Tech Tools for Better Writing: Good Grammar
Do you like to write or do you hate it? When your instructor assigns a paper do you cheer or do you groan? Well, probably very few students cheer at the thought of writing an academic paper. If you're...
View ArticleCLOAK'D - My Startup Company Goes Live on Kickstarter!
One day while walking past Kelley, during my senior year at IU, I noticed a common problem. When it was predicted to rain, bicycle seats would be covered up by grocery bags. I thought that there had to...
View ArticleI've come to some major realizations
As a rising sophomore, the burning question now becomes: what the hell am I going to major in?I’ve been flipping between marketing and information systems, maybe even operations management and the...
View ArticleDefining Sustainability: More Than Just “Going Green”
(See the end of this blog post for definitions of all the acronyms)What comes to mind when you read the word “sustainability”? If you’re like a lot of the people I’ve talked to (who aren’t in SPEA, or...
View ArticleTHE REAL YOU!
Did you hear the news?Is it all over social media?So, this lady woke up in the middle of the night after hearing a sweet voice calling her name, it was so pleasing that she had no option than to...
View ArticleThe Best Apps for Taking Notes
Whether you're taking notes on a computer or on a mobile device, there are tons of applications out there to help you find a process that works for you. Taking notes should be smooth, simple, and...
View ArticleTHE REAL YOU!
Did you hear the news?Is it all over social media?So, this lady woke up in the middle of the night after hearing a sweet voice calling her name, it was so pleasing that she had no option than to...
View Article5 reasons college students and pets don't mix
IU students enjoy this time of year for a few reasons. By now you’ve settled into your new place, gotten a feel for your class schedule and you have high goals for how this is going to be your best...
View ArticleThe College Student's Guide to LinkedIn
You get to college, and you decide its time to up your LinkedIn game. Everyone is telling you that networking is HUGE in college (ps they're right), and you know that a LinkedIn account is a must! But...
View ArticleSummer Down Under - Studying Abroad in Sydney, Australia
One of the greatest things I did this summer (among all others) was studying abroad in Sydney, Australia. I already forgot how the idea of studying abroad came to mind. As an international student...
View ArticleThe bus system: basics and unspoken rules
Public transportation is something that all IU students should become familiar with. Taking the bus is a fast, cheap, and environmentally friendly way to get to classes or work. However, when you’re a...
View ArticleWhy You Should Join an IUDM Committee
Often times students on such a large campus feel overwhelmed and unimportant. With over 40,000 students it's hard to find a place you feel at home, or discover your "thing." It's so important to feel...
View ArticleHow my summer internship changed the way I think in college
I was often told that having a work experience is a big advantage, but I never understood to what extent it could actually help me, until now. This past summer, I spent 2 months working as an...
View ArticleMake Every Cent Count: 3 Things International Students Should Know
When you finish the midterm, you should realize that it is almost half of the semester. Halloween and Thanksgiving Break is approaching! Do you think you had a good start of the semester? Do you think...
View ArticleIn's and Out's of the Media School
Overview of Media SchoolMany students come across the country to attend Indiana's Media School, formally known as the Ernie Pyle Journalism School. The media school is combining the Ernie Pyle...
View ArticleUnion Street Center: Why It Absolutely Rocks
Hi all! It's been so long since I've written, and I'm sorry for that! I've been super busy; I've had a lot going on in my life, but I'm back. (:This year, I'm living in Union Street Center with three...
View ArticleHanging Onto Pride: A Tough Semester for Hoosiers
This semester has been a difficult one for IU. Crime has been extremely prevalent in the short two months that students have been back on campus. With the uneasy events that have been back to back,...
View Article10 Things to do When You Just Can't College Anymore
We have all had the times when college completely overwhelms us and we just shut down. It could be a week of midterms that killed your brain, or relationship drama that crushes your spirit, or getting...
View ArticleFour reasons why I love the IU Media School
I encourage any high school student thinking about a career in media to consider IU.Why IU, and not other schools? At IU you’re going to get a phenomenal experience both in your coursework and in...
View ArticleHome of the Cream and Crimson
Growing up on the other side of the world, I had always wondered if American schools and colleges were actually like how they are portrayed in Hollywood movies. The school rivalries in basketball and...
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