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Indianapolis
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. 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: 91 |
| Average summer temperature: 74 ° Average winter temperature: 29 ° |
| Car: Access to car is essential |
| Beginning teacher's salary: $28,000-35,000 |
Life
Indianapolis offers the convenience and vibrancy of a large city and the feel of a small town. Corps members have access to the world’s largest Children’s Museum, an urban greenway, performances by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and a variety of athletic events including NCAA Basketball Tournaments, NFL and NBA games, and the Indy 500. Indianapolis is second in the nation only to Washington D.C. in number of historical monuments.
Indianapolis 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.
Corps Culture
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. I know that I could call anyone in the corps to ask for advice about my classroom or to hang out on the weekend.”
Corps members collaborate with each other and the Indianapolis program team to provide an excellent education to the children of Indianapolis. In addition, local professionals from Eli Lilly & Company are matched with individual corps members through the Lilly Advocate program to provide mentorship, community networking, and classroom support. 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.
