5 Things to Do While "Stuck" in Bloomington This Summer
Ever since freshman year, I've been told how amazing Bloomington summers are, and now I'm finally experiencing one firsthand. As we all know, moving away from home and living on our own can be scary,...
View ArticleAn Easy Guide to IU's Dorms
 Ahh college dorms. They represent freedom from parents, a new diet of dining hall food, and the reality that you will now be wearing flip flops while showering. Every dorm on IU’s campus has its...
View ArticleThanks IU, Thanks Bloomington: My College Life Wrap Up By Photographs
On May 10, 2014, I finished my informatics degree officially. I really enjoy my life at Bloomington and I would like to wrap up my four years college lives by photos taken by myself. 1. Sample Gate,...
View ArticleConfidence- As told by Parker Mantell
Parker Mantell was the chosen student speaker at commencement this year. He talks about the confidence he gained while being a student at Indiana University."Stop believing in those who cast doubt upon...
View ArticleGoing to College without Breaking the Bank
According to Student Central, the average cost to attend IU for an Indiana resident is $24,418 a year and even more if you’re out of state. Now I don’t know many college students who have that kind of...
View ArticleMy first days in London
"London, baby!" - Joey Tribbiani, Friends. A few days ago, I wrapped up my first week here with the School of Journalism's Summer in London program. It's hard to believe I've only been here for 10...
View Article1 Quote: Using Inspiration to Attain Personal Goals
Inspiration can come from anything or anyone, role models (Richard Lugar - below), or famous quotes.One quote that defines my inspiration to seek achievement for personal goals is as follows."You must...
View ArticleNo 8ams or Friday classes?! How I achieved the perfect schedule.
So far, I've created three semester schedules. And so far, I've had no 8am classes or Friday classes. Being able to sleep in and have a long weekend just make the school week so much more enjoyable!...
View ArticleRead Residence Center - A Unique Residence Hall Review
The Unsupported Myths and Confirmed Facts about Read Residence Center The Top 5 Myths of Read Residence Center: Horrible locationNerdy music students Anti-social residents Old infrastructureLacks pride...
View ArticleSo, You Wanna Be An Intern? Four Tips To A Successful Internship
Ahhh the internship experience! It's something that many college students go through at one point or another.Within my major, Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management, we're actually required to...
View ArticleTick tock, tick tock: Where did my 24 hours go?
One life to live. Only so many years and hours plus seconds that you can utilize to achieve those lifelong dreams. How do you go about using those 24 hours in a day to positively take steps in the...
View ArticleWorld Traveler at 21
It's been an incredibly long time since I've written a post for We Are IU - sorry! Whilst being abroad, I'm almost always busy traveling, studying or exploring to do much else. However, my program is...
View ArticleTop 10 Freshman Year Moments
My freshman year was one of the best years of my life so far and it makes me really sad that it’s already over.But I can’t help but look back at some of my best, funniest and most embarrassing moments...
View Article3 Years In, 1 Year Out, One Vision
One person. One vision. One belief.This belief that all individuals should have an equal voice and vote in the political decision-making process.This vision that voter education and registration can...
View ArticleNow I'm really in London
Sometimes you don't realize how familiar and settled you are in a new place until you have to show someone else around and plan activities. So was my experience freshman year the first time my family...
View ArticleChanging the Present, Shaping the Future
When Spring Break rolled around, with the knowledge that after, Little 500 would soon be upon us and then we would be out of school for three months, most students were pretty excited for a break. Many...
View ArticleFreshman Year Reflections
When I reflect on my freshman year at IU (but not as dramatic as Mulan's), there are a lot of different lessons I learned and advice I have that comes to my head.However, the most important advice I...
View ArticleA Little School Called SPEA, IU's Best Kept Secret for Advocating Students
When I first applied to IU, I had no idea what I was actually going to study. All I knew was I was here to earn a Bachelor's degree in something that would get me a job in a field that I somewhat would...
View ArticleFlying Whales and Yo-Yoing Flamingos -- Why I Chose Music Education As My Major
Hello all,I haven't been inspired to write very much lately, and I'm sorry for that. With the bittersweet ending of high school, and the constant excitement for IU, there hasn't been much time for me...
View ArticleCUTTERS
Throughout my adult career the one thing that's remained constant is my love of my experiences at IU and more specifically Little 500. I often tell people I majored in Little 500, which isn't too far...
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