Embracing the IU Basketball Experience
Basketball, an intense sport played by passionate athletes who show drive and determination to improve and win. It is one of the central sports played in America and everyone here at IU loves...
View ArticleSmall Things That Confused Me as an International Student at IU
As an international student at IU, there are a few things I've discovered about living in America that have caused me quite a bit of confusion. "Chai Tea"“Chai” literally means "tea" in Pakistan. When...
View Article5 Tips for Surviving I-Core!!!
If you are a Kelley student, you will hear that “I-Core is the most dreadful semester” in your four years here at IU. Unfortunately, as an I-Core survivor, I have to second that. I-Core is a stressful...
View ArticleAvoid Freshman Year Regrets: Tips from a Sophomore Looking Back
While the end of summer may signal the end of careless days by the pool, it also means that Bloomington is coming back to life, as thousands of millennials flood the city to turn the page to the next...
View ArticleSoftware at IU - a quick overview
One of the perks of being an IU student, faculty, or staff member is having access to low-cost and no-cost software. This quick post will give you a rundown of what's available. IUware Let's start with...
View ArticleThe Truth About College Classes
You’ve seen the movies, you’ve heard stories, and now you have a particular idea as to how college classes are different from high school. You might think that students can come into class or leave...
View ArticleSmall Things That Confused Me as an International Student at IU
As an international student at IU, there are a few things I've discovered about living in America that have caused me quite a bit of confusion. "Chai Tea"“Chai” literally means "tea" in Pakistan. When...
View ArticleWhy I Love Student Government at Indiana University
Some of the best things IU has to offer to those who want to be involved are the more than 750 student organizations on campus. Personally, I was very impressed at my first Student Involvement Fair in...
View Article"We the People" Want to Be Heard: Listening Leads to Progress
This election was a big one, to say the least, and the one thing that I’m sure everyone can agree on is that it hit a nerve in each and every one of us. Unfortunately, political campaigns often stress...
View Article5 Tips for Surviving I-Core!!!
If you are a Kelley student, you will hear that “I-Core is the most dreadful semester” in your four years here at IU. Unfortunately, as an I-Core survivor, I have to second that. I-Core is a stressful...
View ArticleHalloween In Review: IU’s 5 Most Popular Halloween Costumes
I thought dressing up for Halloween was only meant for children. Clearly, I was wrong. This was the first year I actually celebrated Halloween in the United States. Although my costume was pretty last...
View ArticleThanksgiving Break Photo Journal: Doylestown, PA
Happy Thanksgiving! Being from a completely different region of the US, this was my first time home since I began my freshman year at IU. With this photo journal, I was hoping to give a perspective...
View ArticleTasty Tuesday: Bloomington’s 5 Hidden Gems
Bloomington is home to over 100 restaurants in its downtown area. Many of these restaurants are a part of franchises that are extremely popular in this college town. However, the rest are independent...
View ArticleA 5-Step Guide to the Perfect Apartment
Do your days end like this? Do you, however, want them to end like this? If you answered yes to either of the above, it simply means it is time to move into an apartment or house. Unfortunately,...
View ArticleTradition Has Returned: Old Oaken Bucket
On Saturday the 26th of November, an age old tradition will return to Memorial Stadium. The Boilermakers will be rolling into town to partake in the 91st annual Old Oaken Bucket. It is true that IU...
View ArticleFind Your Family in Bloomington!
I'm assuming almost everyone who gets an acceptance letter from college will immediately envision themselves out of their parents' sight and FREE. Sad story, though. That sense of freedom does not last...
View ArticleTime Management: How Distress Helps You Be Your Best
Let’s be honest...college is hard. No matter what school you go to, whether it is a big or small school, a public university or private university, you will face many challenges. Everyone will, at some...
View ArticleQuick & Easy Guide To Bloomington Top 3 Food Places
When I started thinking about what I could short list as the top foods of Bloomington, the list got longer and longer to the point where it wasn't even remotely a "short" list anymore.Being a very...
View Article8 Must-See Objects at the IU Art Museum!
The IU Art Museum, recently renamed The Eskenazi Museum of Art in May 2016, is an extraordinary place on campus to visit. It is located on 7th Street between the Fine Arts Building and the Wildermuth...
View ArticleStudy Abroad: Why I Chose New Zealand
Bring up the idea of study abroad in the States and most students imagine making their way through numerous countries of Europe and traveling to a different destination every weekend. So, when I tell...
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