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Summertime Sadness: Missing IU

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 In high school, summer vacation was what everyone looked forward to, and we would have made it longer if we had our choice. But this summer was different: I was ready to go back to school a month ago! Last week I had a Twitter conversation with a fellow Hoosier who was missing Bloomington. This past weekend I met up with some of my friends from IU, and we all agreed that we were missing Bloomington. Yesterday, I ran into another IU student who said he was also missing Bloomington. What's the theme here? WE ALL MISS BLOOMINGTON. I haven't talked to a single IU student this summer who isn't ready to get back on campus (if only school work didn't have to be involved). Trust me freshmen, you will know this feeling next summer. Sadly, we still have 28 days until the official move-in day. So, I'm dedicating this post to what I miss most about IU. I hope you enjoy! 

1. My friends 

You develop a second family when you're away at college, especially if you live in the dorms. Your friends become your support system, and you see them every day for 10 months, so of course you will miss them during the summer months! I am happy that I got to reunite with some of my Bloomington family this past weekend, even if it was only for a short time. 

2. Forest Dining Hall

This place is king of the food courts, especially when you've eaten Wright's burritos for a few too many days in a row and need to switch it up. I mean, Forest has steak. That's all that really needs to be said. Visit the RPS website to see what else they have to offer!

3. The Sample Gates

Campus looks gorgeous during every season. But, winter is my favorite. I love it so much that I don't even mind walking 15+ minutes in bitter cold temps...okay, maybe I mind a little. Make sure to snap lots of pictures of the Sample Gates, and other lovely spots on campus, because IU is known for it's famously beautiful campus. The snowy version below is one of my own. 

4. Pizza 

Okay, I know this is my second time mentioning food, but Bloomington's pizza choices are excellent. The best part? They all stay open late to aid those midnight cravings or cram sessions. My personal favorite is Aver's, but Pizza X and Mother Bears are close behind. Also, the only way to do Bloomington pizza is ordering a meal deal with a bunch of friends. It's a sin not to. 

5. IU Sports

Bloomington wouldn't be as fun without its dedication to its sports teams. The pre-party is always a blast, and nothing is better than having an excuse to get all decked out in Hoosier attire. Win or lose, we love our Hoosiers!

Now, I will spend the rest of the evening wishing I was back in Bloomington. Let the countdown begin! I'd love to hear some of your favorite things about IU/Bloomington, so feel free to leave a comment and share them!


6 Tricks to Acting Like a Big Kid

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Congratulations!! You’re an adult now and you’re about to leave for college. Pretty soon you will have to leave mommy and daddy behind so it’s time to make sure you can take care of yourself. Don’t worry- it’s not too late to figure this out. Here are 6 tips to help you prepare for being an independent and well-established college freshman.

1. Know how to do your own laundry

Some students take advantage of the laundry services provided on campus, but doing your own laundry is a part of growing up. Lights versus dark, hot versus cold, are all important things you need to know before you go away to school. If you can’t find someone to show you, there are easy tutorials on YouTube.

2. Know how to cook a basic meal

While most freshmen will be eating at the dining halls or making something microwavable, it’s still important to know how to make basic foods- Mac and Cheese, grilled cheese, pizza, so on and so forth. It may not seem that important but being able to cook comes in handy and is an easy way to impress the ladies. (Being able to bake will also score you brownie points!)

3. Understanding and managing your finances/budget

Knowing how to save, how to pay bills, understanding student loans- all super important when you’re living on your own. Modern technology makes this kind of stuff a lot easier so there are plenty of ways to inform yourself and keep track of your money.

4. Know how to function at a social gathering WITHOUT YOUR PHONE

Hiding behind a tiny computer isn’t a good way to make friends or have fun. College flies by and I guarantee your phone isn’t more exciting than all IU has to offer.

5. Know how to do dishes and clean your bathroom

Even if you don’t deal with these at all freshman year, they are still extremely important. A lot of dorm rooms have half baths and nothing is worse than going to a friend’s room and seeing they haven’t cleaned their bathroom all year. As for dishes, food congeals fast so clean it up!

6. Know how to navigate yourself with AND without the use of technology.

College is a whole new experience and so is IU’s campus. Learning your way around will take some time but with the help of campus maps and technology you can always find your way. College will also likely involve road trips with your friends. Who knows what crazy adventures you’ll go on over the next 4 years? Trips are always more fun when you don’t have to worry about getting lost- know how to use your phone’s GPS and how to read an actual printed map.

Master these and your entire college experience will be that much easier! Get ready, fellow freshmen! It is almost time for our Bloomington debut.

Much love,

Eve

Getting Down to Business: How to Survive Your First Year of Kelley Classes

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Orientation. It can be a lot of things—a chance to meet new people, to get familiar with your home for the next four years, and maybe to try some of Bloomington’s best restaurants while you’re at it (note: if you’re looking for a nice place to eat, we PLs have lots of reviews under the Tasty Tuesday section!).

But let’s be frank here. Most of you are here enduring the oh-so-fun Indiana summer heat so you could figure out your fall schedule and try your best to avoid those infamous 8 AM classes. And while your meeting with your advisors should definitely help you out with that, we PLs have assembled a few tips and warnings from past freshmen that you might want to consider before pressing that “register” button for Kelley classes:

A100 

The quintessential freshman business class. It’s known for being the “weed-out” class, as your grade is 45% midterm, 45% final, and 10% attendance (thought you could skip class in college? Not this one, bud). Nothing like a lot of little pressure to start off your freshman year, right?

Our advice:

It won’t be fun to jump into on the first day, but you need to pass this to take your other required accounting classes, so definitely take it first semester. However, it’s an 8-week course, so if you can, try taking it the 2nd 8 weeks when you’ve gotten adjusted to college life a little better.

K201/K204

Another “weed-out” class. If you haven’t heard people talk about how K201 was the most useful class ever, don’t worry. You will. And it’s true, which makes it all the more important that you find a way to get the hang of those pesky Excel functions and Access queries ASAP.

Our advice:

Note that I mentioned K204? That’s the Honors version of the class, and if you are able to do so, take that one. The honors class does not have a “lecture” portion (which means you have class twice rather than thrice a week), and—the best part—it doesn’t have a test asking you to memorize how computers work or some other information like that. However, things tend to move a little faster in the honors version, so if you and technology don’t get along, maybe consider the regular version.

