10 Things I've Learned In 10 Weeks At IU
It's been ten weeks since I've moved to the wonderful place I get to call home, otherwise known as the infamous Indiana University. Now it hasn't been smooth sailing adjusting from my life in Chicago,...
View Article5 Things International Students Can Do In Bloomington During Fall
1. Apple Picking Apple picking is one of the highlights of the Fall season, with variety of apple-based products available. You name it, Apple cider, Apple pie, Apple slushy, etc, it’s all there for...
View ArticleFunction Brewing, a unique addition to Bloomington's downtown scene
Function Brewing located on East Sixth Street offers new experiences to the food gurus and beer junkies of Bloomington.Fashioning beer is considered a timeless art at Function Brewing. The name...
View ArticleTasty Tuesday: BuffaLouie's at the Gables
BuffaLouie’s is one of Indiana University’s trademark restaurants. Located near the corner of Kirkwood and Indiana in a building known as The Gables, one meal here will surely leave you wanting to...
View ArticleI Scream, U Scream, IU Screams For Ice Cream!
Now there's no question that Ice Cream is loved by all. Being at IU I've scoured the town in search of the best place to satisfy my creamy treat craving. After long countless hours of research I have...
View ArticleHow to Become a Jedi Master of Choosing Classes
Hi everyone!As the semester is coming to an end and everyone is preparing for the spring semester, the task of choosing classes is upon us again.As an incoming freshman at orientation, I was completely...
View ArticleFrom the House to the Dorm -- How to Handle Being Homesick
Hello again!Lately I have been especially homesick. I miss my parents, I miss my best friend, I miss my aunt, I miss my cat... I miss everything.It's challenging to transition from living at home to...
View ArticleBeing an Introvert in College
Freshman year has been a wake up call for me, and not in the way that you think. I’m not struggling in school or gaining the freshman 15 or finding my bank account balance at $0.22 or anything; no, the...
View ArticleEmbracing the Hoosier In You
Before I go on about the exciting and raging fire that is the spirit of IU's student body towards basketball and the team, I should start by saying that I was never a huge sports fan. Being an...
View Article4 Reasons Why You Will Fall In Love With IU
1. The beautiful and scenic campus Ranked 15th out of 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in the US, you will never get tired of its beauty. Ever. 2. Ever heard of the Kelley School of Business?...
View ArticleThe House Hunt to End All House Hunts
HAVE YOU PICKED UP YOUR COPY OF THE STUDENT LIVING GUIDE? You probably should. Before you end up like this desperate catThe most important thing is to figure out who you ACTUALLY want to live with....
View ArticleHow Missing My First Two Classes Freshman Year Made Me Realize I Love IU
I had 18 years to prepare for this moment. My parents prepared me, my high school prepared me, my friends prepared me, my "guide to college" book prepared me. Yet when my 8am alarm went off on the...
View ArticleHow To Stay Safe on Campus
Hey Hoosiers!Bloomington is by no means a terrible or scary place to be. It's full of wonderful buildings and too many gorgeous trees. But, everyone should always know how to play it safe and...
View ArticleSingle Rooms: Not just for the Weird Kids
Hey Hoosiers!! For those who are looking at living situations next semester, or next year, don't knock the idea of a single room! The myth of people who request/live in single rooms being weird,...
View ArticleWinter at IU: A Guide To Staying Warm
Here it comes, the mornings keep getting chillier and chillier, and we’re anxiously waiting for those snowflakes to fall (though we did get a little preview on Halloween night). Some of us come from...
View ArticleCommunication Majors: Secrets you want to know before entering the world of work
Most students go to college to learn skills and gain experiences, which make them competitive candidates when applying a full-time job with millions of competitors.Allen Major, Multimedia Lab Director...
View ArticleAcademic Assistance & Resources at IU
When you study for a class, have you ever struggled to complete your homework and cannot find the necessary help from your friends? In that case, you definitely need some resources that can help you...
View ArticleSo your mom's coming to visit: what to do?
My mother came to visit me for the first time and I really wanted to show her the best of Bloomington. She was only here for a weekend, and I wanted to make the most out of it. While it's easy for the...
View Article3 Life Changing Lessons I Learned Freshman Year at IU
What's up Hoosiers? We're officially past the halfway point of the semester and everyone's starting to get super busy with tests, papers and group projects. It's a lot to handle for anyone, but it's...
View ArticleErika Wheeler: 'Non-Traditional' Student
Erika Wheeler is 25 years old, and she is in her second year of undergraduate education at IU. Erika chose to take a break from schooling after she graduated from high school and, instead, went...
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