Teaching and Learning. More info at http://www.education.uiowa.edu/ The College of Engineering provides a diverse backdrop for students to explore their passions. The departments at the Engineering College are Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Rngineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. More info at http://www.engineering.uiowa.edu/

The Graduate College at the UniversityofofIowa Iowahas hasaawide wide array of to to Graduate College at the university of subjects subjectsfor forstudents students

persue and study, with 16 offered degrees, 28 joint programs and 21 certificates. pursue More info at https://www.grad.uiowa.edu/

The College of Law offers students a supportive, inclusive environment to pursue law in many different areas of study, offering an undergraduate certificate in Human Rights and several professional programs, including Master of Law, Juries Doctorate, Master of Studies in law, and Doctorate of Judicial Science.

The Carver College of Medicine employs 1,000 faculty members to assist students in their pursuit of medical education. The college offers undergrads Medical Laboratory Science, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiation Science. The diverse portfolio of graduate programs offered include Pathology, Biochemistry, Free Radical and Radiation Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Science, Pharmacology, Anatomy and Cell Biology, Physical Rehabilitation Science, Master in Medical Education, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, and Doctor of Physical Therapy. More info at http://www.medicine. uiowa.edu/ The College of Nursing offers one of the best nursing programs in the country, with courses designed to help undergrads obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and grads obtain a Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, or a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing. More info at http://www.nursing.uiowa.edu/ The College of Pharmacy offers a Doctorate of Pharmacy and two graduate programs, a Master of Science in Pharmacy and a Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy. More info at http://pharmacy.uiowa.edu/ The College of Public Health offers students a BA and BS in Public Health, and several professional programs (MHA, MPH) and academic graduate degrees in public health.

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FREE RESOURCES Pomerantz Center Phone: (319) 335-1023 The Pomerantz Center contains the Academic Center. Here, specially-trained advisors will help you decide on your major and what classes you need to take for that major. This building also contains the Pomerantz Center, which provides mock one-on-one interviews, resume and cover letter reviews, and other resources to help you look for jobs in your chosen career path.

Speaking Center (412 EPB) Phone: (319) 335-0205 It offers quality one-on-one and small group tutoring and consultation to students and instructors on campus who would like to work on any aspect of oral communication. This is perfect for students looking to improve their public speaking skills and overall grasp of the English language.

Writing Center (110 EPB) Phone: (319) 335-0188 The Writing Center assists with all writing projects, including multimedia projects, at any stage of development. Their services are free and available to anyone in the University of Iowa community. Their job is to help you become a better writer, reader, and critical thinker.

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Frank Business Communication Center The Judith R. Frank Business Communication Center works with Tippie students to ensure that they graduate with the communication skills they need to become industry leaders. The tutors are trained to handle business writing, speaking, and assignments, and students can be mentored individually, using course work as a guideline.

Information Technology Service Phone: (319) 384-4357 Located in the Old Capitol Centre, the ITS offers many vital resources to students, faculty, and staff. They will fix laptops and phones, help more! you with your school email account, and as well as They offer a wide variety of free software, ranging offering a wide variety of free software, ranging from Microsoft Office to the Adobe Creative Suite (through Virtual Desktop). ITS is also helpful if you forgot your password!

ACADEMIC HONESTY is is one oneof ofthe themost mostintegral integraland andimportant importantfactors factorsofofhaving havinga asuccessful successfulschool school career at the University Iowa. Academic misconduct (i.e. cheating or plagiarizing career at the University of Iowa.ofAcademic misconduct (i.e. cheating or plagerizing plagiarizing is, in extreme cases, punishable by expulsion the and work) can be,work) in extreme cases, punishable by expulsion from thefrom University, University, and it take is vital take the task of own upholding your own integrity it is vital that you thethat taskyou of upholding your personal academic personal seriously.academic integrity seriously.

