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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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WHAT’S A HOOSIER? The history behind IU’s confusing mascot LEO R. DOWLING INTERNATIONAL CENTER A center linking you to the community GET TO KNOW IU Tips and trivia FINDING YOUR PLACE Get involved and make new friends SHOPS & RESTAURANTS OF BLOOMINGTON Get a little taste of home

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CULTURE CENTERS AND RESOURCES Places to help you feel at home HOW TO STAY IN TOUCH From snail mail to long-distance calls INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS Celebrate world culture HOW TO GET AROUND IU Bus, bike and walk EXPLORE BLOOMINGTON Get off campus

elcome to Indiana University! Located in Bloomington, Ind., this campus is handsdown one of the most beautiful in the world, which is what first drew me to it.

But as I spent more and more time here, I soon grew to realize all the unique qualities about IU and Bloomington that made me love the place even more and helped me expand my horizons.

From dining at one of the many ethnic restaurants located on Fourth Street to attending the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival every fall to living with students from Russia and China on my floor, IU has given me many opportunities to meet people from different backgrounds and give me a taste of other cultures.

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Caitlin Peterkin Special Publications Editor IU and Bloomington have opened so many doors to me, and I hope they will for you, too.

Take a look through this guide to learn about where to go downtown, how to get involved on campus, where to find help with the transition and what it means to be a “Hoosier.”

Welcome to the family.

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What’s a Hoosier?

A look into Indiana University’s unique mascot

HISTORICAL HOOSIERS Over the years, there have been several attempts to give IU a real mascot. Here’s a look at some of those failed concepts.

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Merriam Webster defines “Hoosier” as a native or resident of Indiana.

The definition is straightforward enough, but it doesn’t provide any insight as to where the nickname came from or what it really means.

Steve Haller, senior director of Indiana Historical Society’s collections and library, wrote the article “The Meanings of Hoosier — 175 Years and Counting,” which examines the word’s origin and usage.

He cautions those searching for an obvious meaning.

“When you boil it all down, you will not find a decisive meaning or origin,” Haller said.

Although the etymology of “Hoosier” is unknown, several theories live on.

One of the more likely explanations comes from former IHS secretary, Jacob Piatt Dunn.

After extensive research, Dunn concluded the word “Hoosier” likely derives from the word “hoozer,” which in the Cumberland dialect of England meant anything large, like a hill.

When Cumberland

immigrants came to North America, their descendants applied the word to those who settled in the hills of southern Indiana.

IU 2012 graduate Gretchen Krumwiede said she’s heard multiple stories about the word’s origin.

“I think the one I heard most often was that at a basketball game, someone’s ear fell off and they held it up and said ‘Whose ear?’”

Krumwiede said.

This story may be a variation of a joke poet James Whitcomb Riley’s made about the word’s origin.

Former Indiana Gov. Joseph Wright said “Hoosier” came from a Native American word for corn, “hoosa.”

The theory is doubtful, though, as no such word has been found in any Native American languages.

In any case, Haller said the word’s linguistic origin is not as important as its 1800s usage. It was a way for Indiana residents to refer to themselves and for others to refer to them.

John Finley’s poem “The Hoosier’s Nest” helped reinforce the word’s legitimacy.

By the 1840s, Indiana government officials were calling their state “the Hoosier state.”

IU’s adoption of the Hoosier nickname for its athletic teams has given the word further meaning for those at IU. “From an athletic standpoint, it’s not a tangible thing,” IU Deputy Athletic Director Scott Dolson said.

“It’s more of a feel and a way that you believe. It’s the way you carry yourself, the way you treat people, the way you show support for your school.”

Senior Ryan Diefenderfer said he agreed.

“Bloomington in general is a great cultural place, so that ties in with the school spirit and what being a Hoosier is for me, at least,” Diefenderfer said.

Krumwiede said being a Hoosier is about taking pride in one’s self and school.

“People are always really proud to say they’re a Hoosier, that they’re from IU,” she said.

Dolson said that pride extends throughout the whole university.

“In general, whether you’re in IU athletics or the Kelley School of Business or what have you, everyone takes pride in the fact that they’re part of the Hoosier nation and they’re Hoosiers,” Dolson said.

HURRYIN’ HOOSIER, 1960S This bison was one of IU’s most famous mascots. It represented the Hoosiers in the 1967 Rose Bowl, but died out soon after.

