The Engineering Experience

We’re approaching the last two weeks of the current semester, known as quiet week (before the designated testing period for cumulative exams - some courses give essentially a last midterm in lieu of a final, while others have final projects that may be due during this time) and finals week (reserved for cumulative exams and scheduled more formally). Across campus, there are a variety of resources provided by departments, student organizations, and Purdue facilities to help students streamline their studying and prioritize effective breaks. Academic Success Center Resources The ASC, located in Wiley Hall on the residential side of campus, is a one-stop-shop for study guidance, peer support, and take-home resources throughout the semester. For finals preparation specifically, you can pick up a planning packet to fill out exam dates and logistics, a prioritized study plan, and daily/weekly schedule formation with hourly breakdowns. The ASC encourages active study strategies such as self...

Throughout my time at Purdue, I have been lucky enough to partake in many traditions, attend fun events, and visit new places. Purdue has so much to offer beyond academics that makes students’ college experiences fun and exciting. In this blog, I want to highlight some of the “must-dos” as a Purdue student. In other words, here is my “Pur-Do List”: Attend Grand Prix Grand Prix is one of the most well-known Purdue traditions. This event features a variety of student organizations that build and race go-karts on Purdue’s nearby racetrack, which is located just down the street from campus. It is hosted by the Purdue Grand Prix Foundation, who uses the profits from the race for student scholarships. There are fun festivities surrounding Grand Prix, such as the annual parade, which makes Purdue’s community come alive. Check Out Community Events in Lafayette There are countless events hosted in the City of Lafayette that are open to the public. Events such as Germanfest in the fall or A Merr...

If you look on BoilerLink, the website that houses information about organizations and events on campus, or attend the B-Involved Fair at the beginning of the school year, the thought of trying to pick what you’ll do after classes can be a little intimidating. Classes take up a lot of time, you’ve still got to eat and shower, and there are over 500 organizations to choose from to fill in the rest of your week. There are so many choices, and so little time in the week. To make navigating the campus organizations a little easier, here are some of the Women in Engineering students’ favorite activities outside of their classes! Heidi, First-Year Engineering Favorite Organization/Activity: Women in Engineering WE Link Recruitment Project Committee Why: “When I was trying to navigate applying to and picking what university I wanted to attend, the content that WE Link makes was a huge help. It allowed me to see what was happening at Purdue, and how Women in Engineering specifically lived...