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Living with Strangers

You’ve made it to college, the stress of waiting for that acceptance letter and deciding where to go is finally over! You have your room picked out, and now you’re ready to move in and start the new adventure but wait — you don’t know your roommate and you’ve never lived with them before!


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Ball State Bucket List

With different events and landmarks accessible all year round, Ball State and Muncie are prime destinations for low-cost activities for everyone to enjoy. Here's a list of 50 bucket list items to complete by the time you graduate.


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First Day Jitters

We’ve all been there. You’ve arrived to campus, hauled everything up to your room, decorated, met your roommate, said goodbye to your family and settled into your new residence hall. Everything is going great! But then you remember. You must start classes on Monday – Oh no.



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Scheduling classes

Scheduling classes is one of the most stressful parts about college. While you’re not alone in planning your class schedule, it’s important to know all the steps to be successful. We’re here to walk you through any struggle you might have when picking what classes to take and when to take them.


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Meal swipes: Best practices

If you live on campus, then it’s likely that you have a meal plan. You probably already have a good idea of how a meal plan works, but you’re bound to make some rookie mistakes when using it—like making the mistake of trying to buy a full lunch on a breakfast meal swipe at 10:59 a.m.



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The Bell Tower's Toll

Avoid walking under the Shafer Tower—lest you, too, are cursed to late graduation!


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Struggling in class?

College can be difficult. Between your course work, internships, balancing a job, and trying to make the most of your time at Ball State, it can be overwhelming! 



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Things to Do in Muncie

There are many ways you can enjoy your weekend in Muncie and lucky for you, most are within walking distance! Of course, school comes first, but between the Village and Minnetrista, Muncie has something for everyone to de-stress and take a break from everyday life.


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Alternative ways to make money

On- and off-campus jobs aren’t the only ways to make some spare cash while in college. There are plenty of other options for those who want more money, but don’t have the time to pick up a job.


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Bluffing in Poker: A Comprehensive Guide

In poker, bluffing is a technique used to deceive opponents into believing you have a stronger hand than you actually do. When done correctly, it can force your opponents to fold winning hands and allow you to win the pot.


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Jump into Muncie’s Music, Magic, and Miles of Fun

From fairy wings to finish lines, Muncie has something magical for June 23 through the 28. Catch a free concert by Yamaha’s rising stars, dance through an enchanted garden at the Minnetrista, ride up to 100 miles on the Greenway, sip wine with live music at Tonne Winery, or enjoy local bands at Guardian Brewing Co. Whether you’re here for the music, the movement, or the memories — Muncie is the place to be.







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