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An adjustment Leo R. Dowling center helps international students adjust to IU

BY CORY SCHMIDT caschmid@indiana.edu

The Leo R. Dowling International Center’s mission is to support international students during their transition process and throughout their time of study at IU. The center acts as a link between international students, international student organizations and the Bloomington community.

So, who was Leo R. Dowling?

In 1943, Dowling was appointed counselor to foreign students by President Herman B Wells. Eight years later, Dowling proposed that Jordan Manor, also known as “the Gray House,” act as an international social center.

The center was moved to a farmhouse on Third Street in 1953 and eventually moved to 111 S. Jordan Ave., where it has remained for the past 54 years.

Now, the center is being moved once again. The Office of Overseas Study will begin using the house in August, while the Leo R. Dowling International Center and the Office of International Services will move to Seventh Street.

“In the end we are better off,” said Rendy Schrader, director of international student and scholar advising.

“In reality, we’ve outgrown the current center because we cannot exactly host international events.”

Programming function will continue, but will spread across a broader range of venues. The office will organize several programs at the Indiana Memorial Union and in the residence halls, such as concerts at Willkie, in addition to the cultural coffee hours they host every Monday

in Teter Quad.

“International students will be more visible as a result of being everywhere,” Schrader said. “Hopefully, that will make international students feel more approachable because we won’t be up in our house on the hill. We will be in our community, doing things.”

Recent census data from fall 2011 reports that IU has 2,764 international students in attendance, a 22 percent growth in enrollment since 2007. More than half of all international students come from Asian countries, the most common being China.

Transition for many international students, however, can be difficult. Typical challenges might include loneliness and depression as a result of feeling left out of the domestic body.

“Some people might think the language is the most difficult problem, but the real challenge is the different culture and attitude,” said Jinsoo Cha, sophomore from Korea and intern at the Office of International Services. “Asian students are not used to speaking up in class. I think a lot of students may be reluctant to changing the cultural attitudes that they are used to.”

Chinese international student and junior Catherine Zou agreed.

“We have a different culture, and we live in different societies, so our topics of communication are different,” Zou said. “We aren’t always comfortable talking about topics we do not understand. Americans seem to talk about everything, like if their professor was late for class. We don’t really talk about stuff like this.

We don’t think it’s any of our business.”

Along with the International Center, there are other services on campus for international students to take advantage of.

Counseling and Psychological Services is a free program through the IU Health Center where students can meet with professionals to discuss any issues, ranging from academic to familial to emotional.

Dr. Nancy Stockton, director of CAPS, said many international students use the service.

“They come with concerns ranging from adjusting to a new place, new food, adjusting to the academic environment,” Stockton said. “They also sometimes come with more personal issues, like coping with a family member back home who might be ill, and we work out how to be supportive to the family member and how to be a student at the same time.”

Stockton also mentioned that CAPS works with and consults various centers on campus, such as the Asian Culture Center and Leo R. Dowling to be as informed of different cultures and experiences.

Regardless of where an international student is from, the Office of International Services and the Leo R. Dowling International Center do their best to help these students feel as welcome as possible, despite challenges that might arise.

“If you look at why international students come here, it’s clearly because they are interested in this specific university and not just American culture,” Schrader said.

“IU is a Big Ten school and, thankfully, still a relatively safe environment. I would

HAVE A QUESTION? NEED HELP? Would you like a conversation partner to help practice English?

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like to see more American students show up to cultural coffee hours. I also think, while it’s easy for students to make friends from their own country, they should step outside of that box.

International students need to be comfortable with participating in academic life as it relates to domestic students.”

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IU GET TO KNOW

IU TRIVIA Welcome to IU! To get to know the University better, check out these trivia questions. How many do you know?

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What is IU’s moto?

Many buildings on IU’s campus are made with this gray stone.

What is it?

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Showalter Fountain is in the center of IU’s Fine Arts Plaza.

What moment from Greek mythology does it depict?

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What is an Arbutus?

What Chinese-American architect designed the IU Art Museum?

Culture shock can impact many students, affecting their eating, sleeping and studying. IU’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides tips for international students to help with cultural adjustment.

Get enough sleep and exercise, and eat well.

Maintaining good physical health is essential to balance mental and emotional health.

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There are many libraries on campus. Which one is famous for rare books and manuscripts including the Gutenberg Bible and volumes of Islamic poetry?

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Who is considered to be the most successful collegiate soccer coach in the history of the sport?

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Elinor Ostrom won the Noble Prize in what area of research?

What is the name of IU’s mascot and nickname for students and fans?

