Indiana University-Bloomington Top Questions

I truly believe that anyone could attend this school. Any race, religion, sexuality, personality and so on could find a place to fit in. Indiana University has so much diversity between its students that no matter who you are or what you like to do you can find something or someone that interests you here. The only people that probably would not like to attend this school would be someone who wants to attend a small school. IU is pretty big and can be a little intimidating if someone is not ready for it.

Someone who isn't truly dedicated to their future. Indiana University Bloomington has so many opportunites to help students advance and grow in their individual crafts; someone who is there simply because they do not want to work or join the military or another option should not be there, wasting valuable resources and taking up the time of a truly dedicated student.

I think that an unsocial, undetermined person should not attend this school. You have to be outgoing and like to be around people. They should like walking because the campus is huge. It's lovely and adventurous at the same time. The person can't sit in their room all day, they have to want to be outdoors.

If you are afraid of large schools, then Indiana University is definitely not a great choice. If you're looking for a school with a smaller students-to-professor ratio, then this probably isn't a good choice. Also, IU is very much a liberal college, and freedom of speech and thought is encouraged within and outside the classroom, so conservatives should beware.

A person who does not like large classes and who does not enjoy joining campus activities.

People who are from Bloomington.

Anyone would be happy at this school. Any and every one can fine there niche here.

Fair weather people should deffinitely stay away. I walk a mile to my classes in cold weather and come spring semester-- snow! Closed minded people should probably be wary. We have a very active, activist group working to build bridges and accquire acceptance for Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, and transgenders.

People completely against drinking, partying, etc. may find a fit here, it will just be more difficult. Anyone who does NOT like the cold, stay away.

Indiana University is a very large school with diverse students and myriad opportunities. Introverted students or those who want require a great deal of handholding would not excel here. It is absolutely a place where many can shine, given the multitude of academic and recreational activities. However, students must show initiative and commit to pursuing excellence to succeed at Indiana University else they get lost in the crowd.

Someone who wants very small classes with lots of personal attention from the professors. That's hard to find in a school of 40,000 people.

A student who is not dedicated and focused.

Those who are lazy and apathetic will struggle at this school, and if you are coming here just to party, your grades will definitely suffer.

Someone who is not ready to branch out, meet new friends, and study hard.

A person that is close-minded and ultra-conserverative would not enjoy Indiana University. Diversity is a very important part of the education as well as the environment of the university.

If you really like the atmosphere of small schools where you know everyone, then this school isn't for you. I feel right at home here because I love making new friends and I do so all over campus. Despite the 40,000+ students, you never really feel like you're alone or insignificant because there are so many small, close knit communities within this large campus. There are living-learning communities based on your interests whether academic or hobby based, which makes it easy for you to make friends if you're not used to attending a large school.

Someone that is not looking for a challenge, and does not want one of the best public education degrees in the country. Someone that wants to be given their grades instead of earning them. A person that would rather skate by instead of exceling. Someone that is closed minded about all forms of diversity, and do not want to have a great social life while earning their degree.

Students who wish to have a very personal 1 on 1 relationship may find Indiana University difficult to adjust to at first when large lectures are necessary in weed-out courses. In saying this, there is something for everyone at IU. If you seek your interests, you are very likely to find people like you and advisors who are able to accomodate to your needs.

Someone wanting small class sizes and a good academic advisor.

A person who doesn't do well in competitive situations should not attend this school. Even social or cultural situations and events can become incredibly exclusive, making it hard to really float amongst different groups or assimilate into new ones. There's a very small town feel about everything despite the fact that it is very large.