Different colleges colleges throughout throughoutthe theUniversity Universityhave havedifferent differentsets setsofofrules rules and and consequences for Academic Dishonesty. more information consequences for Academic Dishonesty.

For For more information on on howhow thethe UniverUniversity dealscases withofcases of cheating and plagerism, sity deals with cheating and plagiarism, pleaseplease visit: visit:

https://dos.uiowa.edu/policies/academic-misconduct/ https://dos.uiowa.edu/policies/academic-misconduct/

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STUDY ABROAD EVEN IF YOU ARE already an international student, studying abroad in a different country can still be a unique and rewarding experience.

For more information, feel free to contact the Study Abroad office.

WHY STUDY ABROAD? Studying abroad can help you stand out in the job market, as many employers look for candidates with international experience Financial aid can be applied to programs Some programs can be less expensive than staying on campus All majors can study abroad You don’t have to speak another language, but it is the best way to improve language proficiency Studying abroad can help fulfill many major and minor credit requirements You have the opportunity to travel the world, learn about other cultures, and expand your world view!

Study Abroad Office 1111 University Capital Centre Iowa City, IA (319) 335-0353 333-0353 International.uiowa.edu/study-abroad 16

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YOUR TIMELINE Explore Explore Options Options!

Attend the Study Abroad Fair in the fall semester, check out the Study Abroad resource room, or meet with a peer advisor/study abroad advisor to explore a variety of options.

Start Early Early Start Most students start working with the Study Abroad office in the fall of their freshman year, even if they will not study abroad until later in their college career.

Apply Apply for ForPrograms Programsand andScholarships Scholarships Plan ahead: you’ll need to apply at least a semester ahead for most programs.

Start researching study abroad scholarships early.

Participate Participate Once you’re accepted into a program you will have several things to do in order to prepare including the credit approval form. Orientation sessions and advisor meetings will prepare you for your time abroad.

Have a fun, rewarding time! It’ll be life-changing!

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Banking & Billing To open a bank account, you will need to bring your passport and visit the bank in person. You should also bring at least 20 dollars in cash with you, as some banks require a certain deposit amount to open your account. Below are some of the popular and convenient banks near downtown Iowa City.

Billing The university generates University Bills called U-Bills electronically on the first business day of the month. Once generated, these statements are accessible through MyUiowa. This is where you can pay your tuition and other university related fees.

To pay your U-Bill, you can visit the billing office in person or set up an online payment system through MyUiowa (go to Student Records > Finances and Billing > University Bill). You must pay the minimum payment amount by the due date each month or your account may be restricted and a late payment fee may be assessed.

Contact the Billing Office located in Calvin Hall if you have any questions or problems.

Banking Information There are banking options in Iowa City. Most (if not all) of these banks have ATMs with multiple languages and personal bankers to help you set up your account.

Information on banks and bank locations can be found in the Yellow Pages of the Iowa City/Coralville Phone Book.

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Banking Tips & Resources New students might find the banking system in the United States overwhelming, especially with the many credit unions, regional, national, and international banking institutes to choose from. Sooner or later, you will find that having a bank account in the United States will help make your stay here far more manageable. managable.

The International Students & Scholars program has put together a list of helpful tips for incoming students: http://international.uiowa.edu/isss/resources/guide/banking

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H E A LT H & F I T N E S S

The University of Iowa offers some of the best recreational facilities in the country. Recreation memberships are included in the tuition and fees of all currently enrolled university students and allow students access to all recreational buildings (CRWC, Field House, and Fitness East).

Campus Recreation and Wellnesss Center (CRWC) Completed in 2010, the CRWC is one of Iowa’s newest buildings. In 2013, it was ranked #3 nationally by Best College Reviews in a publication outlining the best college recreation centers.