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Who was named IU’s “Man of the Century� before his death in 2000?

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ANSWERS 1. Lux et Veritas. This Latin motto translates as Light and Truth. 2. Hoosier. People cannot agree, however, on what the word Hoosier means. For more information, see p. 3. 3. Limestone. Southern Indiana is famous for the mining of this material that is used in buildings around the world including the Empire State Building in New York City. 4. The fountain’s sculpture depicts the Birth of Venus. 5. An Arbutus is a flowering tree. It’s also the name of IU’s yearbook. Want to have your photo in the yearbook? Get more info at idsnews.com/arbutus. 6.

The museum was designed by I.M. Pei. He also designed the Louvre Pyramid in Paris.7. The Lilly Library. Want to visit? You can get more info at indiana.edu/~liblilly.8. IU’s Jerry Yeagley.

The coach’s teams won six NCAA Championships and he never had a losing season as coach from 1973-2003. 9. Economics. Ostrom was a professor at IU until her death in June 2012. 10.

Herman B Wells, the University’s 11th president and long-time chancellor. Wells was a muchbeloved and visionary figure on campus.

Stay active. Keeping busy during times of stress allows your mind to stay positive.

Walk to Kirkwood, attend an athletic event or see a performance on campus.

Take a minute to appreciate accomplishments.

Recognize what is going well in your life, from academics to friendships.

Also realize that what you are doing (living in a foreign

country) is a remarkable opportunity not everyone has.

Create new friendships.

Meeting and learning about new people are important steps to acculturation.

Avoid using alcohol and illicit drugs as a way to cope.

Many college students turn to alcohol and drugs to deal with the stress of college life, but using them only hides the problems and can even bring on more.

Find healthier alternatives (exercise, reading, keeping a diary) to stay positive.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT STATS Students come from more than 160 countries to attend IU. Curious about where they’re from and what they’re studying? Check out these statistics.

TOP 10 PLACES OF ORIGIN 1. China 2. South Korea 3. India 4. Taiwan 5. Saudi Arabia 6. Canada 7. Hong Kong 8. Turkey 9. Indonesia 10. Japan STATISTICS AS OF FALL 2011 FROM THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL SERVICES.

TOP 10 FIELDS OF STUDY 1. Business 2. Social Sciences 3. Computer Sciences 4. Visual and Performing Arts 5. Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education 6. Education 7. Human Services 8. Biology 9. Communication 10. Mathmatics and Statistics

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FINDING YOUR PLACE

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It can be intimidating enough to start at a big school like IU, but it can be even scarier in a totally new country.

Luckily, IU offers students countless opportunities to get involved and make new friends.

“We see the whole world,” said Sandy Britton, director of Leo R. Dowling International Center. “Our mission is to give international students a home away from home.”

The International Center puts on workshops that enable students to learn about the U.S. classroom, and offers tutoring services and conversation clubs so that students may practice new languages or improve their English.

Britton said the center’s staff helps support students and encourages them to get involved with the campus.

The greek system also offers another way to expand a student’s extracurricular activities with fraternity options for men and sororities for women.

“We have students from all different values,” said Ashley Clark, a former IU Panhellenic Association executive officer.

“Regardless of where they are from or background, we learn something from our brothers and/or sisters and from every walk of life.”

About 18 percent of IU students go greek, including the on-campus houses, off-campus houses and multi-cultural organizations.

As a part of engaging in the greek community, a multitude of resources are available both at IU and in Bloomington.

Members are involved with volunteering and philanthropy events. It can even provide

connections to alumni and access to jobs.

The IU Usher Corp through the IU Auditorium is one of the most popular student organization on campus, and it offers another opportunity to get involved.

With the benefit of seeing at least six shows for free a year, there is a good reason why about 800 students of all backgrounds come out to sign up.

“We have a very inclusive atmosphere,” Guest Services manager Jennifer Maddox said. “And if you don’t have a friend, it is easy to make a close network of friends.”

Plus, the organization gives back to the community through Habitat for Humanity and community house kitchens, as well as to its volunteers through formal dances and award ceremonies.

Finally, participating in intramural sports allows all students to increase their physical activity and get involved on campus.

Matt Ferdinand, a graduate assistant of intramural sports, said he liked the exercise component to getting involved.

“I am a big proponent of leading an active and healthy life style, and intramurals does just that,” Ferdinand said.

Getting involved in intramural sports is a fairly popular way students get to know one another.