C104 

Like working in groups? I sure hope you do. The Business Presentations class is not only about giving your own speeches/presentations, but working with 4-5 other team members on your first ever case competition. It’s a very work-intensive class both individually and as a group, so prepare for a lot of meetings in your future.

Our advice:

If you’re taking A100 and K201 first semester, take this one second semester. Also, though you don’t get to choose your groups (sad, I know), being in the same class with friends is probably a good idea, as you can most likely work things out so that you have at least one friend on your team.

In the interest of getting you to go enjoy Bloomington during orientation, we’ll end the post here. Yes, having a nice schedule and getting the best classes are nice, but a couple years from now, it’s the people and fun—not the accounting principles or Excel graphs—that you’ll remember when looking back on your freshman year of college. Oh, and maybe Mother Bear’s pizza too.

-Henry Zhu

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Tips and Tricks for High School Seniors Applying to IU

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Ahh, August 1. For some, that's just any other day of the year, but for high school seniors, this day has become chaotic and frantic. 

As a sophomore, it's been a while since I had to fill out college applications and answer essays about why I wanted to attend XYZ University. However, as a Hoosier Guide through the Office of Admissions, I've learned a ton about what to do and not to do when applying to Indiana University. Read on to find out!

1. Apply before November 1!!!

This is the last day that students can be considered for scholarships. Even if you don't think you're eligible, apply before the deadline! You'll be automatically considered, so you don't even have to fill out another application. 

2. List a major

Even if you're undecided, put down one of your interests as your major. Students are eligible for additional scholarships through colleges or departments. Plus, you can also be directly admitted to your major if you list one on your application. This allows you to meet with your major specific advisor instead of just a university division advisor. 

3. Get your information in sooner rather than later. 

I applied to IU August 26 and heard back exactly one month later. The earlier you apply, the faster you'll hear back. IU notifies students on a rolling basis, so avoid all the college waiting anxiety and apply earlier. 

4. Visit!

How can you decide on a school if you don't come to see the school? I didn't visit IU until March of my senior year, but I knew it was where I needed to go for college. Talk to students and faculty while on campus and ask questions about student life, academics, or anything else! Hoosier hospitality is real. :)

5. Don't stress out, and trust your gut

The worst thing about senior year is worrying about getting into college and deciding which college to attend. On my tours, I've heard so many transfer students say how even though they thought IU would be a good fit, they went somewhere else instead. Don't be influenced by the stigmas of certain colleges, or what your friends or family want. This is YOUR decision, so you need to decide what's the best college for you. 

Good luck!

Have any more questions about the application process or life at IU? Don't be afraid to contact me :)

For more about choosing college and applying to IU:

Orientation: Don't go with expectations... just go.

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The thing about orientation is that it probably seems scary, especially when you see the days ticking closer on your phone's countdown app. When you think about it, though, it’s something every incoming Hoosier has to do. If the whole student body of Indiana University has done it, you can too!

Here are some tips and things to think about during your stay in lovely B-town!

1. Expectations: Leave Them At Home!

My only hope going into orientation was that I would leave even more excited for school than I came. Any expectations I had built up for orientation were discarded on the car ride there as I reminded myself to keep an open mind about everything and take whatever was thrown at me and just run with it. Going in with that mindset made the difference between a great orientation experience and a subpar one, and, in the end, I met lots of cool people and left with 2 days in Bloomington now under my belt.

If you come out of orientation not really “feeling the love” though, here’s something to think about: Your experience at orientation is in no way any indication of what your overall IU experience will be like. Orientation is 2 days with a small group of people focused on getting acquainted with IU. Now, you have 4 years to spend with a whole bunch of people focused on a huge range of things. Isn’t that awesome?! Remember, your orientation constitutes only a fraction of next year’s incoming students. If you don’t click with anyone as well as you would have liked to, don’t sweat it. Maybe your future college best friends had their orientation a week before or a month after yours! Just keep that in mind.

2. Please come prepared. Please.

It's probably really nerve wracking showing up at orientation with no idea what classes you want to take, deciding on classes the morning of registration, then finding out once you begin registering that all of those classes are full. You can easily avoid this though! You'll receive an envelope in the mail (prior to orientation, of course) containing everything you need to know about orientation, including an “Academic Planning Worksheet.” USE IT. If you do this before orientation, your academic advisor will have a better grasp on what you’re interested in rather than having to pick your brain and brainstorm a set of classes for you to take.

Sidenote: I actually planned out my schedule before orientation! I looked at the teachers and times offered for every class I wanted to take and also made sure to watch the availability of each class to see if there would even be space left by the time my orientation began. Make sure you have backups, though- just to be safe in case a class fills up!

Go to http://registrar.indiana.edu/ to browse the selection of courses offered!

You can even go to http://ud.iub.edu/index.shtml to read the descriptions of all of those courses!

Nerdy But Necessary Tip: You might want to have a campus map on hand during registration to check if it's even possible to get from class A to class B on time! One of the classes I had intended to take was full by the time I began registering, so the map was really helpful when trying to figure out if my other options would even work time-wise!

3. Random, Yet Important Tips
  • Look nice on the 2nd day of orientation - that's when student ID pictures are taken!
  • On making friends: your best bet is to arrive with a good attitude and a smile on your face! Just introduce yourself and be friendly!
  • Stay overnight on campus instead of in a hotel! You'll meet more people and won't have to worry about missing out on any of the late-night festivities!
  • If you meet people you like on the first morning, exchange numbers! Chances are you'll be in different groups for the day, but you can always meet up later!
  • If there's a volleyball and a net around... BOOM. Instant friends. Just jump in!
  • Snap a picture between the Sample Gates to use for future #transformationtuesdays and whatnot (if you're into that)
Now that my orientation is over, it's time for BIGGER adventures...

For more articles about orientation:

The Main Differences Between High School and College

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You've successfully made it through moving in. You've already begun meeting new friends in your floor or residence hall and you've experienced the greatness that is welcome week. Now it's time to buckle down and remember the real reason you came to IU - school. 

