Indiana University - Academics

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IU is widely recognized as an institution that can turn floundering freshmen into impressive, work-ready professionals in four short years. A diverse selection of classes from which to choose, qualified and specialized teachers, and a myriad of extracurricular academic options available help to sustain that reputation. Regular access to professors outside of class can make or break some classes, and a student might have to go out of his or her way to dodge the anonymity that can accompany a huge student body. However, there are options that can bring a much sought-after small-school experience to a big-school environment.

Because of large class sizes (particularly the general education courses), a lot of responsibility falls squarely on the student’s shoulders. This isn’t like high school. No one will notice if you don’t attend a lecture class of 200 or sleep through a midterm, and it’s quite easy to get lost in the shuffle. Professors’ office hours, mandatory small discussion sessions, and a network of undergraduates all in the same boat help combat the obscurity of being an IU student. Recent provisions for freshmen by the administration have been widely acknowledged and appreciated by the student body, and if you have enough drive, IU’s academics can take you as far as you care to go.

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Students Speak Out

IWUAB says: Indiana University 2015 Business

Some teachers are good, some are... Some teachers are good, some are not so good. The workload can be challenging at times, but it is managable. The business school at Indiana has a very good reputation. 12345 Academics: February 23, 2009 Report

IWUek says: Indiana University 2015 Communication and Journalism

Our business school is legendary.... Our business school is legendary. The workload is basically equal to highshcool - just be prepared, because now it's on you to actually motivate yourself to do your work. The teachers are a mix of those you love so much you want to party with them and those who you despise because they make your life miserable. Suffer through the ones that suck and learn. And next time look them up on RateMyProfessors.com. 12345 Academics: February 20, 2009 Report

IWUAM says: Indiana University 2015 Social Sciences

We're known for our business... We're known for our business school. I think that the workload is bearable, and I felt very prepared for my classes and course work. 12345 Academics: February 18, 2009 Report

IWUDM says: Indiana University 2015 Business

The investment banking workshop... The investment banking workshop sets the school apart from the rest of the Big Ten for financial services jobs. The teachers are fine, and the workload is doable. You definitely need to work hard, but it could be a lot worse. 12345 Academics: February 17, 2009 Report

IWUBW says: Indiana University 2015 Business

This all depends on your major.... This all depends on your major. I'm a business major, and I love Kelley (the business school) so far. I know that I'm getting a great education, and it's really cool to jump right into your major. A lot of other top business schools won't let you start classes until junior year! 12345 Academics: February 16, 2009 Report

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Did You Know?

IU’s Student Union is the largest in the world. With restaurants, a bowling alley, a pool hall, plenty of study space, and a luxury hotel, the Indiana Memorial Union is a gathering place for students working as much as students playing.

The Lilly Library has one of the premiere collections of rare books in the world. Among the gems is George Washington’s letter accepting the presidency of the United States, the New Testament of the Gutenberg Bible, the first printing of the Declaration of Independence, and four Shakespeare folios.

IU’s Art Museum was designed by I.M. Pei and Associates— the same firm that designed the entrance to the Louvre in Paris and the National Gallery in Washington, DC.

James Watson, one of two biologists credited with the discovery of DNA as we know it today, received his doctorate in zoology from IU in 1950.

Other famous IU grads include actor Kevin Kline, television newsperson Jane Pauley, and basketball star Isiah Thomas.

Can’t find a major out of the 133 offered? Try the Individualized Major Program, which allows students to create their own majors. By basing this unique method of study on your particular goals and interests, you’ll graduate with everything you need to know to get where you want to go. Past graduates have found a way to study everything from Japanese animation to fashion photography to ecohumanism via the IMP.

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