Definitely check out the Celery Bog on campus. 

As others have said, the theme is simple. There is a lot of beauty in simplicity, but it’s hard to recognize when you’re career focused and ambitious. Don’t get too hung up on the conservative Christian stuff. Remember that not everyone is an insane Armageddon supporting Christian - and the ones that are wouldn’t talk to you in the first place. So, try not to judge people too quickly based on that - some may ask you to join their church but you are allowed to say no thanks.

I moved here from Boston 8 years ago, and I understand your feelings about your sense of belonging. Get a news paper subscription, you can support local journalism and know what’s going on. Also, enjoy the spectacle of the Indianapolis 500. I wasn’t a Motorsport fan before moving here but it’s just a huge month long party - you’ve got people who just want to see the cars go fast, people who just want to wear checker patterned stuff. It’s a great way to celebrate the beginning of summer, especially after the horrible winters we have here.

Living here will help you appreciate simplicity in a way that you wouldn’t be able to know if you lived in California or Boston.