International Guide 2013

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From around the world to Indiana

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Welcome to the

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Statistics and tips

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Eating in Bloomington

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What’s a Hoosier?

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IU traditions

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Staying in touch with home

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Get to know IU with some trivia

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Advice from students, leaders

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How to get around

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Finding your place

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Cultural centers

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Shopping around town

Making the adjustment

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Explore Bloomington

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Bloomington and campus festivals

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT STATS

More than 6,000 international 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 China South Korea India Taiwan Saudi Arabia Canada Hong Kong Indonesia Japan Turkey

TOP 10 FIELDS OF STUDY Business Social Sciences Computer Sciences Visual and Performing Arts Biology Engineering Education Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education Health Professions and Related Programs Human Service

STATISTICS AS OF FALL 2012 FROM THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL SERVICES.

TIPS FOR TRANSITIONING 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.

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.

Get enough sleep and exercise, and eat well. Maintaining good physical health is essential to balanced mental and emotional health.

Create new friendships.

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

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

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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BY LISA TOMCKO lmtomcko@indiana.edu

What’s a Hoosier?

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 .

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 ex-

planations 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, the word described 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.

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.

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

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.

OX THE BULLDOG, 1960s Introduced by Theta Chi to the University, the dog was named after their Greek letters.

MR. HOOSIER PRIDE, 1979 One of a few mascots the Hoosiers have had throughout history. It briefly ran as a visual representation of the dictionary definition of a Hoosier.

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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 motto?

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

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

What is it?

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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?

is 8 Who considered to be the most successful collegiate soccer coach in the history of the sport?

the center of IU’s Fine Arts Plaza.

What moment from Greek mythology does it depict?

Ostrom 9 Elinor won the Noble

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What Chinese6 American architect designed the IU Art Museum?

Prize in what area of research?

Century” before his death in 2000?

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 pg.

4. 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 19732003. This past season, the IU men’s soccer team won the National Championship under the coaching of Yeagley’s son, Todd. 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 much-beloved visionary figure on campus. *Want to know more about Herman B Wells and other helpful information?

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Finding your place IU offers opportunities to get involved, make friends

BY MOLLY SCHULTZ maryschu@indiana.edu

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t can be intimidating enough to start at a big school like IU, but it can be even scarier in a totally new coun-

try.

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

“We see the whole world,” said Sandy Britton, the associate director for student life at the Office of International Services.

“Our mission is to give international students a home away from home.”

International Services organizes workshops that enable students to learn about the U.S. classroom, and offers tutoring services and conversation clubs so 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 20 percent of IU students go greek, including as part of on-campus houses, off-campus houses and multi-cultural greek 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 philanthropic 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 organizations on campus, and it offers another opportunity to get involved. Interested students can sign-up to volunteer at the auditorium.

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,” former 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

“Our mission is to give international students a home away from home.”

Sandy Britton, associate director for student life

physical activity and get involved on campus. Sign-up through RecSports, located in the School of Public Health.

Matt Ferdinand, a graduate assistant for 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, former 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.

For a listing of all of IU’s official clubs and organizations, iub.edu/student/activities/clubs.shtml.

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An adjustment Office of International Services helps students adapt to IU

BY CORY SCHMIDT caschmid@indiana.edu

Recent census data from fall 2012 shows that IU has 6,015 international students in attendance. More than half of all international students come from Asian countries, the most common being China.

The Office of International Services works to make these students feel at home, offering a variety of programming, including weekly cultural coffee hours, English language practice, concerts and more.

The 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, a junior from Korea and an 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 senior 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.”

In addition to the Office of International services, there are other places on campus for international students to take advantage of and visit.

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 said CAPS works with and consults various centers on campus, such as the Asian Culture Center and OIS to be as informed of different cultures and experiences.

Regardless of where an international student is from, the Office of International Services does its 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,” said Rendy Schrader, director of international student and scholar advising.

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

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

Have questions about your visa and travel?

Want to work on campus and need information on obtaining a social security card?