We all know going from high school to college is a major transition. But before you step into your first college class, it's important to understand some of the changes, big and small. Here are some differences I noticed right away on my first few days of classes:

1. The hours of your school day. 

You probably had to wake up very early to start your day in high school (I started at 7:30), but in college you have some control over what time you start classes. Unless your first class is at 8 a.m., chances are you get to sleep a little later in the mornings than you would have in high school. Your day may also end much earlier or much later than high school depending on your schedule, but you also have some control over that. I've had days that ended at 1 p.m. and others that ended after 5 p.m. You may even have a class at night!

Also, you won't likely start and end at the same times each day. Your classes may start at 9:30 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays but not until 11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You may or may not have classes on Fridays. It's important to remember during your first few weeks on campus what day of the week it is so you get to the right place at the right time!

2. Breaks between classes. 

In high school, you probably had only 3-5 minutes between classes. Now, you could have as little as 15 minutes or as many as several hours between classes. I always try to schedule at least 30 minutes between classes so I don't have to sprint to my next destination (unless the next class is in the same building or in one nearby). With an hour or two between classes, you have the opportunity to eat, relax a little, get some work done, leisurely walk to your next class or run errands on campus. My favorite place to go during breaks is the union! It's much better than rushing through the halls of your high school. And unless your break is really long (more than 2 hours), I don't recommend going home to take a nap between classes. It's tempting, but it'll be very hard to get up and go back to class. 

3. Freedom to come and go. 

If you were late to classes in high school, you may have been written up or given a detention. Well, those don't exist in college! However, if you're late to class - even a few minutes late - you could fall behind or miss something important. I've discovered that classes usually start right on time; I recommend getting there 5-10 minutes early if you can! 

You can usually leave early or leave in the middle of class to use the bathroom, but it is a little awkward to stand up in the middle of a lecture or discussion and have everyone looking at you as you open the door (and then come back in). Unlike high school, you won't need a special pass or permission from the instructor to leave the room. Just consider what important information you might be missing by leaving early! 

4. Laptops in the classroom. 

It's not unusual for professors - particularly in big lecture classes so common during freshman year - to allow you to have your laptop out during class to take notes. Sometimes your professor goes through the material pretty quickly, and the best way to keep up is to type instead of scribbling in a paper notebook. You might even have a professor who has you download notes to fill in during lecture or who puts entire notes online after class! But be careful not to browse the Internet or play games during class, you could miss important material! Some professors don't allow laptops for that very reason. 

5. More responsibility. 

Now that you're in college, you won't have someone reminding you all the time to do your homework, go to class, study for that test and get enough sleep for the next day. It's up to you to keep track of all your assignments and make sure to fit everything you need to do into your busy schedule. 

While the transition from high school to college may seem a little scary, it's one of the most exciting times. Get ready for the best four years of your life - but don't forget about doing well in school!

Want more advice on how to succeed in college classes? Check out these articles!

The Great (Freshman) Migration

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Incoming IU freshman are less than a month from their move-in dates so it’s time to start talking about the big move! It’s hard to think about the fact that in less than a month most of us will be leaving the only home, family, and friends that we have ever known. However, we have to remember that this isn’t the end of the lives we’ve always known, simply the beginning of a new adventure.

While this change is undoubtedly scary, I’m going to share with you some of my tricks to prepping myself for the big move.

Watching my favorite movies

Recently I made the huge mistake of getting Netflix and since then I’ve been re-watching a lot of old Disney movies that I forgot I loved! Little things like this just remind me of all the fun stuff I did growing up.

Eating my favorite meals

When I’m the first person home in the evening I’ll make dinner for the family. I make a point of making each meal something that I love. Small home comforts like this are what I know I’ll miss most. I’ve also been going out with my friends to my favorite coffee shops and restaurants knowing I won’t be back for a while.

Going to the movies with my best friend

Throughout high school I rarely went to the movies, but it’s always been one of my favorite things to do. Throughout this summer, I’ve been to the movies countless times with my best friend. I’ll miss going there come this fall but it will always be one of my favorite things to do when I’m home.

Making my bedroom perfect

I have had the same bedroom my entire life. Yet over the 18 years I’ve been alive, my room has been at least 5 different colors, plastered with countless posters of various boy bands, and innumerable furniture arrangements. It wasn’t until 5 days ago that I sat back, looked at my room, and finally felt like it was just right. I’m looking forward to having a new home this fall, but I’m even more excited to have my perfect bedroom to come home to.

Catching up on TV and books

Over the insane four years that was my high school experience, I managed to lose track of some of the TV shows I love and books I want to read. In my summer downtime, I’ve watched all of Orange Is the New Black, Game of Thrones, most of Dexter, numerous movies, and several great books. Things I’ve wanted to do for years now are finally done, no matter how trivial they may be, it still feels good to get them done.

Moving to Bloomington is surely going to be a change for all of us but it’s nothing we can’t handle. With our support system at home and our new Hoosier family awaiting us, our new lives in Bloomington are sure to be quite an adventure.

Much love,

Eve

For more articles to read before coming to IU:

(Not So Obvious) Freshmen Years Essentials

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I know there are a lot of posts about important things to have your freshman year of college, but I want to share with you my personal nuggets of wisdom. These are my thoughts about what's not so obvious, but oh-so-necessary.

Letters and Stamps

This may seem old school, but when you miss your parents, siblings, or high school friends and no one answers the phone, writing letters is the perfect way to get out everything you want to say. Plus, I promise that your loved ones will be absolutely thrilled to receive mail - and might even send you something back!

Printer

Printers can be expensive, but let's face it: you're going to have to buy one eventually. When your quad printer stops working on the day your final paper is due (let's face it, this WILL happen at least once), you will thank the gods that you have a printer in your room. You can survive if you don't have one, it'll just make your life a whole lot easier.

Tide to Go

I'm not going to lie, I think this is kind of a life necessity. But it's especially important to have a Tide Stick when you have a nasty stain on your one nice shirt and an interview in ten minutes. Thankfully places like the Wright C-Store sell these, so you can buy one with your prepaid meal points!

Those are my short and sweet unconventional freshman tips. I hope you enjoy your time at IU - it's an absolute blast!

If you want some more advice, check out these posts:

On Coming Out to Your New Roommate: 7 Things to Consider

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Coming out as an LGBTQ+ kid in Indiana is usually nerve-wracking at best and dangerous at worst. And navigating how to come out to your roommate-- a stranger who you're stuck with for a year-- can be especially stressful.
I know. I've been there. So here's a short guide of things to consider when coming out to the roomie.

