Indiana University-Bloomington Top Questions

You should not attend Indiana University if you are not serious about earning an education. People who attend this university need to be hardworking and willing to put in the effort. If you are not dedicated Indiana University is not the right choice. Every class here is challenging and prepares everyone for life after college.

Someone who is very conservative, shy, and does not like to interact with other individuals.

Someone who is too daunted by its large size and is unable to or unwilling to find a solid friend group.

I don't think there is any particular kind of person who shouldn't go here. There are things for all kinds of people here

If one is the type of person who is intimidated by a large campus, prefers not to have their worldview tested, shaken, and reformed, or is uneasy around people of different ethnic, religious, or cultural backgrounds, one should not attend IU. The sheer size of the campus guarantees that one will encounter people with wildly varying opinions and beliefs on a daily basis. As the students are fairly political here, it is hard to isolate one's beliefs from arguments and criticism. Debate, argument, dialectic, and polemic are IU's stock and trade.

If someone is not motivated and willing to work to better their future then they do not belong at IU Bloomington. The cost of attending IUB, like many other schools is steep and not worth wasting. If you are willing to put so much money towards your education then you should be passionate about creating a good future for yourself.

Anyone who is outgoing and personable will enjoy IU. The campus is large and students meet numerous people and great professors. If you are someone who likes acclectic and creative atmosphere it is a great school. Some classes are large but that allows the student to meet so many new people and create bonds in their life. It is a great Big Ten school with a lot of school spirit and so many degrees to offer. I fully enjoyed my 4 years in Bloomington and at IU, and left with the necessary tools to continue my career.

An incredibly conservative or narrow minded individual who doesn't wish to experience other lifestyles or beliefs.

This school seems to have something for absolutely everyone. It's a very diverse and unique place, where you can always find a varying amount of interests.

One who is not motivated or interested.

If you have a hard time branching out, and you are uncomfortable with being involved in extracurriculars in order to make friends, then IUB probably isn't for you. It takes some work to find your niche, especially if you choose not to party, so you've got to have a little courage going here. Those that do end up loving their four years there.

There is not a single kind of person that should not attend Indiana Univeristy. The university campaigns and pushes for optimal diversity and is on a great path to achieve it. There is a club or extracurricular activity for every individual. The Greek life is huge, followed by a great support for athletics, and several varying types of clubs and organizations.

A close-minded person who is unwilling to try new experiences and expand their views would not be best suited at Iniana University.

You should not attend this school if you are not willing to work hard for good grades or willing to explore different clubs or friends.

Someone who wants a very small school.

Somebody who is overwhelmed by a large community should not go to school here. It is a large campus with a large student body; it is easy to fade into the background and can be a bit of an adjustment if someone isn't used to an educational environment like that.

the kind of person who doesn't have dreams in life and has no goals set up. the person who does not believe in hard work and who doesn't like to have a good time. the person who doesn't want to experience college life and doesn't want to meet people from around the world.

A conservative person. The county where the university is located is strongly democratic, politically. Someone that would react negatively or feel overwhelmed with intense culture shock.

If you don't like big schools or lots of people or small towns, then IU is not right for you. Also, those who cannot stand cold icy winters and little sunlight should not consider being here. However, as a California native I have been able to adjust and can proudly say I now know what a true winter is like. There is a lot at IU and even the pickiest person can find something.

I think that if someone really does not like a big campus, then they should not attend, but that if they get involved with the school, that is a great way to make a big campus feel small. I think that enough variety is offered for IU to accommodate many types of people.