The Engineering Experience

Posted on October 29, 2014   How did you find the study abroad program? Being 100% Italian, I had always wanted to go to Italy, and I figured study abroad was the best chance to do it. I knew I didn’t want to miss out on a full semester at Purdue, so I wanted to see my other options. When talking to my advisor, he mentioned a spring break option in Rome. Specifically, Engineering and Public Health in the Service Sector: A Rome Study Abroad Experience. I only knew a few words and phrases of Italian, but I didn’t need to know the language at all in order for me to go. I was concerned that I wouldn’t get a full study abroad experience with a trip of only 10 days, but my advisor convinced me otherwise, and he was right. During the trip: While in Italy, I learned about the necessity of engineers collaborating with other disciplines. As an Industrial Engineering student, we went to Rome with Nursing students which did not make sense at first. After going through the program,...

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Beata Strubel  How do you plan to find success at Purdue and make the most of your Purdue experience ? As we enter the latter part of the semester, you might be feeling a mid-semester slump and be looking for ways to re-energize and finish the year strong. Fortunately, Purdue has many resources available tailored to your needs and experiences. I can’t begin to list them all, but here are 3 that I have found personally helpful. I recommend checking them out when you get to campus next year. You can stop in for more information during a campus tour or browse their websites for advice as you finish your high school career.   1.        Center for Career Opportunities (CCO) The CCO offers a variety of (free!) services , from Career & Major Exploration Counseling to resume/interview assistance to professional development resources. The CCO helped me prepare my resume for the Industrial Roundtable job fair m...

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Beata Strubel  How do you find a college that provides the “perfect fit”? The college search can be daunting, stressful, overwhelming.. It can also be exciting, inspiring, and engaging. The element of the new and unknown can be both thrilling and terrifying. In less than a year you will be living in a new place with new people and limitless opportunities ahead of you. But how do you choose? The number of burger varieties at the dining court? The steps from dorm room to classroom? (Close counts – you might need to get there quick some mornings! Or maybe you’re looking for a nice stroll..) Countless sites provide rankings in various areas, but it’s often hard to understand what they mean. How do you get a feel for a campus in a one day tour? The key that helped me choose Purdue was the people here – the students, the faculty, the professors, the community. From the moment I arrived on campus, I was welcomed by everyone I met. I could re...

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Guest Blogger Jenee Christensen  My college experience here at Purdue has been amazing.  I've had some really talented professors over the past three years, I'm involved in a wide variety of organizations, and I've had the opportunity to study abroad four times.  I love Purdue, and I have spent my time on campus trying to experience as much of Purdue as I can.  So when I first heard about Homecoming Court during my sophomore year, when a friend of mine was running for Homecoming King, I made a mental note that I wanted to learn more about this potential opportunity, and possibly even consider running my senior year. Fast-forward two years: I decided to go for it.  I applied for Homecoming Court for a few different reasons.  First off, as I mentioned before, I love Purdue, and I wanted the opportunity to represent the student body in such a unique capacity.  I also love alumni - I firmly believe Purdue wou...