<p>I would suggest getting involved in the Hutton Honor’s college because you’ll meet people that are interested in more than partying. My ds lived on an Honors dorm floor freshman year and has continued to live with the people he met there. There were a lot of pre-med/science majors, but also a lot of music majors and just a great mix of really interesting people. His roommate is a vocal performance major who sings opera. He has a friend that’s a composer. They’re a really bright, funny, eclectic group. </p>
<p>I don’t think it’s hard to make new friends; I just think you have to put yourself in proximity with the sort of people you desire as friends, so think about what extra-curriculars might bring you in contact with those people. </p>
<p>One of my son’s roommates is from California. The other two are from Indiana. Hanging out at their apartment is sort of like watching Big Bang Theory. Still, I understand the Californians concern…but it’s kind of like when I think about my son moving to California and I have a little stab of fear that he’s going to end up marrying a duck lipped woman with ginormous fake boobs. It’s a stereotype. Midwesterners are pragmatic by nature, but they’ll surprise you.</p>
<p>Helenback-
That made me laugh! Haha! Thank you for your nice and quick response. I know I will have to put myself out there in order to meet new people… after all, it’s like that in every state, not just the midwest</p>
<p>I went to IU for 3 years and couldn’t really adjust well to the small city life. Bloomington is really beautiful and so pretty when it’s not winter but there isn’t very much to do. I’m originally from Los Angeles and now I’m studying at NYU and live in Manhattan. It’s a much better fit for me as I’m definitely a city person. I do miss having a car and the beautiful campus and greenery though!</p>
<p>I’m from a suburb of Louisville, KY. Admittedly, I never really wanted to go to school in Indiana. I mean, I have nothing against Indiana, but I wanted to go east and to a big city. But Indiana had great programs in my areas and a beautiful campus. It is a couple hours from home, which means that the ability to go home is kind-of a trade off for a place farther away on the east coast. It is also just an hour to Indianapolis, which certainly helps. All in all, although I do wish I could pick up IU and put it in New York or Philadelphia, I am satisfied in my choice of IUB.</p>
<p>I live in West Lafayette, Indiana (pretty much right on Purdue University’s campus) and let me tell you…this place absolutely sucks. It’s freaking terrible. I’ve lived in a couple of other places (Knoxville, TN chief among them) and while I have friendships here I wouldn’t trade for anything, West Laf is a dump. </p>
<p>BUT!</p>
<p>My sister attended IU (I’m a senior in high school) so I went down to Bloomington quite a bit, and Bloomington is wonderful. It’s really a fantastic college town. So much to do, and everything on campus. It’s beautiful in the fall as well. Unfortunately once you get off campus Bloomington’s pretty much a pit like most everywhere else, but on campus it’s gorgeous and full of life.</p>
<p>ggfan-- where are you from? I am having the same issue. Indiana is super random for me… I’m from SD and got in to my major for the spring of 2012. What is your major?</p>