Some of the features at the CRWC include: * A 16 meter Climbing Wall * A 50 meter Swimming Pool * 2 Basketball/Volleyball courts * A 25-person spa * 200+ pieces of equipment * Free group exercise classes * The CRWC Power CafĂŠ

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Address: 309 South Madison St. Iowa City, IA 52242 Hours: Monday - Friday 5:30 am - 12 am Saturday & Sun 7:30 am - 12 am (319) 335-9293

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Field House west side of campus. This facility offers 10 The Field House is located on the West Basketball/Volleyball courts, 5 Badminton courts, 16 Racquetball courts, 2 Squash courts, a cycling studio, 6 multi-activity rooms, a group exercise room, 10 Wallyball courts, 3 classrooms, a swimming pool, locker rooms, and a sauna. Throughout the year some physical activity classes are also held in the Field House.

Address: Hours: Monday-Friday 5:30 am—10:30 pm 309 South Madison Saturday & Sunday 8 am—10:30 pm Iowa City, IA 52242 (319) 335-9293

The University of Iowa boasts one of the best hospitals in the nation. Renowned doctors work in Iowa City, providing top-quality treatments to not only Iowa citizens but people from around the world. Below is some general information about healthcare.

Health Insurance The University of Iowa requires that all international students have health insurance.

While you can have your own insurance coverage, many students choose to automatically enroll in the basic university Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).

For more information, contact the Benefits office or visit hr.uiowa.edu/ship Student Health and Wellness UI’s Student Health and Wellness provides a variety of clinical services and routine healthcare for UI students. You will need to make an appointment in order to use their services.

Student Health and Wellness 4189 Westlawn South Iowa City, IA 52242 General: (319) 335-8370 Appointments: (319) 335-8394 Studenthealth.uiowa.edu 23

Benefits Office 120 University Services Building Iowa City, IA 52242 General: (319) 335-8370 Appointments: (319) 335-8394 www.hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

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UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITALS & CLINICS

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is Iowa’s only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. It provides more comprehensive health care, but you can usually go through student health or UI QuickCare for your health.

UI QuickCare is a walk-in medical clinic affiliated with UI Hospitals and Clinics. It is available to everyone in the community and no appointments are needed. When you are ill but don’t need an emergency room or can’t get your regular doctor, UI QuickCare is a convenient choice.

For more information, visit www.uihealthcare.org/quickcare Other important Health Sources:

Monsoon- United Asian Women of Iowa 700 South Dubuque ST (319) 538-5207

Women’s Resource and Action Center 230 N. Cinton ST Iowa City, IA 52245 Post & Mailing (319)-335-1486

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There are two U.S. Post Office (USPS) shipping options available in Iowa City. While one is further away, the other is located in Iowa Book.

United States Post Office 925 Hwy 6 E Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 354-1560 Iowa Book Satellite Location 8 S Clinton St Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 337-4188

LEGAL The University of Iowa provides free legal services to students. The professionallytrained staff are ready to help with any questions you have regarding any legal circumstance, from signing a lease to getting a consultation on an alcohol offense.

Student Legal Services 157 Iowa Memorial Union Iowa City, Iowa 52242 (319) 335-3276 Useful Phone Numbers Police/Fire/Medical Emergency: 911 UI Police Non-Emergency (Including UI lost-and-found): (319) 335-5022 Rape Victim Advocacy Program 24-hour line: (319)-335-6000 Sexual Misconduct Response Coordinator: (319)-335-6200 Domestic Violence Intervention Program: (800)-373-1043 Johnson County Crisis Center 24-hour Hotline: (319)-351-0140 UI Health Care 24-hour Nurseline: (319)-384-8442 UI Health Care Emergency Treatment Center: (319)-356-2333 Poison Control Center: (800)-222-1222 National Suicide Prevention 24-hour Lifeline: (800)-273-8255 University Counseling Service: (319)-335-7294

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OFF-CAMPUS

While most students will choose to live in the university’s residence halls, some prefer to live off-campus. When hunting for a place to rent in Iowa City, there are a few important things to know and consider.

The Search When looking for an apartment, it’s good to start early. Look in in the fall or in the spring for new places. If moving, it’s a good idea to have your new place set up well before you move out of your old one.