VISIT THESE PLACES FOR MORE INFORMATION Office of International Services Poplars 221 400 E. Seventh St. 812-855-9086 9 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday ois.indiana.edu Counseling and Psychological Services IU Health Center 600 N. Jordan Ave. 812-855-5711 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday healthcenter.indiana.edu/ counseling

MORE RESOURCES TO HELP YOU ADJUST Language conversation clubs The Office of International Services offers many opportunities to practice almost any language you want to learn. They’re free, and the schedule is available at ois.indiana.edu.

Cultural Coffee hours Cultural Coffee hours are a time to learn about different cultures from around the world. International student

groups organize coffee hours to highlight their culture, arts, interests, tastes, peoples and to create an opportunity to welcome new and returning students, faculty and staff.

These are usually held 4 to 6 p.m. Fridays in the Teter Quadrangle NST study area, located at Tenth Street and Sunrise Drive.

Conversation partners The Conversation partners Program works to provide

an opportunity for students to exchange their skills and understanding of their native languages and cultures in an informal environment.

To fill out the application form, and to get more information, please email ois@iu.edu or call 812-855-9086.

English language practice happens 1 to 3 p.m Wednesdays and Fridays at Read Center on 125 S. Jordan Ave., and 12:15-1:15

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Freshman seminar This is a seminar series for freshmen students that will focus on academic topics designed to enhance the new students’ experience at IU. Visit ois.indiana.edu for more information.

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IU Traditions

BY DIANNE OSLAND dosland@

Welcome to campus! Mark your calendars and check out these IU traditions and events during your stay in Bloomington.

Welcome Week Aug. 21-25 When students move in or return to Bloomington, Welcome Week begins. Aug. 21 is the official move-in day for freshman students, and for the rest of the week, IU puts on a series of events and activities including CultureFest, a cultural food fest, Spirits and Traditions of IU, an IU pep rally, a concert, and more to welcome students back to campus. Visit indiana. edu/orientationwelcome-week for more information and a calendar of events.

Homecoming Oct. 28- Nov. 2

Every fall across the country, schools and groups organize special activities for their alumni. IU is no different.

The week features a variety of events like a parade, a “Nearly Naked Mile” run and the Homecoming football game against Minnesota on Saturday, Nov. 2.

Alumni and students alike participate in tailgating, or small cookouts and parties that take place in the stadium parking lot and nearby fields before the big game.

IUDM November 15-17 IUDM is IU’s dance marathon, or the second largest student-run philanthropic organization in the nation. Students work year round fundraising and raising awareness for Indianapolisbased Riley Hospital for Children, and every fall the 36hour dance marathon occurs.

The event includes dancing, performances and the sharing of stories from families benefitting from Riley Hospital’s services. To get involved or learn more about IUDM, visit their website at iudm.org.

Little 500 April 25 and 26 Every spring, teams of four make their way around the quarter-mile cinder track at Bill Armstrong Stadium in the country’s largest collegiate cycling race. Men and women ride in separate races, with the men completing 200 laps, or 50 miles, and the women riding 100 laps.

The annual Little 500 race has brought several celebrities to town to watch the race.

President Barack Obama made a stop to the 2008 women’s race while on the campaign trail and professional cyclist Lance Armstrong once called

it “the coolest event I ever attended.”

IU Athletics Year-round IU has more than 600 student-athletes involved in 24 varsity sports. If there’s one thing that’s great about going to a large public university like IU, it’s all of the spirit and traditions surrounding our athletics. In the fall, go out to a soccer game—IU’s men’s soccer team won the national championship in 2012. Our football team may not have the best record, but it’s worth going to a game at Memorial Stadium. In the winter and spring, start practicing your cheers—it’s IU basketball season. The Crimson Guard is the largest basketball student section in the country and the fans are always yelling loud for our team in cream and crimson at Assembly Hall.

IU FIGHT SONG Learn the words to the song students sing during athletic events to cheer on our teams.

“INDIANA, OUR INDIANA” Indiana, our Indiana Indiana, we’re all for you We will fight for the cream and crimson For the glory of old IU. Never daunted, we cannot falter In the battle, we’re tried and true.

Indiana, our Indiana, Indiana, we’re all for you!

Lyrics by Russel P. Harker Music from “The Viking March”

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WORDS OF WISDOM

Students and leaders from across campus offer advice on how to prepare and make the most of your time at IU. From the practical to the philosophical, they’ve got you covered.

