How do you survive 4+ years at IU?
Taylor Henninger
Major: Piano and Economics
“I just really enjoy playing piano. It’s always been something I find refuge in--even if it’s part of my degree. Also, talk to your professors, that’s probably the most critical thing, even for the smallest questions.”
Jacob Kern
Major: Psychology and Sociology
“Luck and a lot of BS. Studying and academics fall in there somewhere--I did a little of that, too.”
“I just walked around (Dunn Woods) for a little bit. That’s always been my refuge. I commute from Bedford, Ind., so I like to walk around there, get in touch with nature.”
Laura Whitt
Major: Marketing and international business
“I decided to get involved in one main thing freshman year, and I stuck with it. I got involved in a business fraternity (Phi Chi Theta), and through that I was able to manage everything academic and social.”
Sam Cantor
Major: Management
“It was really easy. The social aspect made it really easy to thrive here. It was kind of a hazy four years.”
Hillary Bradburn
Major: Political science, French, Spanish
“I really enjoy school, I enjoy doing homework, and I enjoy being stressed out. So that just worked out for me.”
Trevor Strefling
Major: Sports marketing and management
“The only thing I did to survive was to make sure I went to most of my classes. I found a good way to balance education with social life. I knew when I needed to crack down. Socially, you just gotta keep yourself busy doing any sort of activity that’s different from sitting around at home.”
Kaylin Ploeger
Major: Communication & culture
“I used to pull a bunch of all-nighters with Pizza X, of course. Working a lot has really kept me sane, too. And lots of phone calls home.”
Brent Rosenfelder
Major: Environmental management
“I found routines and good places to study. Just finding a niche that gives you the opportunity to get your work done without it becoming monotonous is important."
