Tasty Tuesday at IU: Laughing Planet Cafe Review
Upon my bittersweet return to IUB after break, my best friend and decided to take advantage of the slow (people) traffic in Bloomington. (And the residence hall food courts were closed and we were...
View ArticleFirst Experience at IU - My Very First Visit
First of all, let me just say that this was my first visit to IU...ever. As soon as I got my acceptance letter this past December, I knew for sure that IU was where I was going to spend my college...
View ArticleBringing a To-Do List for College
Around this time of year, a large majority of what you hear kids talking about is “man, I really wanna do this before we leave!” or “wow this would be so cool to do!”Having a to-do list when going to...
View ArticleSpring Philanthropies at IU
Here at IU, Spring is all about Philanthropies! There are tons of ways to get involved, give back, and even earn free t-shirts or meals out of attending different events. Between Greek Life and Student...
View ArticleThe Joys of the Hoosier Nation
The wind blows through the leafless trees as I sit here in my apartment in Union Street Center and I am watching Julie and Julia, on the Sunday before the start of Spring Break. Inspired by the movie...
View ArticleUpdate on my Disney adventure and what I miss about Btown
If you've read my previous post, you would know that I'm currently participating in the Disney College Program at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. (You can read my first post about the program here)....
View ArticleThe Joys of the Hoosier Nation Day 2
Wow so I didn't realize how fast days went by till I sat down to write to you all today. I think I almost didn't make it! Well today I want to take with you about another facet of the Hoosier Nation...
View ArticleDorm Life = Insta-Friends?
So you’re moving into a dorm this fall, and you’re probably really excited. I mean, bungee-jumping adrenaline-rush excited. Well, maybe not quite, but you get to buy a bunch of really sweet...
View ArticleCollege: The Desolation of Comfort Zones
Going to college is reminiscent of Bilbo Baggins’ journey to the Lonely Mountain, with its own set of orcs, dwarves, and mysteriously frustrating wizards along the way. One of the most intense things...
View ArticleTasty Tuesday at IU: Gresham Food Court Review
With the onset of the school year fast approaching, both new and returning students alike may find themselves in a swirling torrent of information and concerns. Naturally, chief amongst these concerns...
View ArticleFreshman’s Guide: Studying For Your First Exam
It’s a few weeks into your first year of college and the first college exam of your life is a few days away. You will soon discover how important time management will be to your college career. There...
View ArticleTen Reasons Why YOU Should Choose IU
Hey all!So. I started writing this blog freshman year when I came to IU. I am now near the closing end of my junior year. Which is actually crazy. I could have never imagined how these years at IU were...
View ArticleFive Tips to Living in Wright Quad
1. Bring a fan The first couple of months in school are HOT. Wright doesn’t have air conditioning so you’ll have to make do with your own system. I suggest getting a box fan to put in your window, and...
View ArticleWhat to do in B-Town
As a college student, I find myself with loads of free time. If I'm not spending it studying or working out, I like to try new things and go new places around Bloomington and around campus. The...
View ArticleGet Your Study Abroad Questions Answered Here!
Looking back on college experience, I have few regrets. These regrets are all things I wish I would have experienced instead of things I regret doing. One of the opportunities I did not pursue was...
View ArticleFour Reasons I Chose IU
These days, it seems as though I can't walk anywhere around the center of campus (the area near Ballantine Hall or the arboretum, for example) or inside the Indiana Memorial Union without running into...
View ArticleMy Spin on the Wheel of Fortune
In February 2014, I had the opportunity to tape for one of the longest running game shows in history, Wheel of Fortune. Wheel of Fortune has been on air for more than 30 years and has taped more than...
View ArticleThis IU Experience Changed my Life
When I decided to be a part of the organization Global Water Brigades at IU, I had no idea what I was in for. I joined at the beginning of the school year, and by spring break, I was on a plane to...
View ArticleInterview with an Interior Design Student
I am lucky enough that my sister is my roommate and you are lucky enough that her major is Interior Design. I feel like Interior Design is really misunderstood. Its not just selecting the right size of...
View ArticleTips on Registering for Classes
Fall course registration during your freshman orientation will most likely be the one experience that confirms the fact that you are now a college student (reality check). After a long day of touring...
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