
I had trouble focusing and envisioning a future for myself.
We know how powerful it is for you to hear from other students about how they faced academic obstacles and overcame them to persevere and graduate. You can hear the same advice from faculty or staff members but it does not have the same resonance as when you hear it from a fellow student. So we are collecting student stories about learning at IU on this page to help other students who may be facing a similar problem or need advice about how to approach a particular issue.
I had trouble focusing and envisioning a future for myself.
I struggled with time management and schedule keeping.
I underestimated the potential of a regional campus.
I didn't know how to conduct my own original research.
I didn't know how to study.
I didn't know how to study for my major.
I learned following a set path may not support personal growth.
I learned how to deal with failure.