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My Learning Communities (WiE and EPICS)

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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...
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Study Spots on Campus

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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 ...
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Day Trips from Purdue

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Whether you’ve got a day off of classes or are looking to kill some time over a holiday weekend, there are a wide variety of attractions within a day’s drive from Purdue. The majority of the trips listed below (in ascending distance) are most accessible by car and are all within two hours of campus. Lafayette, Indiana Lafayette is the only option on this list without an associated transportation cost – either catch one of the CityBus routes with your student pass or enjoy the walk southeast from campus over the Wabash when the weather is nice. There are frequent events being held downtown, particularly in the summer and fall, such as night markets, festivals, and concerts. When the weather is colder or if you’re going on a weekday, staple attractions include escape rooms, axe throwing, and the performing arts center. If you have homework or studying you need to get done in addition to the day out, Lafayette is home to a variety of coffee shops as well as a cat cafe. Turkey Run State P...
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