1. Play It Safe

First and foremost, priority numero uno, is your safety. If you are worried that coming out might affect your mental, emotional, or physical safety, then please don't. Assess what you know about your roomie; if they have a Leviticus 20:13 poster hanging on the wall...better not. By my very scientific estimate, 99.999% of people will be totally chill. But you ever feel unsafe, talk to your RA or CUE ASAP (acronym city over here). They can help figure things out with mediation, outside resources, pointing out safer, gender-neutral bathrooms and floors, advice, and even shifting roommates if necessary.
Now that we've gotten all the stressful things out of the way, we focus on the good stuff.

2. You Are Under No Obligation

Know that if you don't want to come out to your roomie, or don't feel it's relevant, you don't have to. Your sexuality and gender is yours and yours alone. You owe others no (zero, zilch, nada, goose egg) explanation.

3. Most People (99.999%) Will Be Chill

I talked to a lot of LGBTQ students and asked their roomie-coming-out stories. Every. Single. One. was 100% positive and were really glad they came out. Sometimes they said it took their roommate a whopping 30 sec-15 min to adjust to the idea of living with someone of different gender or sexual orientation. I talked to Doug Bauder, director of the GLBT Student Support Services, and he said that in his many years at IU, "the stories I've heard about coming out in the residence halls have been overwhelmingly positive." For example, at last year's first IU GSA meeting, a freshman arrived with half his floor in tow because they wanted to show their support of their floormate.

4. Honesty is a Generally Good Policy

Tons of people I talked to noted that they grew really close to their roomie after coming out. Chris Hooten, Forest RA and all-around cool person, points out that coming out can "ensure that both parties understand each other a little better and don't feel alienated, uncomfortable, or surprised." Being open with your roomie about something as personal as sexual orientation or gender identity sends them the message that you trust them. It also means you won't have to always introduce your girlfriend as your "very (very very) close friend" or always wear socks to hide painted toes from your "all-male" floor.

5. Cover the Bases

Coming out is always something that happens on a case-by-case, personal basis. If you're a happily flaming queer, it's probably best to surprise your roomie with a karaoke rendition of "Born This Way" complete with dance moves and confetti. Jk. After that post-coming-out wave of relief, don't forget to address logistics. You might want to discuss things such as overnight partners, changing, the just-because-I-kiss-girls-doesn't-mean-I'd-kiss-you spiel, preferred pronouns and names, whether they can tell others, and other boundaries. This kind of stuff could be perfect material for your roommate agreement. As stated in #1, you owe no one any sort of explanation or defense. However, recognize that people fear what they do not understand and that explanations can help put your roomie at ease.

6. There's No Wrong Way To Do It

Nowadays, a lot of people (including myself) come out before they've even met their roomie, via Facebook or texts of something. When she asked me about myself, I casually included the fact that I was pansexual among paragraphs about my siblings and hobbies and my obscene love of pasta. Online and pre-semester works because it removes a level of awkward and gives your roomie time to digest the information by the time the school year starts. Other people prefer face-to-face discussion for it's intimacy and sincerity. One person describes putting off The Discussion for two nervous weeks before finally kind of just blurting it out one evening. She says, "It ended up going extremely well. She listened and completely understood and didn't ask me any of the awkward questions like 'oh do you think I'm attractive?' The rest of the night was actually one of the best for us...we really bonded." Most people come out near the beginning of the year during the awkward getting-to-know-you-phase, but do whatever feels right. You do you, my friend.

7. Most Importantly, You Are Never Alone

IU has a very supportive and pretty fabulous (if an article involving gayness is written without the word "fabulous", does it even count?) GLBTQ+ community. They've got your back. The Gay-Straight Alliance, Gender Warriors, Queer Connection, Men/Grrrls Like Us, Sigma Phi Beta, the list goes on and on. If you're not sure what to do, swing by the GLBT Student Support Services on 7th and literally everyone in the building will be there for you. Talk to your RA or CUE. All of these people want to help you, really. We've been there. We know it really sucks sometimes, but we also know that things suck a whole lot less when you're part of a killer awesome rad community.

So good luck my friend! Get out there, bust down some closets, open some minds, butcher some preconceived notions, and live & love openly.

Name: Maggie Oates
Hometown: West Lafayette, IN
Degree and Major: BS Computer Science
Graduation Year: 2017

Review of Wright Quad: What to Expect

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So RPS has delivered the news: you’ll be living in Wright dorm for your Freshman year. Whether this information makes you nervous, excited, or a mixture of both, I’m here as a former resident to tell you the ins and outs of this central campus location.

I lived in Ruter hall – which is part of the famous “Virgin Vault” at Wright. This meant that our part of the building only housed girls. I know I know, bummer. But if you happen to have been assigned to this part of Wright don’t be so quick to disappointment. There are a few benefits to living in an all-girls floor.

For one, you don’t have to worry about walking around in a robe post shower in fear of being seen by a member of the opposite sex. The bathrooms will also be free from sweaty guy stench and you never have to worry about the toilet seats being left up. I’ve also heard hook up horror stories from some of my friends who can’t seem to dodge an old flame because they live right across the hall. You might also become really close with the other girls on your floor, and you can gorge on pizza while watching the VMA’s in the lounge with your floormates like I did instead of trying to look cute for guys all the time.

Virgin vault aside, here are some pro’s, con’s, and general advice for anyone living in Wright this year.

My biggest concern when I found out I would be living in Wright was that there would be no air conditioning. I’m not going to lie and say that this was never a problem when I moved in, but I can reassure you that it’s manageable. The best advice I can give is to bring MULTIPLE fans for the hot months of August and September. I had a revolving floor fan that was on pretty much 24/7 for a while. I also had a desk fan and window fan. I also recommend visiting the Crimson Creamery or Frozen yogurt place in Forest to cool down. Chances are you probably won’t be spending too much time in your dorm during these first few weeks anyway since you should be exploring campus! Once fall and winter comes the fact that you have no air conditioning will be irrelevant.

Wright is a pretty old building and my guess is that the university will have to start some renovations soon. You can tell the dorm’s age mostly from its restrooms. The showers gave me some issues on more than one occasion.   

