Student Life

A great education at a great place

At the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, you’ll get more than a great education—you’ll get a great college experience. You’ll have access to programs outside of the classroom and out in the world that will help you develop your leadership skills and launch your career. You’ll be part of a spirited community of O’Neill students in a culture with the incredible opportunities—and fun—of being on a Big Ten campus. But at the same time, you’ll be able to find the support and engagement you need. And, you’ll be at one of the best college towns in the nation—Bloomington, Indiana—famed for its food, art, music, bicycling and outdoor adventure in an area of scenic beauty.

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Supportive faculty help you explore your interests and discover solutions to today's biggest challenges.

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It's a great privilege to be at a top public affairs school like the O'Neill School at one of the world's great universities like Indiana University. What O'Neill's been able to do, I think it's becoming clear over time, is that we're a human face of policy - where it's not just about mathematical models and algorithms, it's consequential. And the fact is - you have to be able to link it up to real human beings. That's what we're able to do here. We know what solutions are. We know where the problem areas are. And there seem to be big gaps. Progress is made with small steps and in a way, one person at a time. And this is what we try to do here at O'Neill and it gives us a platform to connect with students lives. We try to enable young people to reach into themselves to develop their inner voices, find out who they are and therefore what do they want to contribute. When I was a student myself I kind of realized I love this part of life where people are discovering, experimenting, trying to find their path in life. The older you get, the more you realize it's a privilege to be part of that. The opportunity to change the world is always there.

Opportunities for every interest at O’Neill

Whatever your academic or social interests, whatever your degree level—you’ll find options at the O’Neill School that match your goals.