The Sorority Recruitment Experience
As mentioned in my previous post, I promised an interview with my roommate, Megan, about why she chose to go through sorority recruitment and what it was like for her. Without further ado, here it is!...
View ArticleThe Non-Greek Side of the Spectrum
Ladies and gents, boys and girls, family and friends - you've all been asking: "Which house did you join?!"Here in Bloomington, the stretch of time between fall and spring semesters is not identified...
View ArticleScholarships: The College Version of Treasure
As college students, we know more than almost anyone that college is EXPENSIVE. College is so expensive that you become accustomed to saying ridiculous things like, "it's only twenty thousand dollars...
View ArticleOMG LIKE SORORITY RECRUITMENT - My experience
Hi everyone!After recently becoming a proud pledge of the Beta Delta chapter of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority here on the IU campus, I thought I should share my experiences with sorority recruitment...
View ArticleTips for International Transfer Students on Making an Academic Plan
If you are an International transfer student from your home country, do not worry, and you will be fine. Thinking on the positive side, you will meet some new friends, and learn what you want to learn...
View ArticleCox Scholarship offers opportunity, experience for incoming freshmen
The second semester of classes has just begun for most students, which for high school seniors means making major decisions regarding college. While most schools don't require official declarations of...
View ArticleWhy Joining an LLC Changed my Life
Are you sitting out there debating on where you should live next year? I get it. The decision may be stressful considering you want to find a place that you will thrive in socially and academically....
View ArticleThe Perks of Diversity in College
Once you have been at a college like IU for almost two years, you will start to realize that you may have been taking the opportunities offered here for granted, since there is an extensive amount of...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Tassel List
I've read many articles about the "IU Bucket List" during my time as a student. I took a different path in my time as a student at Indiana, and received a lot of support to follow through. I graduated...
View ArticleTop 10 Reasons to Study Abroad in College
College is a transitional stage in the life of any soon-to-be adult where degrees are earned, social life is abuzz, and time seems to be on your side. Although, time is never on your side unless you...
View Article3 Fun Activities To Live IU Life To The Fullest
When I was in high school, I expected college life to be fun only with parties and hangouts that involve alcohol. However, it turned out that's absolutely not true; there are so many activities and...
View ArticleStudent Peace Alliance: Starting a New Student Group
Extracurricular involvement is a key aspect of any average college student's life. You find many students involved with Greek life, residence hall communities, or even starting a brand new student...
View ArticleCrying Over Spilled Coffee: Student Teachers Lament
Last time I checked in, I was feeling pretty confident about the lessons I learned through going away to college at IU, prepared for student teaching, and prepared for leaving for Costa Rica in March....
View ArticleBagels with Balog ~ A SustainIU Week Experience
SustainIU Week is put on by the Student Sustainability Council, which is a group for different environmental initiatives on campus to collaborate their efforts on campus to make real change in the IU...
View Article5 Essentials That Will Help You Embrace the Sweater Weather
Chapped lips, cracked fingers, and the inevitably cold winter in Bloomington: what do they have in common? Yup, they can and most probably will make you cranky. Ugh, who wants that? Voila! These are a...
View ArticleMinimalist Closet in College
ave you heard of minimalism? Recently, I've heard of more and more people interested in living with less and less. Buying and owning less STUFF means lower cost of living, less clutter, more freedom,...
View Article#CouragetoCare: Take Action
Scenario: Welcome to your first college party! After some time spent at the party, you have noticed one of your peers has had too much to drink, seems to be holding hands with a fellow partier, and...
View ArticleK20Fun: Every Business Student's Guide
As I write this post in the Wells Learning Commons, I can’t help but remark at my surroundings.To my left on the desk:my Lab Manual,instructions for the simulation exam,Dixon Ticonderoga, neatly...
View ArticleSenioritis is Real
Senioritis: /sē-nyər-ˈī-təs/ noun A serious problem high school, but more-so college, seniors face regarding lack of motivation, performance, or any care whatsoever.i.e. "There is no absolutely no...
View ArticleReaching Unprecedented Heights: My Unexpected Experience with IU Outdoor...
I'm not afraid.Those were my thoughts the last time I rode a roller coaster. It used to at least give me butterflies in my stomach. But not anymore. It was fun, but not very thrilling or challenging. I...
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