Dance Marathon
Michelle Balaun2020-05-12T14:57:34-04:00You Can ... If You Want To Maybe you have never even heard of Dance Marathon. If you have a student at IU, you will definitely want to know about this e [...]
Entertainment, Fun Stuff to do!
Michelle Balaun2020-05-08T16:20:46-04:00Entertainment, Other Things You Can Do for Fun There is more than just football or basketball for entertainment around IU, in fact, the best part about [...]
IU Sports
Michelle Balaun2020-05-13T12:09:50-04:00Everything you’ll need to know about IU football and sports! Everyone loves sports, no matter what kind of sport it is. Way back when your student was d [...]
Honor Roll The highest distinction!
Michelle Balaun2020-05-12T16:56:39-04:00Did you get a letter? A big honor during IU’s graduation ceremonies is wearing the cream and crimson honor cords. Owning these honor cords means that yo [...]
So You Want to Be an Indiana Hoosier
Michelle Balaun2020-10-28T12:37:32-04:00Of course, you want to be a Hoosier! I was a senior in high school visiting my best friend who was a Freshman at IU. I wasn’t even thinking about becomi [...]
Places of Worship to Continue your Traditions
Michelle Balaun2020-09-10T17:39:50-04:00Keeping The Traditions of Worship If you’re wondering about keeping up the tradition of worship, here are some thoughts. Shortly after my daughter start [...]
Spring Break
Michelle Balaun2020-05-15T14:04:14-04:00Letting Off Steam Before Spring Finals It's Spring! If you're anything like me, you are putting together the cutest spring outfits, buying any bathing s [...]
Stay Fit While In College It’s Smart!
Michelle Balaun2020-09-08T14:58:24-04:00It’s Easy to Stay Fit! Staying fit at college is good for grades, did you know that? This is near to my heart as I truly believe exercise is critical to [...]
The Best Apps for Students
Michelle Balaun2020-11-10T13:42:10-05:00IU and College Studying Apps As students, we always hear from parents “Our lives were so much more difficult when I was your age.” While this is not alw [...]
The Stress of College
Michelle Balaun2020-05-15T14:36:31-04:00Here are Ways to Beat Stress at School Stress is a real issue in college life. Although college is a lot of fun and games, students also have a heavy co [...]
They’ve Been Accepted, A New Hoosier!
Michelle Balaun2020-05-16T16:36:43-04:00Accepted, here’s what you do now, new Hoosier! For those of you who have been accepted, and are lucky enough to be a future Hoosier, congratulations! It [...]
How to Transition as a Transfer Student
Michelle Balaun2020-05-21T12:54:28-04:00Better late than never. Transfer requirements. Want to transfer to a university, especially one as large as Indiana University, can be nerve-racking, bu [...]
Having a Car at College, Is It a Good Idea?
Michelle Balaun2020-06-01T09:43:34-04:00Can You Get by Without a Car? Going to college, I remember being so nervous that I wasn't going to have a car with me. I thought it would be so hard to [...]
Student Accessibility Resources at IU
Michelle Balaun2020-05-28T13:02:53-04:00Accessibility Accommodations for all Students Accessibility for all students is an important issue. Before college, I went to public schools in my town [...]
Go Big Red… The Cream of the Hoosier Crop
Michelle Balaun2020-10-22T12:00:04-04:00Putting Together Great Hoosier Outfits There is nothing more anticipated at Indiana University than a Hoosier game day. Gameday consists of exciting Big [...]
Examity Online Test Taking
Michelle Balaun2020-08-24T12:12:20-04:00Online Test Taking for Today’s Students As weird as it is that most classes are online, there are some benefits of an online class. Personally speaking, [...]
Working While Attending College
Michelle Balaun2020-11-10T13:42:36-05:00Working it - Make Some Moola While at School Growing up, working was normal for me. I have always loved having a job. I actually met my best friend from [...]
Safest Places to Visit Your Student This Semester
Michelle Balaun2020-10-14T11:51:29-04:00We Still Love to Visit Our Hoosiers Let’s face it, these are odd and crazy times! Things look very different at IU this semester but one thing is still [...]
Favorite Apartment Rentals
Michelle Balaun2020-09-30T12:29:32-04:00Here are Our Most Favorite Apartment Tips on Rentals Rentals, it is the future. Neither one of my girls or their friends stayed in the dorms beyond thei [...]
Banks & Credit Unions
Michelle Balaun2020-07-08T13:08:27-04:00Many Places to Grab Money, Banks Galore! Leaving for college comes with so many new things, but handling their own money can be one of the scariest. We [...]
Taking the Campus Tour
Michelle Balaun2020-09-05T09:26:32-04:00A Tour Can Help You Make Your College Decision It’s the season for campus tours. Many of you have already visited a multitude of schools but now that th [...]
Spring Sports
Michelle Balaun2020-10-22T10:40:12-04:00Everyone Loves Sports While the Indiana Hoosiers Football team is not always on top, some fans are quick to claim that IU is a Basketball school. I reme [...]
Advice I Would Give My Freshman Self
Michelle Balaun2020-08-06T21:24:46-04:00A Little Advice Goes a Long Way We could do with a bit of advice. Moving to an unfamiliar place where you don’t know the area or a lot of people can be [...]
Transferring to IU
Michelle Balaun2020-05-26T11:15:08-04:00Transferring and Change is Good Some students leave for college unsure of what to find and realize when they get there it is not the place for them. Per [...]
