Picking where I was going to spend my next four years was not easy. I took a lot into consideration, from finances, to quality of education, to location — it was all important to me. I ultimately landed on IU Indianapolis for a few reasons:
- First and foremost was their abundance of majors, which included Cybersecurity, my dream major. This has allowed me to focus on a specialty in technology that I was most passionate about.
- Next was the Honors College and their scholarship opportunities, allowing college to be more affordable for me.
- Finally, the last of the main reasons was due to the urban landscape. I had always wanted to go to school in a city, so Indianapolis was perfect for me. IU Indianapolis offers a commitment to experiential learning, showing a belief that education should not be confined to textbooks. This campus offers a dynamic environment where classrooms are not confined to four walls, but extend into the city being your campus.
In terms of student organizations here on campus, I am a part of the Cybersecurity Club, Women in Technology Club, and Academics for Civic Engagement. I also just got an on-campus job with UITS. I will be an IT and Computer Support Technician, a position I am thrilled to start and one that will allow me to get my feet further into the technology world.
In the end, choosing IU Indianapolis was not just about picking a university, it was about choosing where to spend a transformative journey that would not only shape my academic and career future, but also my character and make a difference in the world.
