Dear Indiana University South Bend (IUSB) and all who contribute to this institution,

There are so many things I want to say to IUSB. First and foremost, I’d like to say thank you for being here and so readily available. A lot of students, including myself, might be a little jealous of the exclusivity and high esteem that comes with being a student of the big college campus right next door to us (a.k.a. Notre Dame). However, IUSB offers so much more than a lot of students realize, and part of that is thanks to the network of colleges and universities that are practically in our backyard.

Students here can enjoy small class sizes and available professors while also attending major conferences and events that are only offered at the local bigger universities. It’s also nice to be able to support a local Division I football team, right? IUSB offers the best of both worlds. One can reap the benefits of a small college while not being too far from a bigger university’s lifestyle.

Indiana University is a major network in itself and it is pretty amazing to be able to say that at the end of this four or five year journey, I could end up with a degree from IU. I am so incredibly grateful for the opportunity that IUSB has given me to continue my education.

In one semester, IUSB has helped me learn a lot about what I can do for myself and what I still need to work on. I learned that I need to study more and watch Netflix less, but a break every once in awhile is necessary to keep myself functioning. IUSB has also helped me make some awesome friends. Thanks to the late night pizza runs during finals and the weekend SAC workouts, my roommate and I have become insanely close. I have IUSB to thank for that.

When I started this semester, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I didn’t know if I would enjoy going to class, or if I would want to come back for the spring semester. IUSB has completely surpassed my expectations so, in the end, I would like to say thank you.

Sincerely,
An Excited Freshman