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Winter at Purdue: Boilermaker Edition

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Winter at Purdue comes with snowy days, crisp air, and plenty of windy walks across campus, but it also brings so many great memories. Whether you are warming up with a hot coffee, gearing up for outdoor activities, or cheering on the Boilermakers, there are always ways to make the most out of the colder months. For some, winter at Purdue may be a new experience for some, but it’s one we all share and enjoy together as Boilermakers! Vidhi Desai, Mechanical Engineering Another well-loved winter tradition here at Purdue University is ice skating. Just a short drive off campus lies Riverside Skating Center, a picturesque ice rink that offers the perfect environment for creating long lasting memories and the perfect group photo! On extra chilly days, warming up with hot chocolate after some time on the ice serves as the cherry on top for a fun outing. Whether you are an experienced skater or stepping onto the ice for the very first time, this is the perfect winter activity to take a break ...
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Finding My Path: How My First Semester at Purdue Guided Me to the Right Engineering Major

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     Have you looked through a list of all the engineering majors out there and thought, “How am I supposed to pick the right one?” That question flooded my mind as I filled out college applications, and even as I began my journey here at Purdue. My first semester of college was already a huge change as I moved a thousand miles away from home, and on top of this, I was worried I wouldn’t know how to choose the right engineering discipline. Yet, I’m happy to say that the resources provided to first year engineering students truly guided me and helped me realize that I want to pursue Biomedical Engineering. First day at Purdue: excited, nervous, and still figuring it all out      Specifically, I am going to focus on the EYM (Engineering Your Major) program that I completed during my first semester, which helped me discover the engineering discipline that fits me best. To be honest, initially I was kind of skeptical, I wondered, “Could this short program truly...
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Why WiE Love the Women in Engineering Living and Learning Community

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Looking back at my First Year Engineering experience through my first few semesters on campus, I  can  confidently say that  applying, and ultimately, joining  the Women in Engineering Living and Learning Community  ( WiE  LLC)   in  Meredith South has been the best decision I could have  ever made for my transition from high school to college. Joining this community has helped me in so many facets of my  life , whether it  was  making meaningful friendships , experiencing  trips that I never  would have  expected to go on during college, or utilizing resources that  helped me  for  my  various classes .   Inside Meredith South, During a WiE LLC Resume Editing Event Starting out with the living accommodations  and background ,  the   WiE  LLC  has  participa nts living in the all-women residence  Meredith South  Re...
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