Indiana University-Bloomington Top Questions

I enjoy the fact that Indiana University is a large school. However, I like to be involved in the organization of events on campus and it has been frustrating to join an activities group that is so large you really don't get the opportunity to actively participate. I've found that joining multiple groups has helped this situation by providing more options for getting involved.

The potential that could be achieved with the talent and ideas here is not tapped into because social acceptance seems to be more important than personal development.

Indiana is known for its long, harsh Midwest winters. The most infuriating thing about the school is walking to class early in the morning in the bitter cold and snow. Second, the advisors are more or less worthless and each one will give a different answer to the same question. I was better figuring out my progress and needs on my own. Besides that I loved my experience at IU. The last thing I can think of is that certain introductory courses at IU that are required are severely overcrowded. I had classes with over 400 students.

The most frustrating thing about Indiana University is that it is hard to find scholarships that will help when paying off semester dues. I am a member of a sorority and also am a full time student. I have tried to contact my advisor and other admission staff about scholarships, but I can't seem to get any reliable information that will help me. The economy has obviously been down, and I feel as if my acacdemic could be awarded by a scholarship. I would love to help my parents out in this hard time.

the cost for out of state students.

Realizing that after these four years are up, you will be working and in the real world. It is frustrating to balance your social life and your academics. You need to focus on your grades but let loose every once in a while or you will regret it later.

Homework

The most frustrating thing is that it's out of state for me to go there and difficult to afford. Although I do receive financial aid, it isn't enough. Other than that, I think the luck-of-the-draw of the professors is frustrating. Some of them are great and intelligent and inspiring, and others are dull and really have no business teaching a college level class. I wish all of the classes were intriguing and challenging, not just half of them.

The nursing school is horrible, and they try to trick you by telling you to take the hardest classes possible as a weed out system. Very unfair to new students.

The finals schedule can sometimes be conflitcting.