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All in the family
Becca, Emily, and Jake Merritt share much more than a birthday. As of August, they share a love for IU. Experiencing Hoosier life together has proven to make their short time at IU that much more special. While they are studying in different areas, they all have one common goal: to use their time here to find their passions. And, in just one month’s time, they agree that IU already feels like home.
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A life-changing adventure
For someone who had never been camping for six weeks, studied ecosystems, or been out West, Mary Humphrey’s choice to attend the Bighorn Archaeology field school this summer may have come as a surprise. However, she knew that with her experiences in the School of Public Health and the School of Global and International Studies, she had the tools to take on the challenge.
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Continuing the legacy
To say Hayden Huybers was excited to play volleyball at IU this year is an understatement. But volleyball isn’t the only reason IU is so important to her. Dating back to her great, great grandmother’s time here, Hayden represents the fifth generation in her family to attend IU. And for six summers, her brother Jack has attended Camp Riley, an overnight camp for students with disabilities at IU’s Bradford Woods.
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