“Your time here will go by very fast, and I really encourage all new students to take advantage of what a major Big Ten research university has to offer. Try things you haven’t tried before. Have fun pursuing your degree, and don’t look back wishing you had taken advantage of things when you were in Bloomington.”

Fred Glass, director of IU Athletics

“International students are the minority in an American campus, but you are not alone. Seek out great services, programs, and student organizations here that are ready to help you. Language barrier is always a problem for us, but don’t be afraid to make mistakes. You will be amazed of your English after you make tons of mistakes.”

“I think that one of the best things students can do is to get involved. Being involved is a great way to create a network of friends, learn soft skills that cannot be picked up in a classroom, and give one a sense of ownership and connection to the IU campus.”

Jose Mitjavila, IUSA president

“I would encourage incoming students to take advantage of the diversity on IU’s campus. Meet and interact with people of different ethnicities, faiths and nationalities. It will help you develop as a person and give you insight into the world we live in.”

Eric Love, director of diversity education

Julia Heiman, director of the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction

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Sandy Britton, associate director for international student life, Office of International Services

“With freedom comes responsibility, so make good decisions. Don’t forget why you are at IU. “ Cesar Silva, junior

Angela Wang, senior

“This is a perfect time to explore new ideas and figure out what values you want to live, work and play by. What do others do that you admire and respect?

Be careful with yourself and others, even when you are taking risks.”

“Reach out and become involved. There are a number of leadership opportunities and that is a great way for domestic and international students to be actively involved. I feel that general advice that applies to all new students is to look for opportunities to foster personal and professional growth in a positive way, and to utilize the resources available to them to be successful as a college student.”

Welcome Home

“Reach out to American students to make friends with them, through student organizations that are outside of the ethnic student organizations. I know people who spent their entire four years with people from their own country and that was one of their biggest regrets upon graduating. I know it’s hard and during orientation you only meet international students but it’s worth the effort to do so.”

“College is a time not just to get a degree but to discover who you are. Get involved, explore new things, have fun but don’t forget your studies.”

Lillian Casillas-Origel, director of La Casa

Gloria Chan, first-year graduate student

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Culture centers help students find a home

BY VANESSA VALENTIN vanvalen@indiana.edu

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 Office of International Services 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-Origel, 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 home-cooked din-

“The programs are good for getting to know more about American culture.

We can share our experiences and support one another.”

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Yvonne Mok, Center for Human Growth master’s student

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Students introduce themselves during the first meeting for those interested in La Casa Latino Cultural Center at the center's location on Seventh Street.

ners, Casillas-Origel 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 so that they know we are here,” CastillasOrigel said.

Comfort is what the Center for Human Growth, located on 201 N. Rose Ave., tries to provide with its international student support group. The support group offers a fivesession 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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Being away from home can be difficult. Being away from any kind of food you consider familiar can be even worse.

Bloomington is home to several businesses that offer international options whether you’re staying in to cook a favorite dish or spending the night on the town with dinner at a restaurant.

To prepare you for nights when dorm food just isn’t going to cut it, here’s a selection of places that will help you on your journey toward finding a taste of home.

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.

Check out downtown Fourth Street for a variety of ethnic restaurants such as Amol India and Taste of India, Anatolia, which serves Turkish cuisine and the nearby Anyetsang’s Little Tibet.

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

btownmenus.com, a website that provides a delivery service of some of the best Bloomington restaurants.

In addition to being easy to use, it also features regular specials with discounts to save some money.

For more information about restaurants in town, visit idsnews.com/dining.

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

Tenth Street Market, located at 1823 E. Tenth St., offers a full line of international groceries, halal meat and poultry.

Oriental International Market on 408 E. Fourth St. sells international ingredients and features a Middle Eastern and Asian restaurant inside, too.

Obo’s Oriental Grocery, located at 2556 E. Third St., has one of the largest selections of Asian groceries.

Large 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

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Sahara Mart is a family-owned store with two locations in town. The business sells organic, gluten-free and international products.

a store at 528 S. College Ave. near campus and 1175 S. College Mall Rd. near the 9 bus route.