Leases & Deposits Remember to always read your lease before signing it. The lease will contain rules and stipulations for living in the apartment you’re renting. Almost all leases are for a full year. Before leasing an apartment, landlords require a deposit from the renters, usually equal to one month’s worth of rent. This deposit will be given back to you at the end of the lease, though they maintain the right to refuse to return the deposit if they are unsatisfied with the condition of the apartment.

Sub-leases Some people only need a place for a short period of time. Since most leases run for a year, you can instead sublease—this is when you rent from a tenant instead of from a landlord. Students looking to sublease can often find people willing to rent out their apartments on Craigslist, Facebook and other forms of social media.

Finding a place to live in a foreign country can be overwhelming. The University has a few departments that can help with the entire process.

StudentLegal LegalServices Serviceshas has a link with of tips information: Student a link with lotslots of tips andand information: https://legal.studentlife.uiowa.edu/rental-guide/ The International InternationalProgram Program has a guide cleanliness housekeeping: has a guide onon cleanliness andand housekeeping: http://international.uiowa.edu/isss/resources/guide/housekeeping 26

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TEXTBOOKS Many classes at the University require textbooks to accompany their courses and to help you better understand the material better. Luckily, there are multiple places to understand the material. get textbooks in Iowa City!

University Book Store Iowa Memorial Union Basement Textbooks -mainly new- with the option of renting. Also sells school supplies and Hawkeye apparel.

Prarie Lights Bookstore 15 S Dubuque St Local bookstore with a rich history in Iowa City. Mostly used textbooks.

Beat the Bookstore Inside the University Capitol Centre Your one stop shop for buying, renting, and selling textbooks!

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Groceries Bread Garden Market 222 S. Linn St., Iowa City IA (319) 354-4246

New Pioneer 22 S Van Buran St, Iowa City IA (319) 338-9441

East-West Asian Market John’s Grocery East-West Asian Market 642 S Gilbert St, Iowa City IAGilbert St., Iowa401 Market St, Iowa City IA 642 S. CityEIA (319) 338-2000 (319) 338-2000 (319) 337-2183 CVS/Pharmacy 201 S Clinton St, Iowa City IA (319) 358-6462

Bai Jia Asian Market 906 2nd St #3, Coralville IA New Pioneer (319) 358-1688 22 S. Van Buren St., Iowa City IA (319) 338-9441 Hy-Vee Walmart Superstore 1720 Waterfront Dr, Iowa City IA 919 IA-1 (319) 354-7601 (319) 337-3116 John’s Grocery 401 E. Market St., Iowa City IA Aldis Target (319) 337-2183 760 Ruppert Rd, Iowa City IA 1441 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, IA (855) 955-2534 (319) 351-5150 CVS/Pharmacy 201 S. Clinton St., Iowa City IA (319) 358-6462 Bai Jia Asian Market Hy-Vee 906 2nd St #3 Coralville IA 1720 Waterfront Dr., Iowa City IA (319) 358-1688 (319) 354-7601 Walmart Supercenter 919 IA-1 Aldis (319) 337-3116 760 Ruppert Rd, Iowa City, IA (855) 955-2534 Target 1441 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville IA (319) 351-5150 29

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Clothing While Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville offers many outlets—Forever 21, Express, and GAP among them—there are many fashion-forward shops in the heart of Iowa City.

Coral Ridge Mall 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville IA (319) 625-5500

White Rabbit 112 S. Linn St., Iowa City IA (319) 358-9557

Revival 117 E. College St., Iowa City IA (319) 337-4511

Sicily 115 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City IA (319) 337-4232

Tailgate 30 S Clinton St (319) 359-1628 30

Four Seasons 201 S. Clinton St., Iowa City IA (319) 338-1339

Active Endeavors 138 S Clinton St (319) 337-9444

Miscellaneous Iowa City has many unique stores to explore. Try visiting them all!

