Get Connected!

Computer bank in Read lobby.

In the technology-based world that we live in, computers are a must.  Internet access is necessary and having it anywhere is a requirement. For those with laptops, IU’s entire campus is wireless and every student has access via their IU login information. If you live in campus housing you are also supplied with an Ethernet cable which, after extensive use, I can safely say nearly doubles the speed. 

For those of us that don’t carry our laptops everywhere, there are multiple locations on campus with computer banks open to the public. Places like Jordan Hall, the IMU, and residence halls have banks of 3-4 computers where you can check your e-mail throughout the day. 

Computers in the Music Annex.

It’s the day before your paper is due, and your computer crashes; what do you do? You may be sitting there thinking, “That will never happen to me. It’s too cliché.” Trust me, it will. It happens to everyone. Thankfully, IU makes it easy to overcome this disastrous situation. Most residence halls and libraries have computer labs where you can sit and type. And type. And type. The labs in the Wells Library are even available 24 hours a day, for those times when you don’t start your paper until 2 a.m. the day it’s due.

Paper is finished, now what? Print! While some students have a printer in their room, it’s really not worth the cost. Keeping up on paper and ink cartridges is expensive, especially when IU gives you 650 pages per semester, with the option of rolling over up to 300 pages if you don’t use them all! Color printing is also available at certain labs for $1 per page. Take advantage of the computer resources available to students throughout campus. IU’s services can make a horrible situation a manageable one. Get connected!