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4 Easy Ways to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
During my service as an International Student Ambassador, one question I have been asked many times is whether there are “too many” international students at IU. When I said “Cultural diversity is...
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5 Reasons to Get Excited for IU Day!
(Editor's Note: The first annual IU Day is next Tuesday, April 12. IU Day is "an online, worldwide celebration of Indiana University.")1. Win a free parking pass by solving the IU Day scavenger hunt...
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What to Do With Your Break
IU students LOVE Spring & Thanksgiving break. Normally, Spring break is in the middle of Spring semester, right after most mid-term exams; while Thanksgiving break is about two to three weeks...
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Ricky's Favorite Restaurants
If you are an international student new to the United States, you may be worried about the food here like I was. Here are some of my favorite restaurants that I have found after being in the States for...
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How To Make the Most Out of the End of the Year
As my freshman school year is coming to an end, I’ve been contemplating how to make the most of the rest of my year. Sure it’s easy to lose focus, especially with Little 500 weekend quickly...
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Wright Food Court: Everything You Need to Know (Including Healthy Options!)
If you live in the Central Neighborhood, you’ll most likely end up in Wright Food Court once or twice (or if you’re like me, everyday!) While gorging yourself on pizza and fries sounds awesome, after...
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International Student Life: Top 10 "Foreign" Moments
Don't get me wrong, studying abroad is the best thing I've ever done and I love being in Bloomington. I actually have more American friends than international ones, but that doesn't mean that my...
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What I Learned While Learning a Different Language
I am blessed to have the opportunity to study in a different culture, surrounded by a different language. Throughout the years when I study abroad, I have been asked many times about my opinions on...
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Getting Ready for School: What to Do in the Summer Preceding Freshman Year?
Time flies, and it’s time to think about summer plans again! What do you have planned for your last summer before college? Are you excited for an adventure, but are not quite sure how to make good use...
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How To Use Student Center To Enroll In Classes
At the beginning of every semester, there is one thing we all need to do:Yes, we need to enroll in classes. However, the class enrollment system is somewhat difficult to use. Let's go over the entire...
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8 Things I Learned Working in the Campus Parking Garages
1) It is a blessing to find a college job where you are able to do homework on the clock. In the garages, if I’m not helping a customer, I can spend my time how I’d like. And while I may give in...
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What I Wish I Had Known About Financial Aid
Ok, I know this topic isn’t exciting and that is exactly why I decided it was the best topic to write about. Do you know about what our school has to offer for financial aid? Do you know what options...
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Myths About Taking Online Courses
Summer is finally here, which, for some of us, means a whole lot of sun and relaxation.(Please enjoy the Rocket Power reference.)But, for some of us, we have resorted to taking courses over the summer,...
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Explore Your Learning Options
You may have heard that IU's contract with lynda.com ends on June 30th. If you really can't do without lynda, you can read about other ways to access the service by visiting the 'Ways to still access...
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10 Tips For Your First Home Away From Home
For the first time in the 20 years I have been on this earth, I am officially living on my own. I decided to live in the Bloom over the summer to take some classes and get ahead in my degree, but this...
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How to Make Friends After IU
Making friends the adult way can be really difficult. When you’re in college, making friends is simple. You’re automatically thrown into the same new situation as thousands of your peers, which makes...
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New Student Orientation - A View From the Inside
We're well into the summer now, as the Bloom has shifted from scorching hot days to thunderstorms - with a couple beautiful days in between - and New Student Orientation has begun. For those who have...
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Ten Tips for Apartment Hunting in Bloomington
So you want to look for an apartment, huh? Don't worry, I am here to help! When searching for apartments last fall, I got STRESSED out! So I would love to help make this process a little less stressful...
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5 Things To Do When Beginning College at Indiana University
Transitioning to college can leave you stressed out. Here are some tips to help keep you sane. Third Party Users on Fleek You need to focus on academics, but you can’t ignore finances. Fortunately, you...
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Using Office 365 at IU
IU students, faculty, and staff can now access Office 365 at no cost. Office 365 provides multiple options for accessing Office 2016 for Windows and OS X. You can download the Office applications to...
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