Haunted Bookshop 219 N Gilbert St., Iowa City IA (319) 337-2996 This locally owned second-hand bookstore has two in-store cats!

AKAR 257 Iowa Ave., Iowa City, IA (319) 351-1227 AKAR has lots of artsy things, from kitchen gadgets to pottery

Blick Art Materials 201 S Clinton St., Iowa City IA (319) 337-5745 Blicks is one of the largest professional art suppliers in the country

Bubbleology Karaoke 325 E Washington St; Iowa City, IA (319) 354-8888 Bubbleology offers multiple karaoke rooms, snacks, and bubble tea.

Black & Gold Hawkeye FanShop Shop 201 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA (319) 358-6856 Show your school spiritShow withyour Official Gearspirit fromwith the Official Retailer of the school University of Iowa Athletic Program, The Hawkeye Fan Shop!

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Dining On-Campus The University of Iowa provides many options for on-campus dining. There are two main dining halls located in Burge Hall and Hillcrest Hall as well as many satellite locations in the Main Library, IMU, Pappajohn Business Building, Eckstein Medical Research Building, Art Building West, and CRWC. In addition, there are convenience stores located in the IMU, Burge Hall, Hillcrest Hall, and Mayflower Hall.

There are two meal plans offered to the incoming freshman: The Black Plan: Comes with 220 meal swipes, equivalent to around 14 meals/week. 145 of these swipes are solely used at Burge Hall and Hillcrest Hall’s marketplace. The other 75 swipes, called “Flex Swipes”, can be used in the convenience stores and other satellite locations on campus.

The Gold Plan: The gold plan is a little more expensive, but it comes with unlimited meal swipes at the marketplaces and 75 flex meals.

Dining Off-Campus The University of Iowa is known for its wide range of international students, so it’s only right for its local community to match its diversity. While the University of Iowa provides many options within campus, the community offers a huge selection of dishes off campus as well.

From everyday casual dining like Pancheros and Buffalo Wild Wings, to fancy restaurants like Formosa and Joseph’s Steakhouse, Iowa City is home to a large number of international cuisine, enough to help enhance your taste buds and give you just what you’re looking for!

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Asian

India CafĂŠ $$ Bashu Chinese Cuisine $$$ 227 E Washington St 121 N Linn St (319) 354-2775 (319) 337-7370 Formosa $$$ 221 E College St (319) 338-8880 Korean Barbecue $$ 624 S Gilbert St (319) 351-7000

Osaka Japanese $$ 122 E Washington St (319) 339-9988 Takanami $$ 219 Iowa Ave (319) 351-5125

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Marsala Indian Cuisine $ 9 Dubuque St (319) 338-6199 Thai Flavors $$ 340 E Burlington St (319) 339-8900 Szechuan House $$ 320 E Burlington St (319) 338-6788

American Atlas $$$ 127 Iowa Ave (319) 341-7700

Hamburg Inn No. 2 $ 214 N Linn St (319) 337-5512

The Airliner $$ 22 S Clinton St (319) 351-9259

Iowa Chop House $$$ 223 E Washington St (319) 359-1078

Joseph’s Steakhouse $$$ 212 S Clinton St (319) 358-0776

Teddy’s Bigger Burger $$ 324 E Washington St (319) 354-6888

Shorts Burger & Shine $$ Vine Tavern & Eatery $$ 330 E Prentiss St 18 S Clinton St (319) 354-8767 (319) 337-4678

Nodo Downtown $ 5 S Dubuque St (319) 359-1181

Pullman Bar & Diner $$ Clinton St Social Club $$ 18 1/2 S Clinton St 17 S Dubuque St (319) 351-1690 (319) 338-1808

