Maggie
The most frustrating thing about IU Bloomington is how different resources are housed in different offices around campus. Because IU is so large, many of its student resources are siloed by their function, meaning that career advising and academic advising are housed in different offices with different advisors. It makes it more difficult for students to seek out the correct resources or professionals.
Eryn
It is no secret that Indiana University is one of the biggest “party schools” around. As a Biochemistry major, the lack of study time has become increasingly frustrating. Living in a dorm, I have a limited about of quiet time because there are so many people on different schedules than my own. Granted, there is a library within a fifteen minute walk, but I have learned from personal experience that it is not a good idea to walk alone at night. There are not many things I dislike about Indiana University, but this would definitely be my number one complaint.
Katelyn
The most frustrating thing I have experienced is how hard it is to read the bus schedule. I am sure it is easier than what I am making it, but I can't figure it out and how to get on the bus to get off campus to go to the store.
Tasha
The fact that some of the older professors are stuck in their old style of teaching.
Caitlin
So much focus on alcohol within the student group
Daniel
One of the most frustrating things about IU is the size. It's one of the biggest schools there is. As a result, you really need to come out of your shell to get noticed by your instructors and professors. But once you do realize what it takes, you have a new skill and new strengths that not all of your peers might have.
Emily
I belive the most frustrating thing about my school was the fact that our advisors were not helpful. I'm not sure if it was simply a personal experience, but I interacted with at least 3 advisors who could not really point me in the right direction after graduation. They were helpful in which classes to take, although I could figure that out on my own, but they could not give me solid advice about a future career.
Steven
The weather this year has been brutal. The sidewalks are not always free of ice and snow.
Anastasia
A lot of social opportunities are party/alcohol focused, which can be difficult for people who don't like that. There are other social options, but they can be harder to find initially.
Abbey
Indiana University is too often stereotyped with the reputation of being a party school; however, it is an amazing institution that is obviously a fun place for students to live, but that stereotype does not at all define the school.