The Engineering Experience

We all know how prestigious Purdue’s College of Engineering is. It can be intimidating when thinking about the course load but with the right strategies, you can be efficient and successful! Here are some hacks to help you stay on top of your work and make the most out of the resources Purdue offers to students.  Supplemental Instruction (SI)  When studying for an exam, it can be hard to know where to start and if you are using your time wisely. SI sessions are peer-led study sessions that provide a structured way to review material, practice problems, and ask questions. You can attend SI sessions regularly to reinforce your understanding and get ahead.  Tutoring from Women in Engineering (WiE) If you’re looking for extra help with an assignment, project or just have a question about a problem, WiE offers excellent tutoring services specifically for engineering students. These free tutoring sessions are a great way to clear confusion you may have and strengthen your probl...

With the Learning Community priority deadline approaching on April 15th, here is more information about some of them! As a current freshman, I was nervous to come to Purdue because I did not know anyone else here and was nervous for the transition from high school to college. However, I easily became familiar with the campus, made meaningful friends, and found Purdue as my home away from home. This is because of the two Learning Communities (LC) I am in: Women in Engineering (WiE) and Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS). Women in Engineering (WiE) Learning Community: The WiE LC is just one of many different ways to be involved in the WiE Program! Some LC's are optional to live in a specified residence hall, but the WiE LC requires that you live in the specified residence hall. If you choose not to join the WiE LC, there are still many other ways to get involved in the WiE Program. Or if you are in a LC that does not require to live in a specific dorm, you still are gi...

With the end of the semester quickly approaching, the focus is on exams and studying up for the end of the semester assignments and projects. The blog team wanted to share our favorite study spots on campus as inspiration. Chaney-Hale Hall of Science - CHAS Chaney-Hale Hall of Science, AKA Chaney, is the perfect spot to study with friends or work with groups. There are plenty of large tables spread around all four levels of the lab-based science building. The walls of the building are covered in white boards, making it easy to scribble things down all around you to help you with your studying. With plenty of windows to let natural light in, it is the perfect spot to stop if you know you are going to strap in for a long study session. Chaney-Hale Hall of Science Philip E. Nelson Hall of Food Science - NLSN Nelson Hall is a great spot to stop in at if you need uninterrupted focus for studying. There are plenty of alcoves and smaller tables throughout the building making it conducive for ...