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How to Navigate Dining at Purdue

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When I first came to Purdue, one of the biggest things I had to figure out, honestly faster than I expected, was how dining worked. Between jumping into engineering classes, meeting new people, and just trying not to get lost walking to class, I quickly realized that figuring out where (and how) I was going to eat every day actually mattered a lot. For students with food allergies or dietary restrictions, this transition can feel even more overwhelming. It takes time to learn which dining courts work best for you, how meal plans function, and what resources are available, and I hope I can make that process easier for you. Firstly, Purdue’s dining system is centered around residential dining courts. These are spots where you use a meal swipe to enter, and then you can eat as much as you’d like while you are there. There are five main dining courts on campus: Earhart, Ford, Hillenbrand, Wiley, and Windsor. Each one has its own vibe, layout, and types of food, so you’ll probably end up fi...
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How WiE Live in Indianapolis

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WiE Leadership Team at The Children’s Museum Living at Purdue University in Indianapolis is a one-of-a-kind experience. Our campus is small and close-knit, yet right next to the city. This makes campus life both com fortable and exciting. There is always something happening nearby, whether it is a campus event or a quick trip downtown with friends. Living in the Residence Halls When I first came to college, I was not sure how I would meet people. In my freshman year, I decided to live on campus in North Hall and it ended up being one of the best decisions I made. There are two main on-campus housing options: the traditional residence hall style at North Hall and the apartment style living at Lux on Capitol. At North Hall, students usually share a room with one roommate, while Lux apartments can house up to four roommates. I loved the community at North Hall. Living in the residence halls means that you are surrounded by other first-year students. It makes it much easier to make friend...
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What I Wish I Knew Before Starting FYE

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When I was getting ready to start First-Year-Engineering at Purdue University, I was excited but also nervous. I wondered if I was smart enough, if I would make friends, and most importantly if I would choose the right engineering major. Looking back as a sophomore in BME, there are some things I wish someone told me before the first semester. Grace Ready to Take on FYE Your Major Choice Isn’t Permanent Coming into FYE, I thought that I had to know exactly what engineering discipline I wanted to pursue. I thought that I needed to have my whole plan figured out, but that turned out not to be the case. The beauty of FYE at Purdue University is that you get to explore before committing to a specific major. I had the chance to learn more about all of the engineering disciplines before I chose the one that was right for me. Through classes, projects, conversations with upperclassmen, introductory meetings with different engineering departments, and other experiences, I was able to discover ...
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Semester Abroad: Comparing and Contrasting My Time in Spain vs. West Lafayette

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This spring semester, I am studying abroad at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) in Madrid, Spain. The classes I am taking abroad directly transfer to equivalent Purdue courses, and by completing this semester abroad, I am one step closer to earning my minor in Global Engineering Studies through the Global Engineering Alliance for Research and Education (GEARE) Program. While I am absolutely loving my time abroad and having a very culturally enriching experience, life in Spain looks much different than life in West Lafayette. I want to reflect on and compare how my academic and daily experiences abroad differ from those I have grown used to at Purdue. Alicante, Spain Classes and Academics At Purdue, most of my classes are 50 minutes long, and they host office hours daily. Class grades typically consist of weekly homework and lab assignments, class participation, and two or three midterms followed by a final exam. I only have to walk 15 minutes from my dorm to reach my farthest cla...
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