Graze Restaurant $$ 115 E College St (319) 887-5477

The Mill Restaurant $$ 120 E Burlington St (319) 351-9529

Mexican

Donelly’s Pub $ 110 E College St (319) 338-7355

Sanctuary Pub $$ 405 S Gilbert St (319) 351-5692

Cactus Mexican Grill $ 245 S Gilbert St (319) 338-5647

El Bandito’s Restaurant $$ 327 E Market St (319) 358-2837

La Regia Taqueria $ 436 Highway 1 West (319) 341-8226

Panchero’s Mexican Grill $ 32 S Clinton St (319) 338-6311

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Mediterranean Baroncini Ristorante Italiano $$ 104 S Linn St (319) 337-2048 Basta Pizzeria Ristorante $$ 121 Iowa Ave (319) 337-2010 Oasis Falafel $ 206 N Linn St (319) 358-7342

One Twenty Six $$$ 126 E Washington St (319) 887-1909

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Mediterranean Mexican

Baroncini Ristorante Italiano $$ One Twenty Six $$$ 104 S Linn St 126 E Washington St (319) 337-2048 (319) 887-1909 Cactus Mexican Grill Cantina $ 245 S Gilbert St Basta Ristorante $$ Oasis FalafelRestaurant $ (319)Pizzeria 338-5647 El Bandito’s Mexican $$ 121 Iowa Ave 206 327 E Market StN Linn St (319) 337-2010 (319) (319) 358-2837 358-7342 La Regia Taqueria $ 436 Hwy 1 W (319) 341-8226 3535

Panchero’s Mexican Grill $ 32 S Clinton St (319) 338-6311

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Cafes & Sweets Aspen Leaf Frozen Yogurt 125 S Dubuque St (319) 351- 9720 Bubble Karaoke Café 325 E Washington St (319) 354-8888 Cold Stone Creamery 132 E Washington St (319) 341-6155 Molly’s Cupcakes 14 S Clinton St (319) 333-1297 The Java House 211 E Washington St (319) 341-0012

Cliché Patisserie 302-344 S Linn St

Yotopia Frozen Yogurt 132 S Clinton St (319) 338-0500

Bubble Pop Bubble Tea 266-298 University Capitol Centre (319) 400-4324

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Te c h n o l o g y Iowa City and Coralville both have plenty of resources for students to get laptops, phones, iPads, Kindles, and many other tech items!

Best Buy Coral Ridge Mall Coralville, IA (319) 625-2900 Technology Associates, Inc 318 1/2 Burlington St (319) 338-3735

Tech Connection 125 N Madison St (319) 335-3120

Red Pocket University Capitol Centre (Kiosk by food court) Paid Advertisement

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T R A N SP O R TAT IO N

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B U S S E RV I C E S

http://transportation.uiowa.edu/cambus

BONGO Bongo is a service that provides users with real-time bus route information as well as predicted bus arrival times. It includes info for Cambus, Iowa City Transit, and Coralville bus routes and is available as an app for Android and Apple smartphones.

More information on Bongo and how to use it can be found at http://transportation.uiowa.edu/real-time-passenger-information-system-bongo CAMBUS Cambus is a free university bus service that is completely open to the public and has several stops across campus. Cambus runs every day of the week, but some route schedules change depending on the day.

More information about each bus route and schedule can be found at http://transportation.uiowa.edu/routes-schedules-maps Cost: Free Operating Days: All days of the week IOWA CITY TRANSIT Iowa City Transit is a citywide bus service that operates on several routes throughout Iowa City. More information about each bus route and schedule can be found at https://www.icgov.org/city-government/departments-and-divisions/transit Cost: $1.00 Operating Days: Monday – Saturday CORALVILLE Coralville Transit is a bus service that goes from Iowa City to Coralville and North Liberty. More information about Coralville bus routes and schedules can be found at http://www.coralville.org/166/Bus-Schedules-Route-Maps.