Now that I’ve covered the old age and air situation, there are lots of advantages that come with living in Wright that I’m excited to share with you!

Wright is unique in a few ways: we don’t have “floors” per say, but “houses”. This means your actual floor will consist of about 10-12 rooms and the other members of floor will live above or below you. Your RA might not be living on your actual floor. In other dorms your floormates will be on the same floor consisting of 30+ people.

In my opinion, the best part about living in Wright is the location and close proximity to classes and the library. Wright is home to which is arguably the most popular dining hall on campus. This dining hall has many options including Sbarros, Mexican, Asian, healthy choices option, and Charley Biggs chicken.  There are also many beautiful murals painted on the walls of Wright that you can enjoy while you eat.

 

Wright Dining Hall photo courtesy of RPS

Wright also has a C-Store (short for convenience store). These C-stores spread across campus are AWESOME. They sell snacks, chips, ice cream, hot dogs, frozen dinners, candy, and any other food you might think of. Not to mention they sell deodorant, laundry detergent, nail clippers, and lots of other toiletries that can all be bought with meal points.

Wright also has a small computer lab and MM&M (Music Movies, and More) rental area. Most people come to the computer lab to print off papers for class or catch up on some study time. When you’re bored of Netflix the MM&M is an awesome place to rent DVD’s for a movie night.

Wright also has wardrobes and dressers in each dorm. Most other dorms have built-in closets. The advantage to having wardrobes is that you can move them around at your leisure so it is possible to rearrange your room around for more space, unlike having built in closets. I brought all of my clothes when I moved in and I had plenty of space for everything.

Wright is also close to SPEA, Kelley School of Business, and the Education building. You’ll also be in walking distance to Pizza X and Red Mango, which are food faves of IU students. Public transportation will also be easier for you since almost every bus stops at the library, which is right next to Wright.

Dorm life is definitely an experience that is unique to everyone. Most likely the memories you’ll make and the people you’ll meet will mean more than whatever dorm you were placed in. I hope you find your freshman experience to be just “Wright”!

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My Top 5 Tips For Incoming Freshmen

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1. GET INVOLVED

Most of us only get four years to enjoy our college experience. For that reason, it is important that we make the most out of every school year, every semester, every week, and every day of college. I am sure you all heard at orientation about how many clubs and activities IU has to offer. I can promise you that if you are bored in college it is probably your own fault, and it should be a wake up call to get involved. Greek Life, student government, charity events (like the Hoosiers Outrun Cancer 5K), the list goes on and on. Also, be sure to check out our B1G athletic events! Tailgate before football games, go to basketball games, or even check out our underrated baseball team and you will not be disappointed. Go to Little Five and be a part of the greatest college weekend known to man. Never be afraid to rep the candy stripes at any sporting event, either! Get your nose out there, meet people, and I guarantee it will help make the most of your college experience.

Go to the involvement fair, every fall in Dunn Meadow! 2. PRIORITIZE

As a freshman, college life can be a very overwhelming thing. There are going to be temptations of all kinds looking to steer you away from your academic goals. College is when you become mentally tough. You will learn very quickly that academics are a priority at IU for yourself and classmates, and chances are you will find out the hard way. There will be a time on a Thursday night when you have two options: go out and participate in "thirsty Thursday" festivities, or study for your 8AM exam the next morning. Once again, you will probably learn the hard way that taking the scholarly route is probably the best way to go. You live and you learn, and that is what Freshman year is all about.

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Use the study tables in the "stacks" (East Tower) and you will have nothing to stop you from studying! You will have a love/hate with good old Herman B. Wells Library! 3. FIND A STRESS RELIEVER

As I said before, college can be a very overwhelming time in our lives. You will experience stress that is unmatched. For this reason, stress relief is a must. Besides going out and enjoying the weekends, you need to find time to relieve stress during the week, because that is when you will need it most. Some suggestions: take a one credit hour class that will break up the day. I took both billiards and bowling my freshman year and found that the only thing on my mind in those classes was the activity I was partaking in. Another suggestion is to find something to do outside of the classroom, like exercise. I always ran around campus with my roommate during the evening after long nights of homework or studying. Anything that will help calm you down will be a necessity, especially if you are taking some hard classes!

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Take advantage of the WIC and the SRSC. Free with a swipe of your Student ID!4. USE YOUR HEAD

This tip is from all of us who have been in your shoes before. Just because you are in college now does not mean you are invincible, nor does it mean that you are smarter than the 35,000 others around you. If you do something stupid in your dorm or out in public, chances are that you WILL get caught for it. In a matter of seconds you can kiss that business degree good bye and move back into mom and pop's basement and go to college in a building that houses a bank in one half, and a college with four majors in the other half. Trust me, many of my peers that went to IU did not last long! Also, always watch your back. Try to never walk alone at night and definitely do not walk alone with headphones in. If you ever feel unsafe walking home at night, IU offers a Safety Escort service for FREE for all students and faculty. Once again, you likely only get one chance at the college experience, so don't mess it up for yourself and your future.

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5. ENJOY IT

As a sophomore, I can promise you that my freshman year of college flew by faster than any other academic year of my life. This was probably because I had the most fun I have ever had in my entire life. Every once in a while, when watching the Hoosiers play at Assembly or while walking to class, just stop whatever you are doing and take a look around. Remind yourself how lucky you are to be at one of the greatest universities in the country. Never take this experience for granted and I guarantee you will have the best four years of your life!

P.S. Learn the school song before you go to a game. Let Martha teach you!

For more tips and lists on how to handle your freshman year, check out these blogs:

Life Hacks for Freshmen

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Hello freshmen! 

You now only have three weeks until you officially begin at IU! You may be feeling a wide range of emotions, nervous about meeting your roommate, finding your classes, navigating the buses, writing your first college essay and keeping up with homework. I've been there and remember the week before I left for IU as if it was yesterday.

If WeAreIU.com had been around my freshman year, I can only imagine how much more prepared I'd have been before moving to Bloomington.

As a result, I've created a list of pro-tips to get through your first year smoothly and efficiently.

  • Eat chia seeds and almonds to help fight off the freshmen 15. 
  • But also go to all the Welcome Week events because...free food.