“Intramural sports is represented proportionally well with the IU population,” said Chance Young, an interim assistant director of intramural sports.

No matter what you choose to get involved with at IU, everyone is connected, Clark said.

“We wouldn’t be here without IU,” she said.

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lthough it’s in the middle of Indiana, Bloomington is a global and diverse town. With one of the nation’s highest rates of ethnic restaurants per capita, there are so many international flavors to try – maybe some from your home country!

There are also different shops located around town that reflect the cultures of Tibet, Indonesia, Africa and more, with items you can use to decorate your room or send back home as gifts.

Make sure you get out into the town and explore all the different cultures Bloomington offers.

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A TASTE OF HOME

BY ALLISON BERRY alcbery@indiana.edu

Being away from home can be difficult. Being away from any kind of food you consider familiar can be even worse.

Luckily, Bloomington is home to several businesses that offer international options for either staying in to cook a favorite dish or spending the night on the town at one of several restaurants that offer international cuisine.

To prepare you for nights when peanut butter and jelly or Easy Mac just isn’t going to cut it, these places will help you on your journey toward finding a taste of home.

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EATING OUT, ORDERING IN If you’re looking for some home-cooking or just want to try something new, eating out can be a great option.

Downtown Fourth Street is a popular place to find just what you’re looking for.

This area houses ethnic restaurants such as Amol India and Taste of India, which both serve

Indian cuisine, Anatolia, which serves Turkish cuisine and the nearby Snow Lion, which serves Tibetan food.

Other international options are Puccini’s La Dolce Vita, which serves Italian food, and Siam House, a Thai restaurant on Fourth Street.

A great resource available to Bloomington residents is www. btownmenus.com, a website that provides a delivery service of some of the best Bloomington restaurants.

The website includes dozens of options, from pizza or candy to Tibetan or Japanese.

In addition to being easy to use, it also features regular specials when you order from the it.

GROCERY SHOPPING Knowing exactly where to look for hard-to-find ingredients can make a trip to the market much less stressful.

Grocery stores like Kroger and Marsh have aisles with international ingredients, and both stores have multiple locations in Bloomington.

Kroger has four locations in Bloomington, including a store at 528 S. College Ave. near campus and 1175 S. College Mall Road

near the 9 bus route.

One specialty ingredient offered there is Tahini, a sesame paste used in Middle Eastern dishes.

Marsh also has two locations around the IU campus at 1825 N. Kinser Pike and 123 S. Kingston Drive near the mall. It offers a variety of kosher options and Indian, Asian, European and Hispanic products. One specialty offering here is mango chutney, which can be found in the Indian food section.

Marsh will also sometimes order a specialty item for you if you can’t find what you’re looking for.

Both of these markets offer discount cards, which you can get within the store and provide discounts on select items.

Sahara Mart is also an option for international ingredients at either of its two Bloomington locations, one at 2611 E. Third St. and one at 106 E. Second St. The family-owned store prides itself in providing a wide variety of products, which include organic options, glutenfree products and international products from nearly every part of the world imaginable.

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INTERNATIONAL FASHIONS FIND THEIR NICHE

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f you’re missing the fashions of your hometown and looking for a good place to shop, don’t worry - here are plenty of international options in downtown Bloomington.

ATHENA 116 N. Walnut St. 812-339-0734 With an assortment of embroidered tops, flowing floorlength skirts, hand-dyed scarves, tapestries and unique stone and silver jewelry, Athena has it all.

It also sells a variety of global music, including CDs for belly dancing, meditation, drumming and Latin dance.

As a free-trade store, Athena’s buyers regularly fly to Bali, Indonesia, to purchase jewelry directly from local artisans.

“Our buyers like to meet with the local artists and do business with them personally,” Athena sales associate Katelin Vesely said. “That’s about as fair-trade as it gets.”

Along with Indonesian jewelry, Athena’s merchandise comes from Guatemala, Poland, Nepal, India and West Africa, among others.

Prices range from about $15 to $60.

YANGKEY’S TIBET SHOP 114 S. Indiana Ave. 812-334-7773 Known for the famous “Magic Skirt,” which can transform into a number of different styles of tops or dresses, Tibet Shop sells gorgeous handmade clothing and jewelry.

At fair prices, Tibet Shop retails silver earrings, pendants and necklaces, as well as colorfully embroidered dresses, purses and tapestries. They also have a whole wall dedicated to scarves.

Prices range from about $2 to $90.

