International Student Profiles

Pratiksha Holavannur
Freshman
Electrical and information technology
Bangalore, India

Why did you choose UNI?
It is a fun and wonderful place to be studying. I have some great friends who make living here extraordinary. I love it here.

What have you done to help make UNI your home away from home?
Iowa is a long way from home but UNI has become a second home to me. I love it here. Last Christmas when I went home, after a while I missed UNI, my friends, the food, the fun. I do keep in touch with my family a lot. They call me at least three times a week to show me that, even though I am away, they will always be there for me.

How do you like living in the residence halls?
I love living in the residence halls. There are so many people that it helps you make more friends. I loved having a roommate last semester but this semester I opted for my own room. Most of my friends stay in the dorms so I can visit them whenever I can and they come over to my room to hang out too.