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My last article, comparing IU against IICS, received a lot of criticism – both knowledgeable criticism and pure lunacy. This next article, however, probably won’t be as controversial, as I’d like to look at the advantages and disadvantages of both schools as related to sports, space, and general socializing.

The urbanized IICS campus has many benefits- it is close to malls, sporting goods stores, fine dining, an aura of more liberal-minded people, and a more social group of people (relatively more social, that is). But the one thing it doesn’t have, as compared to the rural IU, is tons of space, sports all over the place, and clubs that are very active and very social.

While IICS does have some space for some sports, it is nothing compared to IU. Nilai’s campus offers several basketball courts, a tennis court (which is also used as a multi-purpose court), a football field, futsal courts, squash courts, badminton courts, a gym, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and a sports hall used for various sports (most notably table tennis). Sports flourish the school and is a haven for those who are sports obsessed.

IU is also known for having both major and minor events frequently, as often once or twice a week depending on what the different clubs have prepared. Major events like Orientation Night (Social Board), Charity Night (Leo Club), INTI Idol (STACT Club), Pasar Malam Night (ISS Club), and Sports Fiesta are just a few of the much anticipated events that happen at IU. While IICS does have events going on, they are nowhere as well marketed, nor do they attract the crowds that IU clubs manage to pull off.http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=6997550754423713600

In the battle between the two schools, this round goes to IU for its space, its sports, and the active clubs. The score is now IU 1 – 1 IICS.


By Seth Borges
seth_borges@live.com