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The New [Junior] On the Block

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Hi! For my first blog post for WeAreIU, I thought I'd share a little bit about myself.

My name is Kat Boots (yes, that is my real name). Originally from Hartford City, Indiana, I went to boarding school my junior and senior year of high school at the Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities. Growing up as a Hoosier, I always knew of IU, but only thought of it vaguely as some giant college in the southern region of the state. As I explored colleges across the nation for academic prowess while maintaining a semblence of affordabilty, IU again and again made it to the top of my search results, especially when I searched for schools with a strong Psychology department. The more I found out about IU and the city of Bloomington, the more excited I was about going there: I could really visualize enrolling, and I'm glad I made that decision.

This will be my third year living in Forest, one of the southern-most dormitories, and my second year on a Co-Op floor, which simply means the residents complete light custodial work one day a week for a reduced rate.

At home in Bloomington, I enjoy shopping in hideaway vintage shops and record stores, catching a comedian at the comedy club, playing soccer, checking out the puppies at College Mall, getting froyo with friends, and practicing dance in my spare time. I've also voluntered with a wonderful local organization, Monroe County United Ministries, in their food pantry. My triple major in Psychology, Sociology, and Linguistics allows me to meet many different people, as does my involvement with Clear @ IU, the Honors College, and through art demonstrations held around campus.

At the Honors Student Organization Winter Ball
I would say the three best things about my life at IU are:
  1. the quality of my major departments,

  2. the affordability of such a great school, and

  3. the vibrancy of the campus and city life.

I'm so excited to start as a student blogger for IU! It's crazy to think I'm already in my third year here, but there's plenty to let you guys in on!

Bye for now!

Holding a puppy at College Mall!

 


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