Cost: $1.00 Operating Days: Monday – Saturday

O t h e r Tr a n s p o r t

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Uber Uber is a service that uses online requests for rides and links those requests to available drivers.To use Uber, sign up on the website or download the app to schedule a pick up. More information about Uber can be found at https://www.uber.com/cities/iowa-city/ SafeRide The University of Iowa Student Government (UISG) has paired with Yellow Cab of Iowa City to provide students with an emergency transportation service if they find themselves in a potentially dangerous situation. Each student is allowed to use this service for free once a semester. SafeRide can be contacted by calling (319) 4674663. More information about SafeRide can be found at https://uisg.uiowa.edu/initiatives/safe-ride-taxi-service/.

Cost: Free (once/semester) Operating Days: All days of the week Nite Ride Nite Ride is a safe mode of transportation for women only. The buses are operated Nite

by University security staff. Nite Ride can be contacted by calling (319) 384-1111.

More information about Nite Ride can be found at http://police.uiowa.edu/security/nite-ride-319384-1111 Cost: Free Operating Days: All days, 10pm - 6 am CAR RENTAL SERVICES Zipcar www.zipcar.com/universities/university-of-iowa (866) 494-7227

Hertz Car Rental www.hertz.com/rentacar/reservation 1 (800) 704-4473 426 Highway 1 W, Iowa City 40

Enterprise Rent-A-Car www.enterprise.com/Iowa (319) 358-7000 9 Highway 1 W, Iowa City

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The University of Iowa has made agreements with National Car Rental and Enterprise-Rent-A-Car to provide students with benefits such as covering insurance costs and unlimited mileage. More information can be found at http://www.uiowa.edu/ap-purchasing/car-rental.

Ta x i c a b S e r v i c e s Yellow Cab of Iowa City: (319) 338-9777 #1 CAB: (319) 930-2221 Marco’s Taxi: (319) 337-8294 Big Ten Taxi: (319) 471-3533 CAB: (319) 335-3059 Five Stars Taxi: (319) 358-5859 City Cab Iowa City: (319) 330-9100 Transit to Other Cities Greyhound www.greyhound.com Megabus us.megabus.com There are two main bus stations in the Iowa City/Coralville area. Greyhound and Burlington Trailway buses both leave from the station at 170 East Court St, Iowa City, Iowa.

Megabus buses leave from 906 Quarry Road, Coralville, Iowa.

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PA R T I N G W O R D S All of us at OASIS hope you find some useful information in this handbook. We are a group that consists of many different people from diverse backgrounds, and we are all one very big, very happy family despite these cultural difference. differences.We Wehope hope that you, prospective student, are excited about your experience at the University.

Go forth, explore, make friends, and expand your horizons. Before we leave, we present one last and very important resource at the University of Iowa.

International Student and Scholar Services International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is part of International Programs International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)throughout at the University of Iowa at the University, helping international students the year.

ISSS provides leadership in international education and intercultural learning through services for international students and scholars, their dependents, the university, and the surrounding community. They enhance the academic, cultural, and social pursuits of our students and scholars through exceptional immigration and personal advising as well as outstanding cross-cultural programming and training.

ISSS provides all immigration advising and support for students on F and J visas.

Students will come to ISSS to extend the I-20, obtain travel signatures before leaving the U.S., apply for special employment authorization, and much more.

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ISSS is also more than the “immigration� office. Although helping students and scholars with immigration issues is part of their work, with over 10,000 in-person visits to advisors each year, they are also heavily involved in intercultural and adjustment programming for students and scholars. They provide cultural and intercultural awareness training for staff and faculty, and support the Iowa City area community as a welcoming place for international visitors.

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For more information, please visit their website: http://international.uiowa.edu/isss.

ISSS also has information available on community, academic, and cultural resources at http://international.uiowa.edu/isss/resources. Here will be found information on student life and activities, as well as a Guide to Living in Iowa City which includes useful info on transportation, safety, children and families, communication, tipping, scams, and LGBT resources. More details on the academic resources and support available on campus will also be found here, along with cultural adjustment information.

From Us to You: Thank you for enjoying our handbook!

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