  • You'll quickly learn that you'll forever have a hate-hate relationship with the Ballantine stairs. Seriously, they're the worst.
  • Coffee isn't the only way to get caffeine - try green tea or lemon water. (Coffee is too expensive, anyway).
  • Always pack an umbrella. Also, bring a few. Bloomington wind shows no mercy.
  • You really do need to memorize the lyrics to "This Is Indiana." Trust me.

  • The Student Involvement Fair will be your saving grace.
  • Never do laundry on Sunday. Avoid it like the plague. 
  • Basketball is a way of life. Adopt it. Cherish it. 
  • The hot chocolate in Wright's food court will change your life.
  • Start your essays early. 
  • You'll be either team Pizza X or team Mother Bears. I've yet to meet someone in Swiss territory.
  • Have the courage to speak in discussion sections. Even if you don't enjoy it, it's in your best interest to speak in class. Participation points can easily be your friend and also your enemy.

I hope all, or at least a few, of these tips help you! Amidst your nervousness, don't forget to be excited, too. IU will soon be your home away from home.

Looking forward to welcoming you all to the family, freshmen! 

--Gillian

Never Miss a Bus Again with the DoubleMap App

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The IU bus system can sometimes be challenging and frustrating. Too many times I've waited forever for an A bus, only to have almost all of them show up at the same time! However, waiting 30 minutes in the pouring rain or freezing cold for a bus no longer has to be a problem. Why? Because there's an app for that!

The DoubleMap app tracks the buses for both the IU buses (lettered buses) and Bloomington buses (numbered buses). All you have to do is select the route you want to view (you can select more than one to see different routes at the same time) and the app will show you in real time where the buses are and where they're headed to.

Additionally, if you click on a bus stop on the map (the colored dots), information will show up giving you an estimated time of arrival for the next bus.

This app is extremely helpful when the weather's bad and you want to wait inside for a bus or if you need to know how long until a bus will come to your stop.

One word of caution though! Occasionally, the app is not accurate, so if you're running late it may not be the most reliable thing to use. I still suggest walking to get around campus because you won't experience any delays that can happen on a bus!

 Check out this article for more information about using the buses! 

Why IU?

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Choosing a college is easily considered one of the most daunting tasks of senior year. Beginning with the lengthy and seemingly never-ending college application process, the countless early morning SAT’s, and struggling to attach that stubborn transcript via Parchment. After surviving the applications, the wait for the letter is on. Whether it be the daily sprint to the mailbox, constantly refreshing your inbox searching for an Office of Admissions email update, or for us Hoosiers obsessively signing into One Start.

Although, November and the college application frenzy seems like a lifetime ago, I still remember receiving my acceptance from Indiana University. It was November 25th two days before Thanksgiving. I was doing my usual One Start sign in, expecting to read the same statement I had seen nearly fifty times, “We are currently evaluating your application.”, but instead read a “Congratulations you’ve been admitted to Indiana University. Welcome to the Hoosier family.”

This “ordinary” One Start notice oddly enough had much to do with my decision to attend I.U. Growing up in a small northern Indiana town, I’ve always imagined attending one of the large Indiana state schools, but the distinct difference between I.U. and the other public Indiana universities (including the West Lafayette rival) is its personalization and accommodations to students. I truly felt like I was being “welcomed” to the Hoosier family. 

With such a large campus and student body of nearly forty thousand, I.U. has put in the effort to create a family-like and inviting environment to their students, regardless of how many of them there are. From the decorative chevron and crimson #IUSaidYes envelopes to the holiday greeting cards that were sent. Indiana University offers great educational opportunities, a beautiful campus, and widely recognized programs, but most importantly a family. A home away from home. 

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Freshman Year Nerves: 5 Ways to Conquer Them

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It didn't hit you when you were filling out the housing application. It didn't hit you when you graduated. It didn't even hit you at orientation or when you were choosing classes. With Freshman year right around the corner the idea of going to college is becoming all too real and you've caught the Freshman year nerves. Luckily, you aren't the only one so here are some friendly reminders to help you show those nerves who's boss. 

1. You aren't the only new kid on the block!

The feelings you're having are completely normal and it's okay to have them! It's important to remember that you are not alone. There are people who completely understand what you are going through. So there are tons of people who can help you if you need it. Let's not forget that at some point we were all freshman once and everyone has felt those nerves in one way or another. 

2. "But what if I can't make any friends?"

Every time I hear this question I think it is absolutely ridiculous. The only way you aren't going to make friends is if you don't put yourself out there. Everyone is new! Nobody else has anymore friends already than you do. On a campus of 40,000+ students I can guarantee that you will find at least one person that shares a common interest with you and would like to get to know you better. Remember, Rome wasn't built in a day and neither is a group of friends. 

3. Get out of your comfort zone. 

College is going to be all very new. It will be filled with tons of new people and new experiences. It's really important that you try new things and do stuff that maybe you would've never wanted to do in the past. College is all about YOU. Take the time to discover yourself and you might be surprised at what you find.  

4. "Do I have everything that I need!?"

If you're anything like me, you've been freaking out since June about getting every single little item to make your life easy at school. The chances of you not forgetting something are pretty slim. Don't sweat it, Bloomington is not a ghost town. There are plenty of resources and stores to supply you with everything you may need. So when I start to worry I just think "hey, it's cool, I can just go pick it up at Target."

5. Classes are not going to chew you up and spit you out.

There's a stigma that college courses are 10x more difficult than high school classes. Friendly reminder: this isn't high school. So are your classes going to be challenging? Yes, but don't let that scare you. You were accepted because you have the potential to be a great and successful Indiana Hoosier. Make sure you put forth your best efforts and be your best self. If you do that it should be no problem to succeed!

So sit back, and relax. From Welcome Week to moving from home to the dorm and getting along with your new roommate Freshman year is sure to be a great experience. 

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Review of Wright Quad: What to Expect

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So RPS has delivered the news: you’ll be living in Wright dorm for your Freshman year. Whether this information makes you nervous, excited, or a mixture of both, I’m here as a former resident to tell you the ins and outs of this central campus location.

I lived in Ruter hall – which is part of the famous “Virgin Vault” at Wright. This meant that our part of the building only housed girls. I know I know, bummer. But if you happen to have been assigned to this part of Wright don’t be so quick to disappointment. There are a few benefits to living in an all-girls floor.

