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Taste of Bloomington - Falafels
Why hello there,I know it's been a little while since I blogged, but I had to tell you about this AMAZING restaurant that I found in Bloomington. I am actually kind of ashamed of myself for not knowing...
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IFS! What the heck is it?
So what is IFS? IFS stands for Intensive Freshman Seminars, a two week program where you can earn a total of three credits! Three credits may not seem like a lot, but that is an entire semesterās worth...
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Independent Council Experiences QUALity Time
First Little 500 Race, First Team Too As if experiencing your first Little 500 race isnāt exciting enough, I get the added bonus of cheering on some of my fellow Independent Council members as they...
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That One Time I Went to France
The summer after my sophomore year of high school, I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to travel to France and Monaco for 10 days. It's easily the most amazing thing I've experienced so far in my...
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The Crestmont Boys and Girls Club: breaking barriers
When I walked into the Crestmont Boys and Girls Club in June 2011, I had no idea what to expect when it came to the next four years. This would be the non-profit agency I would work for as a...
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So you're thinking about living in the KLLC...
TheĀ Kelley Living Learning Center, or KLLC for short.Ā No, we're not all business nerds (at least not completely). The KLLC is located on the north side of McNutt, it's nineĀ floors of business minded,...
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3 reasons why it's great to be part of IU
Choosing to be part of IU has definitely been one of the best decisions that I have ever made. Here are some of the reasons why it feels great to be here! 1. IU Safety Escort A lot of assignments going...
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A Day in the Life of One College Student
I've provided you all with many posts about specific tidbits of college life, but I don't know if they all cohesively connect to portray an actual day/week/month/etc. in the life of a college student!...
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An important lesson: the art of balancing
Freshman year can be stressful,but with the right balance of activities: academics, physical exercise, relaxation time and ME time, it can be the most amazing year of your life.Here are few things that...
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Explore Bloomington: my experience with Cardinal Stage Company
This past month I have been forced to explore the town of Bloomington. I thought I had seen it all since I had been to College Mall and walked down Kirkwood (I only get as far as Chipotle). I have...
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One Day in April: A Documentary about Little 500
When I came to IU, I had only a vague idea about what Little 5 was. After watching the ill5 video, I immediately associated Little 5 with pudding pools, beer bongs and a week of skipping class. Of...
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Living Life in the Front Row
How do you live life in the Front Row?This was the question asked by Independent Council (IC) at our second annual Front Row Foundation Benefit Concert. After almost four exciting months of planning,...
View ArticleLittle 5, Dead Week, & Finals...Oh My
As you probably already know, it is the start of Little 5 week, which can only mean one thing...STRESS.That's right. Although I am a freshman, and this is my first Little 5, I am already experiencing...
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Fave Food Finds: Freshman Edition
With the year coming to an end, I have a lot of "freshman year" posts coming your way! Something that you definitely have to do your freshman year at IU is go to some of the great restaurants that...
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3 reasons why tech skills are good for any job
Adding tech skills to your resume is easy with IT Training! Did you know you can take quick and intensive classes and chose dates that fit into your schedule? IT Training's summer scheduleĀ is available...
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The best place to live on campus
Last semester, my friends and I took a road trip to Washington, D.C. We met several former senators and a governor and managed to network with some very successful IU alumni. That was just one weekend....
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Digital Literacy: Evaluating Information Sources
In my previous post about digital literacy, I talked about the perception that if something is on the Internet then it must be true. When you're looking for information, it's tempting to grab the first...
View Article15 Things I Learned My Freshman Year
I'm seriously having a hard time comprehending the fact that my freshman year of college ends in a week and a half. That is insane to me. I know this is something everyone says/hears a lot and is...
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What's it like to be an international transfer student at IU?
Transferring schools is a difficult decision to make, especially when you are an international student. I transferred from a private institution to IU. For me, transferring to IU was a huge adjustment....
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My First Year Experience
I mentioned in a previous blog that freshmen in college, similarly to toddlers, are sponges. According to the Oxford Brain Journal, "Babies are like a sponge, they are ready to absorb whatever...
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