University of Iowa

Jake's has become a staple for UI students when they are able to legally drink. They offer 21 pitchers of beer for $21 on your 21st birthday.

Everybody, from the smallest children to the elderly, are out showing their Hawkeye pride before the football games. Whether that involves alcohol or not is up to you, but if you're sleeping-in instead of getting pumped up for the game, expect to be ragged on by your friends.

During the first weeks of classes, the University of Iowa, along with Iowa City, provides many different events to welcome students back to campus. Some of the events include a city-wide barbeque, a fireworks show along the banks of the Iowa River, and stations where new students can get basic information about campus and classes.

A fundraiser the UI and Greek community sponsor to raise money for cancer patients at the UIHC. Students spend months raising money, chilling outside of the bars with cans, and their reward is a 24-hour dance party located in the IMU.

Basically, there's a large party every night during Homecoming Week. Many head out to bars or house parties, and the week culminates in a parade sponsored by the Greek houses and featuring various floats and famous UI alumni.