For one, you don’t have to worry about walking around in a robe post shower in fear of being seen by a member of the opposite sex. The bathrooms will also be free from sweaty guy stench and you never have to worry about the toilet seats being left up. I’ve also heard hook up horror stories from some of my friends who can’t seem to dodge an old flame because they live right across the hall. You might also become really close with the other girls on your floor, and you can gorge on pizza while watching the VMA’s in the lounge with your floormates like I did instead of trying to look cute for guys all the time.

Virgin vault aside, here are some pro’s, con’s, and general advice for anyone living in Wright this year.

My biggest concern when I found out I would be living in Wright was that there would be no air conditioning. I’m not going to lie and say that this was never a problem when I moved in, but I can reassure you that it’s manageable. The best advice I can give is to bring MULTIPLE fans for the hot months of August and September. I had a revolving floor fan that was on pretty much 24/7 for a while. I also had a desk fan and window fan. I also recommend visiting the Crimson Creamery or Frozen yogurt place in Forest to cool down. Chances are you probably won’t be spending too much time in your dorm during these first few weeks anyway since you should be exploring campus! Once fall and winter comes the fact that you have no air conditioning will be irrelevant.

Wright is a pretty old building and my guess is that the university will have to start some renovations soon. You can tell the dorm’s age mostly from its restrooms. The showers gave me some issues on more than one occasion.   

Now that I’ve covered the old age and air situation, there are lots of advantages that come with living in Wright that I’m excited to share with you!

Wright is unique in a few ways: we don’t have “floors” per say, but “houses”. This means your actual floor will consist of about 10-12 rooms and the other members of floor will live above or below you. Your RA might not be living on your actual floor. In other dorms your floormates will be on the same floor consisting of 30+ people.

In my opinion, the best part about living in Wright is the location and close proximity to classes and the library. Wright is home to which is arguably the most popular dining hall on campus. This dining hall has many options including Sbarros, Mexican, Asian, healthy choices option, and Charley Biggs chicken.  There are also many beautiful murals painted on the walls of Wright that you can enjoy while you eat.

 

Wright Dining Hall photo courtesy of RPS

Wright also has a C-Store (short for convenience store). These C-stores spread across campus are AWESOME. They sell snacks, chips, ice cream, hot dogs, frozen dinners, candy, and any other food you might think of. Not to mention they sell deodorant, laundry detergent, nail clippers, and lots of other toiletries that can all be bought with meal points.

Wright also has a small computer lab and MM&M (Music Movies, and More) rental area. Most people come to the computer lab to print off papers for class or catch up on some study time. When you’re bored of Netflix the MM&M is an awesome place to rent DVD’s for a movie night.

Wright also has wardrobes and dressers in each dorm. Most other dorms have built-in closets. The advantage to having wardrobes is that you can move them around at your leisure so it is possible to rearrange your room around for more space, unlike having built in closets. I brought all of my clothes when I moved in and I had plenty of space for everything.

Wright is also close to SPEA, Kelley School of Business, and the Education building. You’ll also be in walking distance to Pizza X and Red Mango, which are food faves of IU students. Public transportation will also be easier for you since almost every bus stops at the library, which is right next to Wright.

Dorm life is definitely an experience that is unique to everyone. Most likely the memories you’ll make and the people you’ll meet will mean more than whatever dorm you were placed in. I hope you find your freshman experience to be just “Wright”!

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Do you know about IT Training at IU?

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Missed Opportunites

From time to time, I run into students in their senior year at IU, who have never heard of IT Training. That's a shame, because they could have been building skills to improve the quality of their class assignments, and help them land a job after graduation.  We do our best to get the word out about the workshops and webinars we offer, but we know that students are bombarded with information from all kinds of sources at IU. So here's what you need to know about us.

What is IU IT Training?

IT Training offers instructor-led technology workshops and provides self-study training resources to the Indiana University community and beyond. We also partner with training companies like lynda.com, and Pluralsight, to give you access to a wide variety of learning resources. Visit http://ittraining.iu.edu to browse workshop and webinar offerings on topics like Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Python, HTML, Canvas, IU eText, and so many more. Thanks in part to your student technology fee, these services are offered free of charge.

Where is IU IT Training?

We offer on-site classes on the IUB and IUPUI campuses, as well as online workshops.When your register for a workshop you'll receive information about where to go, or how to log in online. 

Self-Study

If you prefer to learn on your own, download our workshop materials and work at your own pace. Learn things that aren't covered in the workshops by visiting the IT Training Tips blog.  You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, and Instagram.

So don't miss out on this great resource. When it's time to update your resume, you'll be glad you took a few workshops with us.

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The Home Stretch - Packing the Dorm Room

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Hello all!

I officially have five days until I leave my Dallas home and drive up to Bloomington! I'm excited to meet all of you and bask in that lovely Hoosier Hysteria I've longed for all summer!

Personally, one of the most stressful things about preparing for college is not necessarily moving from home to the dorm, or putting all of your stuff in one seemingly organized but not really organized pile, but packing. I can tell you that my mother has already found about everything I would need if I was living by myself, and the sheer amount of Container Store bags is amounting daily.

Therefore, I have a few things for you to keep in mind when you're packing. As my mother and I are the queens of organizing and packing every little thing into a tight space (aka the truck), my few tips and tricks should help those that are in the final stages of packing their dorm stuff and getting ready for IU!

1. Thin, Velvet Hangers (Also called Ultra-Slim Hangers)

I cannot emphasize these enough. Not only are they ultra-slim - perfect for putting more clothes in your closet than you originally thought - but these hangers have a nice velvet material on them so that your clothes, regardless of fabric, will stay on and not fall off. I've used plastic hangers since I was a toddler, and when I told my mom about the little tension rod I have for clothes in my wardrobe at school, she insisted that we buy these.

2. Double Up on Your Clothes

Now, if you have an idea of the size of your clothing rack, you might be thinking, "Well, I'll have to choose the clothes I want carefully for the sake of my small tension rod." But, you might not know that you can probably take twice as many clothes with the same amount of hangers. This pic is actually from the clothing rack I'm using to hang all of the clothes that I want to take to IU with me (which I'm pretty sure is all of them). I've put all of my cardigans and jackets on hangers that already have shirts on them so that I can bring twice as many clothes as I originally thought. This might be more of a girl thing, but since carrying a bunch of clothes to and from Dallas could be a hassle, I've just decided to bring mostly everything with the same amount of hangers for the space allotted in my dorm!

