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Local Eats Near Purdue

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Whether you’re touring for the first time, having family visit, or just feeling an itch to try something new, Purdue has dozens of restaurants for every budget and taste! Triple XXX Family Restaurant Triple XXX is a West Lafayette staple. The restaurant has been featured on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” twice and is an iconic part of Boilermaker history. Triple XXX is known for its iconic dishes named after famous Purdue athletes. The Ashley Burkhardt meal (the first female athlete on the menu) contains chicken tenders sandwiched between two biscuits with a side of sweet potato fries. The Ryan Kerrican is an entire half pound of meat, topped with cheese chili, and burger fixings. For the more adventurous eaters, the iconic Dwayne Purvis burger includes the basic quarter pound burger with a schmear of peanut butter. And, you can’t forget Triple XXX’s famous root beer, which uses the same recipe from 1895 and comes in a giant mug. The Bryant For the fancier diners (or studen...
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Senior to Senior Advice

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As a graduating senior looking back on my four years here at Purdue University, I have gathered some pieces of wisdom that I want to share with the incoming class. I have been so thankful for my time here, and I truly believe that I have grown into a happier, healthier, and more capable version of myself. If you are looking to have a fulfilling college experience, I hope you keep these points in mind. Isa's first day on Purdue's campus Put Yourself Out There! As cliché as it sounds, this might be one of the most important aspects of college. You have four years to try new things and meet new people. During orientation week, the B-Involved fair is held on the intramural fields where rows of information can be found on the different student organizations here on campus. I highly recommend you check out some clubs, and maybe even attend some callouts! Joining clubs is a great way to build a community throughout your first semester on campus. There are also some major-specif...
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Study Spots Around Campus

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As the semester winds down and finals quickly approach, finding a good study spot on campus can make all the difference. Whether you prefer the silence of a library or the energy of a busy café, there are plenty of options to match how you work best. Here are some study spots that Purdue students love, offering the right mix of comfort, focus, and atmosphere to help you get through long study sessions. Wilmeth Active Learning Center  (WALC) WALC is one of the most popular study spots on campus, and it is pretty easy to see why. There are a bunch of different places to sit depending on what you are feeling, like the quieter library space on the second floor, the booths on the third floor, or the computer labs if you need to get work done on a desktop. There is also a cafe where you can get snacks, coffee, and smoothies, which makes it easy to stay there for a while. It is open all day and every day, which is nice, especially during finals when you might end up studying at random hou...
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Staying Happy and Healthy as a Purdue Engineer

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It  isn’t  a secret that Purdue Engineering has a rigorous course load, and it is important to stay up to date with your coursework. But it  is just  as important to  proactively  take care of  yourself, bec ause  it is incredibly difficult to succeed academically when you are not physically and mentally healthy. Purdue offers lots of ways to stay  happy  and  healthy that  have  helped me, so  let's  dive into some of these resources!   Staying Physically Healthy   Purdue Student Health Center (PUSH)   Given that I am an  out-of-state  student, my doctor is  nowhere   near  campus.  So, whenever I get sick or  injured,   the first  place   I  go to   is  our student  health center (PUSH).   PUSH offers a variety of services to students from  physical  therapy  to  vaccinations to  women's health . Y...
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