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Boiler Gold Rush: Finding Your Place at Purdue

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Starting college is very exciting, but it can also be a little overwhelming. You are moving to a new place, meeting tons of new people, figuring out what and where your classes are, and maybe living on your own for the first time. Luckily, Purdue has a way to make that transition a lot easier, through Boiler Gold Rush (BGR), Purdue’s student orientation!  This orientation is for incoming first year and transfer students. It gives students the great opportunity to explore campus, learn about traditions and resources, and start building their community before classes even start. I did BGR when I was a first year coming to Purdue, and it quickly became one of my favorite parts of college! I enjoyed it so much that I decided to come back as a BGR Team Leader, guiding a group of students through BGR and giving new students the same experiences that made Purdue feel more like home for me. Getting Comfortable at Purdue One of the biggest perks that BGR helped me with was simply getting co...
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Day in the Life of a Summer Intern

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When planning for any of my summers, I always want to maximize my educational and professional opportunities. Now, as a rising sophomore studying Industrial Engineering at Purdue, I was thrilled to find I have secured a role as a Defense Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis. However, facing my first internship felt a bit intimidating, and I started feeling some anxious anticipation. On top of that new transition, I was also planning to balance a summer course, MA 26100 Multivariable Calculus. Fortunately, I wouldn’t have to navigate this transition alone. Purdue University offers so many various resources and has a strong connection to the Indianapolis area; I knew that reaching out for any support needed, both through Purdue and Rolls-Royce, would make balancing both commitments manageable. To give you an idea of how it's going, here is what a typical day in my life looks like this summer:  First Day at Rolls-Royce My workdays begin early at 5:30am in th...
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How to Stay Active at Purdue

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Purdue University has some of the strongest academics for engineering. Some classes may be rigorous and challenging, and it is important to take care of your health to do well in your education. The university has many mental health assistance programs, but another aspect of this is taking care of your physical health. Whether you are interested in lifting weights, participating in some friendly competition, or eating healthy, there are so many resources at Purdue (and with surrounding programs) that can help you stay in shape and feel the best you can! The CoRec The France A. Cordova Recreational Sports Center at Purdue has some of the best facilities I have ever worked out in. There are four floors to work out on and attached aquatic centers. Floor 3 is the unofficial “girl’s floor”, with lots of treadmills, Stairmasters, free weights, and natural lighting. An indoor track is on this level, along with basketball courts, badminton areas, and spaces to take yoga and pilates classes. T...
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