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Getting Sick at College: My Experience with the IU Health Center
Unfortunately, college is a dirty place. If you live in a dorm, you’re sometimes sharing bathrooms with fifty or more students. Not all fifty of them are going to wash their hands or cough into their...
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"Don't just dance, move the world" IUDM 2013
The first time I ever talked to a rep from IU, he mentioned the Indiana Dance Marathon and I instantly wanted to know more. He explained that IUDM supports Riley Childrens Hospital up in Indianapolis...
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Welcome to Welcome Week at IU: Things to Look Forward to
When you move in, you will most likely receive a snazzy circle-shaped booklet with all sorts of information about events happening to welcome you to (or back) to campus. There is a lot of stuff in...
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The Armstrong Teachers Panel - A Must For Education Majors
This past Friday, I finally found the time to attend the Armstrong Teacher Panel. As an education major, I've always been encouraged to attend by my classes, but never made it a priority. Why bother...
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Hoosier Spirit
Today I write and reflect on one of the best parts of Indiana University, the Hoosier Spirit. Fellow WeAreIU blogger Nikki talks about her idea of hoosier spirit in The Spirit of Hoosier Nation. One...
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6 Common Misconceptions about Greek Life at IU -- And the truth
Since I went through recruitment, I've stumbled across many stereotypes about Greek life. Some are understandable, some are absolutely ridiculous, and in light of recent things that have been said and...
View ArticleThe Unfortunate Facts of Greek Life (according to an anonymous "student")
I'm sorry but as a reject of the Greek community I can't agree with the article published on this site titled “6 Common Misconceptions of Greek Life at IU” by Catherine Huynh. While I respect her...
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They Say You Can Never Go Home - Four Tips to Make Your Break More Enjoyable
Moving away from home for college and living without parental guidance is a huge adjustment. During the first long break my freshmen year, however, I realized that moving home after being away can be...
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Tasty Tuesday at IU: The Irish Lion Review
Erin go bragh! Do you find yourself craving some Irish flair in your cuisine? Are you just curious as to what Irish food is or even tastes like? Or do you just want an excellent culinary experience?...
View ArticleHow to prepare for finals
Wow! We have reached the time where first semester is almost over. To all those Freshmen out there, I decided to dedicate a post to you. First of all, congrats, you're still here! I remember how many...
View ArticlePicking Classes - Lucky number 5
I am pretty sure we are finally reaching the time when freshmen are choosing their classes, because I just choose mine a week ago (Super EXCITED). I wanted to give you guys some advice when picking...
View ArticleWhy It's Important To Be Active In Student Organizations
It's one of the first things you hear when you step on campus as a freshman: get involved in student organizations as soon as you can. However, a lot of people don't actually explain to you what...
View ArticleFive College Class Scheduling Tips and Tricks for IU Students
It’s hard to believe that I have already scheduled for my second semester of college. It seems like just yesterday that I was scheduling for my first semester of college. Check that. It seems like...
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Tasty Tuesday at IU: Yogi’s Grill & Bar Review
As an NFL fan in university housing,Thursday night games have become something of a problem for me. Thursday night games are broadcasted exclusively on the NFL Network, which is not provided on the...
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Three Easy Ways to Make Money in College (Without Getting a Job)
1. Donate plasma at Biolife Plasma Services. This is such an easy way to make $200+ per month and help save lives at the same time. After an initial physical exam and health history survey (usually...
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Dead Week and Beyond: Surviving the Final Two Weeks of Classes at IU
Let's be honest, after Thanksgiving you might just feel like this. And if we're still being honest, this blog is going to be very short because I have a LOT to do and just a few tips. First, despit...
View ArticleFinishing Strong
Well fellow Hoosiers it is almost that time of the year. No I am not talking about Christmas, although that is coming up here soon. It’s almost finals time! For those returning Hoosiers that means...
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Keep Calm: It's Finals Week!
There’s one word pretty much every college student dreads: Finals! Finals week can be really stressful, but there are things you can do to help yourself out and keep stress as low as possible Don’t...
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A Whole New World: Empathy for the International Student Experience
Over 6,000. That is the number of international students on the IU Bloomington campus, and while that figure is approximately 14% of the overall student body, I have noticed...
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It's the most stressful time of the year
I know we JUST got back from break but I can't help but think about winter break. It's course paper/group project/finals season. It would have been nice to just relax and catch up on all my favorite...
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