GLOBAL GIFTS 122 N. Walnut St. 812-336-7402 Stocked with merchandise from more than 35 countries, Global Gifts supports artisans worldwide as a fair-trade, nonprofit, volunteer-run store.

The store offers knitted hats made from deconstructed saris from India, vibrant handbeaded headbands from Guatemala, silver cuff bracelets from Indonesia and woven totes from Bangladesh.

It even places a tag on every item in the store to indicate where the article originated, and some tags tell a story about the particular history of the material or artist.

“International students will see things in our store that are familiar to them in craftsmanship,” Volunteer Coordinator and Assistant Manager Tana Hellwig said. “We also provide them with a chance to support artisans in their home country.”

Prices range from about $2 to $100.

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A cultural organization might help you find your niche at IU, whether you are ready to learn about other cultures or you want to find a place to feel at home.

The International Center is a great place to start, and it can point you in the direction of many of the other of IU’s culture centers.

“I find that an international student, often more homesick, will enjoy more culturalspecific events,” said Lillian Casillas, director of the La Casa Latino Cultural Center.

That is what she tries to provide for students who come to the center. Known as La Casa (or “the house” in Spanish), to many students it becomes just that — a home.

From the annual Festival Latino to the home-cooked dinners, Casillas and her staff work year-round to put on programs in hopes of educating on culture and providing resources to students.

“As soon as the students come to campus, I like to have an open house,” Casillas said, “so that they know we are here.”

Comfort is what the Center for Human Growth tries to provide with its international student support group. The support group offers a five-session series that focuses on different topics such as homesickness, adjustment issues and stress management.

The program is just one of the resources the center offers as part of its counseling services.

Yvonne Mok, a master’s student doing her practicum at the center, encourages everyone to take advantage of the services.

“The programs are good for getting to know more about American culture,” she said.

“We can share our experiences and support one another.”

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STAYING IN TOUCH

How to maintain contact with friends and family

BY JULIA HALLER jlhaller@indiana.edu

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hough many are excited to study abroad, homesickness can occur and have a negative effect on your experience here. It’s important for students to have a way to talk to parents and keep them updated on their lives.

Not fully knowing the language and becoming used to different foods and customs from American life can be daunting, but there are ways for students to stay in contact with families while overseas.

INTERNET The Internet offers an inexpensive way for students to keep in contact with their families while they study here.

It is even easier to message and video chat because these applications don’t have to be downloaded. They are offered through email accounts such as Google’s email service, Gmail.

“I recently used Gmail’s video chat to talk to my brother, and it worked quite well,” IU student Hany Alsalmi said.

Skype is also an application that can be downloaded through the Internet. It allows students to video chat, message or simply call others who have Skype for free.

For a small fee, Skype makes it possible for students to call their parents’ phone from a computer.

PHONES Purchasing an international phone plan through cell phone providers is an option for students, but many find the cheaper alternative is buying a calling card.

“I use a calling card because there are high charges on data plans,” former IU graduate student Hardeep Singh Sabharwal said. “There is an Indiana company that sells them, and there are just a lot of calling cards in the market to choose from.”

Another option is Utalk, a phone service provided

by MobileSphere, which allows international students to place phone calls to their families and friends overseas at minimal costs.

A prepaid calling service, Utalk allows students to register up to three phone numbers and send free domestic text messages. Students can pay for this service through their bursar account.

MAIL Bloomington offers ways for all students to send and receive packages to and from their parents.

Students can mail packages at FedEx or the United States Postal Service offices in town. Packages are delivered to the dorms or the student’s off-campus residence.

“I sometimes send documents and presents for my family by using the post office,” graduate student Jung Eun Lee said.

Despite easy access to the post office and FedEx locations, it can be expensive for students to send packages home. Sabharwal has found an alternative way to send things home.

“I usually send packages home with friends who are from the same city in India,” Sabharwal said. “If they are small, three to four pounds, it doesn’t add too much weight to their luggage.”

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BLOOMINGTON FESTIVALS With dozens of festivals, you’re never far from home – or anywhere else in the world.

Every year, Bloomington puts on more than 15 major music, food and cultural festivals. Working with organizations both on and off-campus, the city puts on numerous events reflecting cultures from around the world.

Here is just a sample of some festivals held throughout the year.

For more information about these festivals and other events, check out www.idsnews.com/happenings and www.ois.indiana.edu.

WELCOME RECEPTION IU grad student Janeke Thumbran proudly displays her earrings from her home country during a welcome reception for Indiana University’s international students at the Leo Dowling International Center. The center organizes special events like this meet-andgreet to support the university’s 4,757 international students.

