I loved my time at IWU, and I don't regret my choice of undergraduate college at all.
I would recommend IWU to students who are looking for a strong liberal arts education, who want to be on a campus large enough to have options but small enough to feel like a community, and who are seeking a place where they can interact with and get to know the faculty. I chose IWU because the college has a strong program in my major, and I wanted the opportunity to learn directly from professors, not TAs. I also loved the 4-4-1 academic schedule with Mayterm opportunities for specialized or travel-based courses.
As with any college, it's not ideal for everyone. IWU doesn't offer a lot of specialized or technical majors, so it may not be the right choice if you want a very focused or unusual degree. Also, it probably won't appeal to students looking for an urban environment. Bloomington-Normal is a good-sized town for the midwest, but it's not an urban by any means.
Things you might not have thought about but should: An undergraduate-only institution gives undergrads the opportunity to work as teaching and research assistants. IWU has several strong study-abroad programs. A smaller college provides more opportunities for leadership roles in various organizations.
In the 1905 college football season, 18 men were killed and 159 more permanently injured during regular U.S. collegiate football games. The NCAA was subsequently formed to establish rules and require protective equipment.
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