Marsh also has two locations around the IU campus at 1825 N. Kinser Pike and 123 S. Kingston Dr. near the mall.

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 op-

tions, gluten-free products and a variety of international products.

Bloomingfoods offers a large selection of organic products and fresh produce at one of its three Bloomington locations: 419 E. Kirkwood Ave., 316 W. Sixth St. or 3220 E. Third St. For more fresh produce shopping, you can also check out the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, which is open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from April through November, at 401 N. Morton St.

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Stay in touch

How to maintain contact with friends and family

PHONES

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

Though 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 family and keep them updated on their lives.

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 also makes it possible for students to call their parents’ phone from a computer.

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.

When buying a calling card, look for a card with no fees, and try to pick one with a local access number rather than a toll-free number to avoid additional costs. Buy a card at Target, 2966 E. Third St., or Wal-Mart, 3313 W. State Rd.

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

MAIL

Another option is CellularLD, a phone service provided by MobileSphere, which allows international students to place phone calls to their families and friends overseas at minimal costs.

CellularLD works through a smartphone app. Students can pay for this service through their bursar account. For more information and to access the service, visit iu.edu/~longdist.

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

Students can mail packages at UPS, FedEx or the US Postal Service offices in town. Packages are delivered to the dorms or off-campus residences.

“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. Former student Hardeep Singh 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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BIKING & WALKING

The majority of students either bike or walk to class, 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,” student Meredith Hanrahan said. “I don’t think any distance is too long to walk on campus.”

BUSES

Both the city and IU offer buses around campus and town. Bloomington Transit provides free transportation on any route to those with 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. Go online at bloomingtontransit.com to see all of the routes.

Red and white IU buses also travel pretty much anywhere you need to go on campus, including Memorial Stadium, Third Street and Wells Library. The IU Night Owl bus route, which runs 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, is a good weekend night option. Download the IU Mobile smartphone app to view the live location of buses, or go online at iubus. indiana.edu.

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 carryon 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.

Cab options include Red Tire Taxi (812-269-2690) and E2 Taxi (812-961-8294).

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 certain time and pick it up. For more information, visit zipcar.com/iub.

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 off-campus location to a campus location, or vice versa, for free. For a ride, call: 812-855-SAFE (855-7233). Their hours are 8 p.m. to 1:45 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 8 to 11:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday. They do not transport intoxicated students. For more rules and information, visit safety.indiana.edu.

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

“Shuttles to Indianapolis Airport definitely make (it an) easier trip to other states.”

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Shop used clothing, furniture, kitchen goods and more at the third annual Hoosier-to-Hoosier sale.

Hoosier to Hoosier is a reuse program that collects donations during student move-out every year, as well as from members of the community. All proceeds go to local charities. Be sure to show up early to get the best pick of the selection.

ONESTART CLASSIFIEDS onestart.iu.edu $ Read through the OneStart Classifieds for buying and selling among IU students on everything from furniture and electronics to cars and bikes. Job postings, roommate requests, petsitting and more also pop up

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IU GEAR You’ll collect plenty of free t-shirts during Welcome Week and the rest of the year, but if you want to show your Hoosier spirit in the meantime or add another sweatshirt to the collection, check out these three locations.

T.I.S. BOOKSTORE 1302 E. 3rd St. $$-$$$ When you’re buying your textbooks from this corner store, pick up an IU t-shirt or hat for yourself or to send home.

TRACKS 415 E. Kirkwood Ave. $-$$ Tracks doubles as a record/music and IU apparel shop. Come here for the best priced sweatshirts, t-shirts and tanks.

IU BOOKSTORE 900 E. Seventh St. (inside the Indiana Memorial Union) $$$ A large selection of IU gear from cardigan sweaters and leggings to jerseys and sweatshirts. The IU Bookstore frequently updates merchandise and arguably has the most choices, but the prices will also be the highest.

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Throw a stone from the Sample Gates and you’re bound to hit at least one restaurant, shop or café on Kirkwood. Here, we point out some of our B-town favorites.

The Pourhouse is more than your typical coffeeshop — 100% of the tips and profits are given to charities around the world. Oh, and it also serves killer espresso drinks, pastries and gelato.

