Step out of Hawk’s Ridge and visit the University of Iowa Museum of Art to browse everything from paintings to sculptures. Refuel with a trip up the road for Tex-Mex favorites at La Regia Taqueria restaurant. Take a short drive into the city centre, where you can while the day away browsing vintage clothing stores, discovering the area’s literary history in the Iowa City Public Library, or blowing off steam at an Iowa City street festival. Join friends at the Kinnick Stadium on weekends to cheer on the Iowa Hawkeyes, before trying the Flying Tomato pizza at Wig and Pen Pizza Pub.

At Hawk’s Ridge, you’ll be a 30-minute walk from the University of Iowa or a five-minute drive, so you’ll always get to class with time to spare. Jump on one of the convenient shuttles that will take you directly to campus, or pick up your car from the underground garage at home and head to class. On the way back, stop off at Sturgis Ferry Park nearby and enjoy a picnic with friends and a nature walk along the Iowa River.

After a busy day, you can relax in the heated spa and sauna back home, or dump your stuff in the locker room and fit in a workout at the 24-hour fitness center. Work on your jump shot at the indoor basketball court, or challenge your neighbors to a video game tournament in front of the widescreen in the games room.

Later, you can join a group study session in the conference center, or work away in the computer room alongside friends. If you choose a furnished studio apartment you’ll have your own lounge area and kitchen to invite friends over to hangout, or you can choose to share a home with friends and chill out together in front of the TV.

When you want to unwind, head into your private bedroom and rest up on your bed. Check your emails at your desk, or take a hot shower before making yourself a snack in the kitchen. If you bring along a furry friend, make the most of the nearby dog park to stretch your legs. You can rest easy with all utilities included in your rent, so you don’t need to worry about unexpected bills.