Indiana University-Bloomington Top Questions

My first day of college was an unforgettable experience. Meeting my floormates, going to my very first party, attending a lecture of 250 students. This was all new and exciting for me, as well as other college students. From this experience, I've simply gained freedom. Not just the freedom of being away from my parents telling me to go grocery shopping with them or doing the dishes after a nice family dinner, and not the freedom of going to parties with friends until the break of dawn. Rather, this is the freedom to be myself. All my life I have lived under the roof of others, and family has been a huge value of mine. As of now, I am a new person who is on my own figuring out the ups and downs of life. The freedom I have to fail or succeed, to try things or to hold back, and the freedom to live as I am; my own authoritative figure. It is a privalege to attend college, living and learning about the atmosphere, and I now am able to gain and value freedom, while understanding that it is upon me to make big life decisions.

In my family school is not a popular thing. My parents both dropped out of highschool in their senior year. I However, did not give up on education. In fact, I desire to be a teacher and make education enjoyable for others. I am going to college to become an educated citizen and to learn how to teach others to do so. So far, college has been of great value to me because I have recieved guidance, had character growth, and had the chance to experience something worth a lot. College has provided me with the resourses and information to pursue my career choice. I have gain experience working with children and writing lesson plans. College has also been a place of great character growth. Living in the dorms and being around a very diverse crowd gives me the opportunity to share my values and encourage others to succeed. This experience is so valueable to me because its unique; not everyone gets a chance to go to college. I hope to show my family and community that knowledge is amazing

I have learned that life is to short to be worrying about the things you don’t have, but worry about the things you are trying to achieve, and this has help me become the person I am today. I am here at Indiana University to create a holistic lifestyle for myself and to limit the financial struggles that some of my family members are having. This has been valuable because I am the first to attend college out of my family, and is looked at as a role model to the younger generation. This college experience thus far has helped me keep a focused and goal oriented mind set for plans after my collegiate years.

When I started attending IU, I was very shy, always polite, and not very confident in myself and the decision to major in theatre. But after spending just a little over two months here, I am more sure of myself than ever. My theatre classes have made me a more confident and educated performer, and I have learned that people would rather see me as the fun, exciting person I am rather than just nice and polite. Being away from my family for extended period for the first time was difficult at first, but it forced me to grow up and become independent with matters like banking, buying groceries, and transportation. I can't believe I've learned this muchin only two months, and I can't wait to see what happens next!

Going here I have been able to make friends that will last a lifetime. When I first came here I was so shy and unwilling to talk to anyone. Going here has helped me break out of that shell and just be myself. Besides the academic experience, IU has been a life experience. I have grown up so much and am an entirely different person than when I first came. I wouldn't change what I had here for the world.

College has provided numerous opportunities for me to explore new subjects, make new friends, and grow as a person. Through my college experience, I have learned to defend an argument logically and persuasively, to respect other people's opinions, and to be a strong leader. My professors have challenged me and encouraged me to fulfill my potential. They have also opened my eyes to an entirely new way of looking at the world around me. For example, I used to think that history, while interesting, had little if any direct or practical importance today. Some of the best history teachers I have ever encountered completely changed my mind. They taught me that the great ideas of the past provided the foundations for all of Western Civilization; only by understanding them can we understand the present and build a strong future for those who come after us. My college education has been valuable for its own sake, not merely for the career preparation inherent in the experience. In pursuit of a higher education, I've learned how to think at a higher level. This ability will serve me well all through my life.

From going away to college I have learned many things and have grown up a lot in the process. I feel that because I have lived in Indiana most of my life I have been very sheltered to how the world really is. I have learned how to be very self-reliant and how to do things on my own. I was very restricted by my parents' rules while growing up in their home, and being in college has taught me the responsibility and self-accountability that I feel I was lacking before. Since college, I have been responsible for doing my homework on time, studying the appropriate amount of time for tests, and going to bed at a decent hour. I am also responsible for my meals, getting myself to school, and contacting my teachers if I have to miss class for any reason. My college experience has been valuable because I don't believe that I would have had the same amount of personal growth if I had stayed at home and attended community college.

College has been such a great experience in the first couple of months. The best thing has been getting involved with campus church group, campus crusade for christ, and strengthening my faith. The people I have met in this organization have been so good to me and have become some of my best friends. My psychology class has opened my eyes to the ways of learning, which has helped me improve my study habits. Overall Indiana University Bloomington is a great place to be.

My college experience is one I will cherish for the rest of my life. Not only did I gain knowledge academically, I feel like I have been able to learn who I am as a person. One of the many strengths that IU possesses is it's diverse population. When I joined the IU community, I felt that there was a place/group for everyone. I was able to meet so many great people that proudly expressed their different cultures and values. In addition, I like that the Greek community does not run the campus. Personally, I was a part of a sorority, but that was completely my choice. I felt no pressure or obligation to join. Although I joined a soroity, I was able to keep in touch with my friends that did not participate in the Greek community. I have visited other campuses whose campus thrives on sororities and fraternities. I am proud and grateful that IU is not one. In closing, IU's diverse community, large campus, and strong staff of professors gave me more than I expected to gain as a person and student. If I could do it over, IU would be my first choice.

My college expereince has greatly enriched my life. At Indiana University, I learned how to learn. My professors made me think and learn to express my thoughts both verbally and in written forms. I have utilized my degree to become a commissioned officer in the military. I am currently drawing my military retirement. I am also maintaining my knowledge of my two majors, by continually reading and thinking about the new advances in both areas. My time at Indiana University has made me into a life time learner.