HOLI FESTIVAL Holi is a Hindu festival welcoming the beginning of Spring. Known as the Hindu “Festival of Colors,” devotees traditionally cover each other with crushed and dyed rose petals which are meant to equalize all people despite their social status or gender.

LOTUS FESTIVAL Yara Castellanos Diaz performs with the Creole Choir of Cuba during the Lotus Festival. The Lotus Festival occurs every September and is meant to explore and celebrate different cultures of the world through music and arts.

VIETNAMESE CULTURE NIGHT Eva Chan performs a Vietnamese dance at the Vietnamese Student Association’s Culture Night at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center. The annual event provides an opportunity to learn about the cultures, lifestyles, and traditions of Vietnam.

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How to get around

BY EUN SOO CHUNG chungeun@indiana.edu

Even though you might not have a car and are in an unfamiliar place, don’t worry - there are plenty of easy and free ways to navigate Bloomington and the areas around it.

an IU student ID. A route commonly used by students is the 9, which goes to College Mall and Kroger, allowing easy access to groceries and shopping.

IU buses also travel pretty much anywhere you need to go on campus, including Memorial Stadium and Third Street.

BIKING & WALKING The majority of students either bike or walk to class, which are the easiest ways to get around campus.

The city has many easily accessible bike paths.

“It is beautiful around campus, and I walk as my main source of exercise,” IU 2011 graduate Meredith Hanrahan said. “I don’t think any distance is too long to walk on campus.”

TAXI & OTHER OPTIONS If you can’t catch a bus and don’t feel like walking, you can always call a cab. Rates are billed by zone, person and sometimes carry-on items, like large suitcases.

Bloomington resident Emily Brown said cabs are a nice convenience.

“I don’t often use cabs, but it is good to have another option,” she said.

BUSES Both the city and IU offer buses around campus and town. Bloomington Transit provides free transportation on any route to those with

ZIPCAR Zipcars are cars parked on campus that can be taken out. After a registration process, you receive a card. You simply reserve a car at a

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IU SAFETY ESCORT If it’s late at night and you’re not comfortable walking, you can call the IU Safety Escort. This service will transport you from any campus location to another or from one offcampus location to a campus loca-

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Mi Sook Kim, a Bloomington resident, said the shuttle is worth it.

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Explore Bloomington

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Once you’ve thoroughly explored campus, step out into the town. Bloomington offers a wide variety of inexpensive things to do.

Julie Warren, director of tourism at the Bloomington Convention and Visitors Bureau, encourages students to explore.

“There are opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else,” Warren said. “You’ll find some gems.”

Getting off campus might be just what you need after a tough academic week. Warren said she even encourages students to go beyond Bloomington.

“Don’t be afraid to venture outside of town,” she said.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES If you are interested in exploring outdoors, Leonard Springs Nature Park is the place for you.

The 95-acre park has hiking trails with caves, streams, a wetland and foliage along the way. The park is open

daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. and is a short drive from the IU campus on South Leonard Springs Road.

In addition to Leonard Springs Park, there are numerous recreational opportunities at the other parks in the area.

Hiking trails and a boat house at Griffy Lake, which is just north of the stadium, or the larger Lake Monroe have countless ways to stay busy — or even study — outdoors.

ARTS SCENE Another option, not too far from the IU campus, is the Bloomington Playwrights Project. The BPP offers students the chance to be the first to see new productions on stage. The 2012-13 Mainstage season shows includes several original productions.

Producing Artistic Director Chad Rabinovitz said shows at the BPP have never been produced elsewhere.

Located at 107 W. Ninth St., the BPP sometimes offers special student and discounted seating available 10 minutes before a show with a valid student ID.

Rabinovitz said the BPP is geared toward a younger crowd with primarily modern and contemporary shows.

But the BPP is not the only stage in town. Both the Buskirk-Chumley, located at 114 E. Kirkwood Ave. in downtown Bloomington, and Cardinal Stage Company, located at 900 S. Walnut St., offer shows of all kinds as well.

FOR THE SCIENCE BUFFS If the outdoors and the arts aren’t your thing, take a peek at the WonderLab Museum of Health, Science and Technology, located at 308 W. Fourth St. “WonderLab is pretty awesome even for adults,” Warren said. “They have a lot of different exhibits that they change frequently.”

Some recent exhibits are a fossil dig, a bubble atrium and a floor that lights up when particles hit it.

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