Why Learn to Code?
Sometimes it seems like the world runs on software. Well, it kind of does. We use computers to shop, consume news, socialize, pay bills, get entertained, do homework-the list goes on. We're in an age...
View ArticleWhy Forest is the place to live
Hi, Friends! So you've applied to IU, been accepted, and decided that it is for sure the school for you. The next big step is deciding where on campus you want to live. In less than a year you will be...
View ArticleHow to turn any room into a productive office
Hey Hoosiers!Now that we're all off on our own getting ourselves up and in action is sometimes hard to do alone. These next couple steps can hopefully get you back in the grove of being productive...
View Article4 Answers to Incoming International Students' Worries
Hi there! It is good to hear you are coming to IU. Feeling reluctant or nervous? Well, you should not be feeling that way and here is why ... 1) Where can I get food from my country? We have A LOT of...
View ArticleLive on-campus? Live off-campus?
After freshman year, students have to choose whether they should live in dorms on campus or off campus in a house or apartment. For me, I chose to live off campus. I can't say living off campus is...
View ArticleStudent Spotlight - Pavni Garg
Swapping hot temperatures for bitterly cold winters and snow showers, one freshman flew across the world to study accounting at IU’s Kelley School of Business.Freshman Pavni Garg, an Indian student...
View ArticleBeing away from home
Life is one big adventure. Like any other adventure, it is never smooth, there are bumps & obstacles that stands in your way. But these obstacles exist for a reason, to drive you forward, to give...
View ArticleWorking during college
Hello Hoosiers! With the stress of writing papers, studying for exams and juggling a social life outside school, you may wonder if adding a job to the mix is worthwhile. There are so many places to...
View ArticleStudying Abroad & Citizen Academy
Studying abroad is the best way for me to learn. An old Chinese saying goes, “in order to attain wisdom, it is not enough merely to read books, you must be well traveled as well." As an international...
View ArticleFrom Zero to Viral: Why I Created a Campaign...and Why it Didn't Go Viral
WARNING: this blog post might make you think deeply about things and click fun links (but don't get too distracted by the fun links - I'd also like you to get all the way through this post)In the...
View ArticleGetting Involved From A Cox Scholar's Perspective
Hey guys! Welcome to my first blog post as a Cox Scholar Ambassador. I'm a Cox Engagement Scholar, meaning I work as an ACE (Advocate for Community Engagement) for the University to supervise and...
View ArticleLead for the greater good at IU
Indiana University has a reputation as a world class research university with top quality academic programs. Without a doubt, incoming students have heard of the Kelley School of Business, the many...
View Article20 Ways In 25 Days to Choose the Right Major by Christmas
With second semester approaching it's inevitable that the question of "am I in the right major?" is on a lot of minds. Even if you're not a freshman and you're still exploratory, undecided, or even...
View ArticleThe Final Frontier: How to Survive Finals
Finals are right around the corner and with that comes high levels of stress for every college student around the country. So if you want to lift the weight off your shoulders and pass your exams here...
View ArticleWhy IU? The importance of intuition, feeling, and passion.
After restricting my "possible" universities list to only 5 colleges, me and my family decided to visit those universities. As most of you know choosing the right college is a very important decision;...
View ArticleAway From Home for the Holidays: How to Bring the Christmas Cheer to IU
Happy Holidays!This time of year is my absolute FAVORITE. I love everything about Christmas. It's my favorite holiday for many reasons but mostly because I love the cozy, warm holiday fuzzy feeling...
View ArticleTips for International Student: living with Academic Writing
APA, MLA, Double Space, One Margin, Font size, topic sentence, thesis statement, Works Cited, Proofreading. All these words become a bomb, which destroys the first-year life of International Student....
View ArticleThe Power of Student Organizations
Being an International Student, I came to IU with one single goal. I heard people talk about getting involved on campus, joining student organizations, working at RPS Café but for me it was all one...
View ArticleA Simple Guide to Time Management
Yes, it's that time of the year again when libraries are full, classrooms are packed with students studying and everyone goes around minding their own business. It's finals week. If you are a freshman...
View ArticleSenior Speech- Sorority Edition
Recruitment is a fun time for everyone in a sorority and a potential new member... if approached with the right attitude. There are times when you are running on no sleep, but still have to cheer as...
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