Some people are surprised to learn that Indianapolis is the 13th largest city in the United States, with nearly 800,000 residents living within city limits. In fact, it is the third largest city in the Midwest and the second largest capital city in the country. Residents are attracted to Indianapolis for the cosmopolitan lifestyle it offers in a distinctly Midwestern setting.
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| Site Since: 2008 |
| Corps Size: 46 (1st year corps members only) |
| Average yearly temperature: 52.3° |
| Car: Access to car is essential |
Salary: See cost of living  |
Indianapolis is easily accessible city from a variety of locations. By car, Indianapolis is three hours from Chicago, four hours from St. Louis, five hours from Cleveland, and two hours from Louisville and Cincinnati.
The city of Indianapolis is entrenched in history yet is currently experiencing a city-wide revitalization, which helps provide corps members with education resources for their students as well as with places to spend their free time. Indianapolis is home to the world’s largest Children’s Museum and is second only to Washington, D.C. in terms of the most historical monuments in the nation. Music enthusiasts have various options to take in the musical arts, from attending one of the year-round performances offered by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra to participating in the annual Indy Jazz Festival. As the “Amateur Sports Capital of the World,” the city hosts a variety of athletic events, including NCAA Basketball Tournaments, NFL and NBA games, as well as the Indy 500, the largest single-day sporting event in the world.
Indianapolis offers the convenience and vibrancy of a large city and the feel of a small town. Corps members have diverse neighborhood options. Downtown Indianapolis is the juxtaposition of military monuments with nightclubs, and Broad Ripple Village near Butler University has more of a trendy, vibrant atmosphere. The Canal area offers some of the city’s most popular attractions with museums and memorials. Mass. Ave., referred to as “Indy’s answer to SoHo,” provides an array of art galleries, theaters, restaurants, and nightlife.
Indianapolis corps members are very proud of their network, support, and culture. As one 2008 Indianapolis corps member puts it, “We are all committed to setting the bar high for future corps. Everyone is extremely supportive of one another and always offering to help in one way or another. I know that I could call anyone in the corps to ask for advice about my classroom or to hang out on the weekend.”
As members of a new Teach For America site, Indianapolis corps members play a significant role in the development of regional programming and corps culture. They engage in professional development and one-on-one meetings with highly experienced staff members committed to ensuring academic gains in corps member classrooms. Outside of programmed activities, corps members often get together to plan, share ideas, embark on a night on the town, or for a game of Ultimate Frisbee. Above all, Indianapolis corps members are committed to providing the excellent education the children of Indianapolis deserve.
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