3. Pack Your Clothes in a White Trash Bag (The Ones You're Hanging)

It would be a hassle to have all of those clothes on those nice velvet hangers, doubled up for more clothes, and then have to take them all down and fold them into suitcases and other packing containers, but never fear! You can put a white trash bag over the bottom and tie the top around the metal part of the hangers so that you can hang them up the same way at home as you do in the dorm!

4. Put Your Socks/Undies/Bras in Your Boots

(And these are really cute)

When I moved houses, I put all of my socks, underwear, bras, and tank tops all in separate plastic bags to act as a sort of bubble wrap for all of my paintings and other things that would break without a sort of cushioning. But, as far as dorm packing, I'm not planning on bringing any moving boxes, and I can use things like towels to protect anything that could break. So, for your socks and other small garments, stuff them in your boots (whether they be rain boots, snow boots, or just boots in general). That way, you can just pull them out and put them wherever you want them in your dorm room when you get there.

5. Pack Some Things in Suitcases, But Don't Bring Eight Suitcases

Two Words: Please. Don't.

Since I'm moving in a couple days before actual Move-In Day, and I'm leaving two days before my move-in day to drive from Dallas, I'll be staying in a hotel for a day or two before actually moving into my dorm room. Therefore, it's only logical for me to bring a suitcase to live out of before I get to put my entire life into a tiny room. For the majority of y'all, however, bringing a suitcase or two full of shoes or something for your dorm room is a perfect idea! But don't bring more than one or two because you won't have any room for a bunch of suitcases in your room - it will be cramped enough already. So just stick to one or two, and leave the rest of the packing to other things that you can either use the rest of the year, send back with your family, or throw away.

6. Pack Any Folded Clothes in a Laundry Hamper

I don't really know anyone else from where I am that loves laundry with the passion that I do. Folding laundry is probably one of my favorite past times, so folding this entire week has been extremely fun.

Now that we've bypassed yet another nerd quirk of mine, back to business. For all of your shorts, pants that don't need to be hung up, athletic wear, and other foldable articles of clothing, folding them and stacking them in your hamper will prove especially beneficial. All of your clothes will already be folded and ready to put away. This method is the alternative to a large trash bag full of "folded" clothes that probably got unfolded and wrinkled when your dad threw them in the back of the truck.

This has happened multiple times in my life.

7. (For Those With a Keurig) Put K-Cups in Your Water Bottles

I was happy to purchase an Indiana University Nalgene water bottle when I came up for my Jacobs Audition in March. I've always been really happy with Nalgene's because, as a mega water-drinker, they hold a lot, and I can always clip my keys to the little loop at the top. Nalgene's hold a lot of liquid, so if you have one or two, you can stuff those pesky K-Cups in your water bottles, regardless of if you have a nalgene or not, and that way you don't have to haul yet another box in to complement the rest of the useless boxes that will make their way into your room.

I hope I could help you guys out with these packing tips. I'm in my last home stretch before officially leaving Friday for IU! Next Stop: Orientation and Welcome Week!

Go Hoosiers!

Miller

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Browse IT Training Workshops and Webinars by Date

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IU IT Training offers lots of workshops and webinars each semester, and there are a few different ways to find the ones you're looking for on our website. If you're interested in learning a particular skill, or a certain piece of software, you can select the link "Browse All Training By Topic." Browsing by topic will give you an idea of everything we have to offer. Once you find  what you're looking for, just check to see when and where the workshop is.

Another way to find training is to browse by date. When you browse this way, you can easily see what's coming up and choose the workshop that fits your schedule.

Here's a video to guide you through the process of finding workshops and webinars by date.

Means to an End: My Final Trip to IU

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As I prepare to start my final year at IU-Bloomington, I have found myself doing a lot of reflecting on my time that I have spent at IU.  A difficult transition during my freshman year lead to meeting some of my closest friends, which was followed by a memorable sophomore year that brought its own challenged and triumphs.  What came next was the turning point of junior year, while life snuck up on me as I turned 21, I was making some big decisions about what kind of teacher I wanted to be.  Now I am entering my senior year—the year I start student teaching, the year I officially move out, the year that my time at IU ends, and my life as an adult truly begins.  

If you find yourself on the same page as me, entering your final year at IU, I want to share with you a conversation I recently had with a cousin who has moved away and done the whole “last year at college” thing. 

  • Me:  Moving out/away from home is a very strange feeling…
  • Cousin:  …Such a bittersweet feeling, isn’t it?
  • Me:  …I guess I didn’t fully expect the bitter part of the bittersweet
  • Cousin:  I think it has to do with the fact that you realize you’re growing up and becom[ing] your own person, which is an odd, but cool feeling!  It also means you have an amazing relationship with your family, so the fact that there is the bitter part is a blessing!
  • Me:  Hit the nail on the head!  …it is just very strange growing up
  • Cousin:  I still have random days it hits me…I still can’t believe I’m an adult, married, living 2000 miles away from family…I think our minds take longer to catch up that our bodies do!
  • Cousin:  This is your last year right?
  • Me:  yep.  Also bittersweet
  • Cousin:  Cherish every day and make each one a memory!  Maybe blog about it so you can look back on all the memories

Make each day a memory.  Though I am still getting used to the idea of leaving home for good, the idea of control over my year is something to keep in mind.  We all have some control over the time we will be spending in our last year at school, so why not make each day memorable?  Do one thing every day that is memorable.  That is easily the best advice about how to spend my last year at school.  Of course there are things that we have to do to graduate—I have student teaching, applications, and interviews, but doing something as simple as taking a 30 minute break to watch a stupid comedy with my roommate could make each day more memorable. 

My mantra this summer has been “no expectations!” It is all about having a positive experience, and if you go into each day with no expectations you can do so many more things than if you are tied down by what you expect to happen.  If there is one thing that IU has taught me it is to create my own path; if I want something badly enough it isn’t just going to happen, I have to work for it.

So, friends, as we enter our final year at IU, let’s work hard, make memories, and have an excellent final year at IU!

Good luck packing!

Until next blog,

Claire

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