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My Summer Research Experience

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Saying Yes to the Journey: A Summer of Research, Growth, and Discovery In the summer of 2025, I decided to say yes to an opportunity that took me far beyond what was familiar. I traveled across the country to spend my summer conducting undergraduate research at Arizona State University. What began as a research experience quickly became a meaningful chapter of my academic and personal journey, shaped by new environments, new challenges, and new connections. As an international student, building a sense of home in the United States has been a gradual process, and Indianapolis has become that place for me. Choosing to relocate again for the summer, even temporarily, felt like a significant step. It meant adapting to a new setting, forming new routines, and learning how to build a sense of belonging once more. That decision set the tone for a summer centered on growth, curiosity, and openness to new experiences. Finding the Opportunity I first learned about this opportunity while ex...
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What to See When You Visit Purdue

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As admissions decisions are released and the second semester of high school senior year approaches the halfway point, taking a trip to Purdue can help you narrow down your college choices. If you’ve already committed, visiting campus is the perfect opportunity to support your choice and stave off senioritis with enthusiasm for your upcoming college experience. Centennial Mall – Bell Tower & Main Campus Stretch Walking n orth along Centennial Mall drive,  the primary walkway running through Purdue's campus, gives you a sense of the daily hustle and energy of campus within ten minutes. This stretch will take you from Memorial Mall, the large green area home to the John Purdue statue, the Farmers Market, and a variety of social events. From there, you will pass the Stone Lions Fountain, the Wilmeth Active Learning Center (WALC) library, and Elliot Hall of Music, which hosts concerts and shows as well as serving as a common exam location. Purdue’s iconic Bell Tower is impossible to...
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WiE Love Study Abroad – My Study Abroad Experience

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Purdue offers both long-term and short-term study abroad programs that are amazing! But if you are like me and want to commit to a short-term study abroad, Purdue offers many options for those who want to study globally without  the full -semester  commitment.  There  are also many major-specific study abroad programs  that can expose you to industry and  educational opportunities in other countries. In May 2025, I  got to participate  in a  biomedical engineering (BME)  trip to Scandinavia , and  I’m  excited to share more about my experience abroad .   Places ,  P eople,  &  T hings   Across the two weeks of the trip, I had the opportunity to visit Denmark, Sweden, and Finland .  In each country, we  got to visit  industry partners like Cook Medical and  Novo Nordisk and   got to learn  more about each country’s culture through  food, tours, and exploring during ...
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