NICK’S ENGLISH HUT 423 E. Kirkwood Ave. Few Hoosiers have left Bloomington without setting foot in this establishment. With old newspaper clippings, IU decor and televisions always set to that day’s big game, Nick’s epitomizes the IU spirit. Try the pizza or burgers, and for those over 21, be sure to play a round of Sink the Biz (don’t forget the fries!).

RUNCIBLE SPOON 412 E. Sixth St. For weekend brunch, the Runcible Spoon is the best.

Try home fries to cure a late night out or any of their omelets. The funky atmosphere fits with Bloomington’s college-town vibe, and the coffee is better than any Starbucks’.

THE BOOK CORNER 100 N. Walnut Ave. Located right on the square, The Book Corner is a cozy shop for book lovers.

The staff is more than willing to help you find what you’re looking for, place a special order or recommend a good read.

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BUFFALOUIE’S 114 S. Indiana Ave. Any wings lover should make his or her way to this Bloomington favorite, with its flavorful sauces and IUcentric decor. BuffaLouie’s also has live entertainment, including jazz combos, throughout the week.

TD’S CDS & LPS 322 E. Kirkwood Ave. This is literally Bloomington’s underground record store, situated in the basement of the same venue

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MOTHER BEAR’S PIZZA 1428 E. Third St. This Bloomington institution boasts the best pizza in town and is usually crowded. But even if you have a long wait, you’ll be rewarded. Try one of the specialty pizzas or make your own.

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Couples representing four different Asian nationalities strutted the Willkie Quad auditorium stage March 23 in traditional cultural attire.

For the second consecutive year, representatives from the Vietnamese Student Association were named the winners of the Mr. and Miss Asia competition, an event that allows Asian student organizations to display their talents and culture while vying for cash prizes.

The pageant was organized by the Asian Student Union and Kappa Eta Phi, a business fraternity. Freshmen Mai Ngo and Vu Bui claimed this year’s titles, along with $300 to benefit their student organization.

The Chinese Students and Scholars Association won second place and $200, and the Asian American Associa-

tion came in third, winning $100.

After a jazz dance performance by the X-Power dance team, the contestants each presented a medley of traditional and modern performances for the talent show portion of the pageant.

The Asian American Association, represented by freshmen Alice Park and Kenneth Kim, sang Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat’s song “Lucky” and transitioned into a choreographed routine with several backup dancers.

Fusing Chinese tradition with modern hip-hop, freshmen Amanda Wei and Usher Wang used chairs and elaborate fans to entertain the audience and display their cultural heritage. The Vietnamese Student Association also provided a fusion of genres with a comedic skit and traditional Vietnamese song.

The Malaysian Student Association, represented by

seniors Rabiatul Abd Patah and Yi-Yang Chua, closed the talent portion of the show with a partner dance routine that reflected both Malaysian culture and 1950s Western rock ’n’ roll.

The only non-freshmen performing in the event, Patah and Chua said they wanted to make sure their organization was represented, since the Malaysian Student Association did not participate in last year’s event.

During the fashion show and question-and-answer portion of the pageant, each couple presented cultural attire from their respective countries.

Bui said he was excited to win the title of Mr. Asia for the Vietnamese Student Association and said he appreciated the opportunity to display the diversity present in the Asian community at IU. “We don’t have a lot of Vietnamese people here, so

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Kartiki Sharma and Ankur Chugh from the Indian Student Association perform a play and dance, competing for Mr. and Miss Asia in 2012 at Willkie Auditorium. The Vietnamese Student Association won the competition, while the Indian Student Association came in second place.

it’s really great to represent our country and spread our culture,” Bui said.

The Mr. and Miss Asia event has been held at IU since 2003, with the exception of 2010 and 2011. This year’s event was directed by junior Phoena Chong, a Malaysian international student and vice president of the Asian Student Union.

Chong said the event has been growing consistently in recent years and it benefited from this year’s collaboration with Kappa Eta Phi.

The representation of student organizations changes every year, depending on who signs up to participate, Chong said. The Indonesian Student Association was scheduled to perform in this year’s event but couldn’t make it because of an illness.

Last year’s event also included the Indian Student Association and Japanese Student Association, groups that were not present this year.

