Don’t feel stuck by yourself in your room, in between classes, or over weekends. We can help you make the most of your collegiate experience! In this most unusual year, there are still plenty of things to do on campus, online, and around the state of Indiana. Check out this page for some ideas, and make plans for some fun with your fellow students.
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Let’s Talk About COVID - CAPS Workshop
Online via Zoom
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Apr 21
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Healthy Relationships - CAPS Support Group
Online via Zoom
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Apr 21
Contemporary Dance with Emily Ostdiek
Kinsey Hollow
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[WORDS APPEAR: Get involved on campus at Indiana University.]
Red state of Indiana on the midfield line of a football field surrounded by green grass the white IU trident is in the center.
Aerial shots of the Indiana University campus and downtown Bloomington, Indiana.
Students wearing masks on campus and waving.
Students riding bikes in fall weather beside the Indiana Memorial Union.
[WORDS APPEAR: From watching the finest performances]
Sign advertising outdoor live events with students wearing masks sitting in grass watching performances
A student plays guitar. A five piece musical ensemble performs in a grassy area outside.
[WORDS APPEAR: To spending time with the people we love]
Students wearing masks wave at the camera.
[WORDS APPEAR: Having late nights with friends at the IMU]
Students wearing masks sing karaoke and dance in the Indiana Memorial Union. They are glowing and sparkling as they dance and sing.
[WORDS APPEAR: And cheering on our team when it meant most]
Students wearing masks and cream and crimson clothing celebrate IU sports events.
Students wearing candy-striped pants play bags with IU-themed gear.
Exterior shot of Memorial Stadium.
The Singing Hoosiers pose in a brightly lit hallway before a performance wearing masks.
Students decorate a room with red NCAA national championship replica banners.
A person in a red body suit poses with a student wearing a mask and holding a sign that says burritos are my love language.
A student rides a zipline in front of the Indiana Memorial Union.
Students with the IU Crimson Guard wear masks and hold signs cheering on the Hoosiers football team.
[WORDS APPEAR: Here's to 2021, Hoosiers]
Aerial view of Simon Skojdt Assembly Hall. Aerial view of the Sample Gates and aerial views of the Indiana University campus.
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[WORDS APPEAR: Indiana University, iu.edu]
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No classes will be held on IU’s Wellness Days, allowing you to catch your breath. It’s a day to make your own, choosing how best to take care of yourself: sleeping in, safely catching up with friends, watching that series you’ve been saving, or attending one of the programs created for Wellness Days.
Find more wellness resourcesIndiana weather can be unpredictable, but one thing’s for sure—we have some beautiful places for you to explore.
Feel like hiking? Indiana’s state parks have you covered. The closest ones to IU are Brown County State Park and McCormick’s Creek State Park. Don’t feel like going that far? Head just north of campus to discover the trails at Griffy Lake.
Want to learn a new skill? From canoeing to wilderness first aid, IU Outdoor Adventures has a course for you. Register now for the spring semester.
We’re no Colorado, for sure . . . but did you know you can go skiing right here in Southern Indiana? You’ll find Paoli Peaks just about an hour south of town.
And if you’re outdoors on a clear night, see if you can spot the International Space Station flying overhead.
Dreaming of a nice warm beach? Missing the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple? Feel like going on safari in Africa? Live webcams can show you what’s happening around the world—including a view from space.
You can explore the world without leaving campus by heading to the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art. Or check out the museum’s collections online without even leaving your room. If you’re looking for a day trip to Indy, the Indiana State Museum and the Eiteljorg Museum are great options. And of course there are tons of online options, like the Indianapolis Children’s Museum, the National Museum of Natural History, the Louvre, and the Salvador Dalí Museum.
Discover the world outside of Indiana without even leaving Bloomington. The campus and town are home to more than 150 international and multicultural student organizations, 6 cultural centers and institutes, and 80 restaurants offering international cuisine—including the famed Restaurant Row.
RecSports facilities and Bowling & Billiards in the IMU open in February for the spring semester. Until then, work out with RecSports at home or find streaming workouts that fit your style (and your budget), such as Alo Moves, Les Mills, or Mindbody.
Show your IU spirit and hide your clutter by downloading Zoom backgrounds to fit your mood. Pretend you’re at a basketball game with an IU Athletics image, go onstage at the IU Auditorium, or choose from dozens of specially created IU backgrounds.
It’s important to take care of yourself. The Student Health Center is here to help with virtual visits for medical services, counseling (CAPS) services, and more. Need some help relaxing? Check out upcoming mindfulness workshops and other events at the Student Health Center.
Apr 21
Let’s Talk About COVID - CAPS Workshop
Online via Zoom
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Apr 21
Healthy Relationships - CAPS Support Group
Online via Zoom
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Apr 21
Let’s Talk About the Pandemic of Violence - CAPS Workshop
Online via Zoom
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Apr 21
Online via Zoom
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Apr 21
Empowering Students of Color - CAPS Support Group
Online via Zoom
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Collegiate Recovery Community Meeting
Online via Zoom
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Have spare time? Use some of it to check a few things off of your IU Bucket List—or start your own list.
Yeah, sometimes it’s cold and snowy, or rainy, or just plain blah. Maybe all you want to do is chill. There are plenty of options for that, too.
Attend a virtual IU Cinema screening from your couch, or watch a Jacobs School of Music performance through IUMusicLive!.
Host a Teleparty to watch Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and more with your friends (virtually).
Looking for someone to game with? Check out Gaming @ IU, or team up with your friends to find the impostor Among Us.
Catch a concert or other event online through services like Mandolin and Live Nation. Or see what the IU Auditorium has going on.
Do you have a Monroe County Public Library card? If you do, you can check out books to your e-reader, browse a huge selection of magazines online, and stream and download music and videos—all for free. And the IU Libraries offer a lot of online options too, from research guides to virtual events.
Discover new-to-you artists, songs, and genres on YouTube. Start with one of these options and see where “YouTube roulette” takes you:
Or, got a Spotify account? Feel the Hoosier energy when you stream IU’s HomeGating Hype playlist.
Podcasts more your style? Try the Unity Broadcast, where the Union Board’s social impact committee discusses issues that affect IU students.
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[MUSIC]If you have access to a kitchen, you can get a taste of IU with this playlist of cooking vids we’ve curated for you:
And, of course, keep doing the work that brought you to Indiana University in the first place. We have tools to help boost your success, including tips for navigating technology, caring for yourself, staying connected, and more.
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