Trick or Treat The Halloween College Version
Michelle Balaun2020-09-28T17:31:42-04:00That was then… As a little girl Halloween consisted of dressing up for school, going desk to desk filling up my school basket with candy from my classma [...]
Football Time – Where to Watch the Hoosiers
Michelle Balaun2020-09-15T15:42:30-04:00College football … Hoosiers, It’s Time Over here we are counting down the days until IU football games are back in action! To start anticipating that ou [...]
Need Advice? Get Some Advising
Michelle Balaun2020-07-27T11:25:40-04:00Our Advice Guide to Getting An Advising Appointment The demand for academic advising increases as registration for the next semester approaches. Advisor [...]
Preparing for Grad School Exams
Michelle Balaun2021-05-07T13:11:35-04:00More exams, the fun keeps going! I know it feels like you just finished studying for the ACT/SAT’s and left for college, but before you know it, graduat [...]
Namast’ ay at IU Yoga
Michelle Balaun2020-09-21T17:52:49-04:00Keeping Peaceful, Zen, and Stress-Free with Yoga In college, I was determined to stay fit and healthy but I was not much of a gym girl. The school gym w [...]
21 and Oh So Fun at IU!
Michelle Balaun2020-10-26T15:28:45-04:0021 and an official adult now! Have fun! You hear the stories about students using fake IDs and going to the bars as freshmen in college all throughout h [...]
Staying at IU For Thanksgiving
Michelle Balaun2020-09-28T17:39:25-04:00Make Thanksgiving a Friendsgiving Managing Thanksgiving plans is always a challenge. This year Thanksgiving break is November 22nd-29th, and classes wil [...]
Controversial Speakers IU
Michelle Balaun2020-09-01T11:48:09-04:00Is Free Expression Controversial? IU’s beautiful Dunn Meadow is a magnet for protests, rallies, and debatable controversial speakers to frequent. IU emb [...]
The Benefits of Joining the IU Alumni Association
Michelle Balaun2020-09-15T14:51:27-04:00Alumni Networking, Perks, and More… Before you know it, you are walking across the stage at graduation and, with that last step, you are an official Hoo [...]
Volunteering Turns Your Compassion into Action IU
Michelle Balaun2020-09-01T12:09:32-04:00Volunteering with passion is key. Is volunteering the path for you? When you first go off to college, you will find that there is no shortage of opportu [...]
Register to Vote at IU
Michelle Balaun2020-10-07T12:47:37-04:00How to Have Your Vote Count While At College For students in a new city adapting to a busy college schedule, the voting process can seem daunting. As an [...]
Campus Resources for Students of Color
Michelle Balaun2020-07-30T12:54:05-04:00Campus Guide to Resources for Multicultural Students Campus diversity amongst students has grown considerably over the years and IU vies to maintain an [...]
Get Involved
Michelle Balaun2020-07-03T16:43:04-04:00Time To Get Involved! One of the most exciting parts about going to college is getting involved and finding new passions and hobbies all while having fu [...]
Finding an Internship
Michelle Balaun2020-09-09T14:36:57-04:00Learn About Your Internship Options I’m the type of girl who wants to have her life planned out. I like to stay organized, set goals, and reach for the [...]
Birthright Israel
Michelle Balaun2020-07-06T13:53:54-04:00Young Jewish Adults Israel Trip What exactly is Birthright Israel? Birthright Israel began in 1999 with a bold idea—offering a free, life-changing trip [...]
Intramural and Club Sports
Michelle Balaun2020-10-29T13:17:34-04:00You Can Still Play Club Sports in College When students are interested in sports but do not necessarily want to commit their lives to the game, club spo [...]
Football Seats at Memorial Stadium
Michelle Balaun2020-08-18T14:51:50-04:00A Guide to Seats at Memorial Stadium Going to fall football games and shouting the Hoosier cheers in the student section will truly be some of your best [...]
Indiana Hoosier Bucket List – Be Sure You Do These!
Michelle Balaun2020-08-03T12:45:24-04:00Check out these Hoosier things to do! If you have committed to becoming a Hoosier, there are a few things that you might want to check out over your nex [...]
Career Showcase: A Student Perspective
Michelle Balaun2020-07-28T17:04:34-04:00How to Align Your Studies With Your Future Career Plans Entering college is one of the most exciting times of your life, but it also comes with the daun [...]
It’s All About the Delivery
Michelle Balaun2020-09-15T13:15:29-04:00Delivery is the way To Go! Taking time away from studying to eat a meal sometimes feels impossible, yet it is totally necessary. When you are in a good [...]
Technology Needs at IU
Michelle Balaun2020-08-18T13:59:48-04:00Check Out What You Get for Free! HaveUHeard that Microsoft Office 365 is free for all enrolled IU Students? Office 365 is a cloud-based suite of product [...]
Where and how to Pregame at IU
Michelle Balaun2020-07-21T14:13:44-04:00Get Ready For A Fun Pregame Day! Pregame festivities are one of the most fun and exciting aspects of game day… and college! Most students will drink bef [...]
Wake up Hoosiers! It’s Game Day!
Michelle Balaun2020-10-22T11:55:50-04:00Get Ready For the Big Game Hoosiers, With These Attire Tips! The best feeling for any college student, particularly if you’re a Hoosier, is waking up kn [...]