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How to Use the Library
When you think about the library, what is your first thought? For me, the library is not only a place for studying, print, and group meeting. It is the best source for your academics if you use it...
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6 Tips for Biking to Class in Winter
It’s impossible to keep biking to class in the winter, right? Wrong!Many IU students continue to take advantage of the convenience of bike commuting year ‘round!Bicycles Parked Outside Woodburn Hall,...
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Main Sporting Events of the Year near IU!
Here's a list of the most important sporting events in Indiana and nearby in the upcoming months. Enjoy!FebruaryFebruary 1 - Pacers vs Cavaliers, Bankers FieldhouseFebruary 15 - Monster Jam, Allstate...
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12 Can't-Miss Films at IU Cinema (Spring '16)
Image from IU Cinema Facebook PageThe IU Cinema (Indiana University Cinema) is an art film cinema located in Bloomington campus at 1213 East 7th Street. Opened in January 2011 under the direction of...
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Top 6 Tips on Rocking your Freshman Year
Your freshman year can be the best and most productive year where you might walk away feeling that you have found who you are meant to be. Or it can go downhill really fast. The only difference is how...
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A Sustainable Spring Break
Where is the most beautiful place you've ever visited? Have you ever heard of sustainable tourism? What exactly does "sustainable tourism" mean? At first thought, many people would assume that...
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The Benefits of the Trees on IU’s Campus
How often do you think about the trees on campus? Did you know the trees on campus are actually “working” for us? Besides being beautiful and pleasant places to sit under on a hot summer’s day, trees...
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Things You Should Avoid Saying to Your RAs
Your Resident Assistants (RA)s are your best friend! If you have any problems, we are here for you no matter what. BUT! Here are somethings that you should probably not mention to your RAs (or any...
View ArticleThe American Classroom (From the Perspective of an International Student)
For an International Student from India (AKA me), classes at IU were an amazing and radical departure from what I was used to. Though some of the distinctions may take a little getting used to at...
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FINDING AN INTERNSHIP: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EDITION
There is no denying the ugly truth. When you first hear about the struggle of international students looking for employment within the United States, you don’t think much of it. It only hits you the...
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10 Resources You Didn’t Know IUB Had
Try to put these on your IU bucket list! The campus probably has more resources for you to explore than you thought! Check out these amazing resources you didn't know IUB has:Plotter PrintersEver want...
View ArticleBookmark the Bookmark[et] Eatery (Review)
Most students at IU know about the RPS Cafe in the corner of Wells Library. Many knew about the Cyber Cafe in the lower level. Few have gotten to know it's replacement, The Bookmark[et] Eatery. The new...
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What Studying Abroad Teaches You About Yourself
Studying abroad has been the best decision I have ever made, and it has been rewarding in many ways. One of the aspects that I like the most about studying abroad is not just learning about other...
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Best 6 Tips on Time Management in College
As you go on with your four-year studies at IU, you will find yourselves at your lowest points and your highest points in life. All you need to have is time management to be able to always stay high on...
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BATS! 3 Ways They Can Help Our Campus
Do bats give you the creeps? They shouldn’t. These important mammals are often misunderstood. According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, 244,000 Indiana Bats live in our state. This is...
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The Balancing Act: Social Life vs. Academics
One of the things that makes college so exciting and great is the ability to be in control of your own self. You have no one to report to or to be held accountable by. So for the most part, your life...
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How to Handle Bloomington Winters
Winter in Indiana can be very hard to handle if you don’t have all your necessary winter gear. Indiana University has a lot of international students from all around the world. So, naturally, a lot of...
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Academic Advising and Advisors
A lot of international students are not very familiar with the term "Advisor". Behind the term, there are hundreds of people who can help you to earn your degree successfully. No matter if it is the...
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Dorm Food for Foodies
I’ll admit it, I am a food snob. I love to cook and eat good food and often times, I would rather make my own food than go out because I like my food better. Obviously, living in the dorms, this isn’t...
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Quick Tips: How to Deal with Homesickness
Whether you are just an hour or several thousand miles away from home, there will be moments when you feel so homesick that nothing seems to cheer you up anymore. There are a few things you can do in...
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