James Tokuda, external relations director for Kappa Eta Phi, said the planning

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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 boasts 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 idsnews.com/happenings and ois.indiana.edu.

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 to symbolize the coming of spring and the bringing of good harvests.

Holi typically falls on the day after the first full moon in the month of March, so look for event details around campus as the date nears.

LOTUS FESTIVAL The Lotus Festival occurs every September in downtown Bloomington and is meant to explore and celebrate different cultures of the world through music and arts. It features a variety of interactive art pieces, numerous folk and international music shows at different venues around town, dance troupes and more. This year’s Lotus Fest will take place Sept. 25-29. Learn more and buy tickets at lotusfest.org.

IU WORLD’S FARE IU World’s Fare is a social and educational event put on for the IU and Bloomington communities. International student organizations create elaborate displays and serve traditional foods to share their country’s culture and traditions with visitors. Take part in the World’s Fare Nov. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Indiana Memorial Union Alumni Hall.

TASTE OF ASIA Every year IU’s Asian American Association celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with the free Taste of Asia event in April. The free event features cultural and modern performances from local talents as well as food provided

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committee marketed Mr. and Miss Asia to all types of students in efforts to expose them to the diversity of IU’s Asian population.

“It’s a fact of life there’s an Asian community on campus,” Tokuda said. “We’re not trying to segregate ourselves.

We’re just trying to introduce our culture to people who aren’t familiar.”

— This article was originally published March 25, 2013 in the IDS.

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JUST FYI

Here are a few key terms that are useful to know around campus, so read and memorize. Don’t worry, there will not be a quiz.

A&H Courses categorized as Arts and Humanities by the College of Arts and Sciences AI Associate instructor. Usually a graduate student assisting the professor in lecturing and discussion parts of classes BIG TEN The collegiate athletic conference of which IU is a member. The other schools in the Big Ten are Purdue, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State, Northwestern, Iowa and Nebraska. Rutgers and Maryland will join in 2014.

BURSAR The office that bills tuition and room and board fees. The Bursar’s office is located in Poplars Building W100, 400 E. Seventh St. CAMPUS ACCESS CARD In addition to being a photo ID, your campus access card serves as your library card, bus pass, residence hall meal card and debit card.

COAS College of Arts and Sciences.

Sometimes called simply “the College” DEAD WEEK Last week of classes before final exams GREEK SYSTEM The sororities (women) and fraternities (men) that make up about 20 percent of the IU student population.

The houses’ names are combinations of letters from the Greek alphabet.

HPER (pronounced “hyper”) The School of Public Health was formerly called the School of Health, Physical

Education and Recreation.

The term is commonly used to refer to classes offered through the school and the recreation and sporting facilities that are located in the same building.

IDS Indiana Daily Student. The student-run newspaper published daily and available for free around campus.

IMU Indiana Memorial Union.

Often referred to as “the Union,” located at 900 E. Seventh St. IUSA IU Student Association. IU’s student government.

IUSF IU Student Foundation. A nonprofit organization that raises funds for the University.

IUSF sponsors the Little 500 bike race and other events.

LITTLE FIVE The famous Little 500 bicycle race and the week of events surrounding it. The women’s and men’s races will take place April 25-26, 2014.

MAC Musical Arts Center, located at 101 N. Jordan Ave. across from Read Center. This venue is the site of the Jacobs School of Music opera performances and Ballet Department shows.

N&M Courses categorized as Natural and Mathematical Sciences by COAS OFFICE HOURS Times your professors set aside each week to be available to answer questions you have about their classes ONESTART onestart.iu.edu. A site that gives you access to your student Imail or Umail account, schedules, transcripts, grades and other University services.

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ONCOURSE oncourse.iu.edu. An online portal for IU faculty and students to use to keep in contact for classes. Professors and students can post resources, set up message boards and more on pages made for each particular class.

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S&H Courses categorized as Social and Historical Studies by COAS SID Your 10-digit student ID number is used to access transcripts or schedules online. It’s also used at the Health Center and sometimes required by professors when taking tests.

SRSC Student Recreational Sports Center. Located on Law Lane, 204,000 square-foot facility offering more than 400 workout machines in addition to other programs and courts for fitness.

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