Ryan Pratt
Academic Advisor, Academic Advising Center
Biography
Hello! I am an academic advisor at the University of Iowa, and I primarily work with students in the social sciences, humanities, pre-business, pre-professional health sciences, and open majors. I can help you discuss majors and careers, as well as navigating the university. In college, I studied sports business, but realized I loved working with college students and then shifted my academic and professional focus. I moved to Iowa about 6 years ago and have worked at a variety of schools since. While I was not a first-generation student, much of my professional career has focused on supporting first generation college students during my time with AmeriCorps and TRIO.
I'm originally from a small town outside of Columbus, OH, and went 9 hours away to attend college before returning to my home state for graduate school. If you relate to that, I'm happy to talk about my experiences, in case you're feeling similar things being far away from home. I'm also an avid reader, so if you're looking for suggestions or want to gush about your new favorite novel, I'm happy to share suggestions!
I'm excited to help you navigate Iowa and achieve your goals!
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- Campus Offices & Services
