The Engineering Experience

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Beata Strubel People say college is the best four years of your life. Whether that will be personally true for you or not, there is no doubt that college is four years that you will grow and mature incredibly fast. It is important to stay on track and seek guidance, as needed, during this time. Below are three pieces of advice that can help you get the most out of your college experience. 1. Find good mentors. Mentors can have a tremendously positive impact on your personal development, and yet their importance is often underrated. A mentor is somebody who you view as a role model and who can offer you guidance in your career or personal life. As you start to think more seriously about your career while you are in college, a mentor who is working in the field that you are interested in can be especially helpful. For example, if you are interested in working in the car industry, then talk to your engineering professors or upperclassmen that have had...

Posted on March 16, 2015 by LilyAnn Peterson Gapinski An awesome student organization that I have gotten involved with here on campus is the Purdue Society of Women Engineers, commonly known as SWE. Purdue SWE organizes tons of events that have themes such as professional development, outreach, and others, as well as organize social events that just allow you to get to know other women engineers on campus. In addition, Purdue SWE consists of an executive board including chairs, directors, and officers, which each have their own leadership responsibilities within the organization.  One of the greatest things about SWE is that it not only exists at Purdue, but it is an international organization with members all over the country and all over the world. National and Regional SWE hold conferences every year where students and professionals from all sections come together for leadership development and to meet other SWE members from all over. Purdue sends students to these conf...

Posted on March 6, 2015 by LilyAnn Peterson Gapinski Here are some tips from current students to make your transition to college life the best it can be! "Purdue has over 900 clubs and organizations! There is bound to be something that interests you; if not make your own club!" "If there is something you don't understand, chances are other people don't understand it either, so don't be embarrassed to ask!" "Purdue has so much to offer, so take time to have fun and relax away from class and your busy schedule!" "The first week of school there is a fair where each club has a table set up. This is a great way to see what clubs are available and what might interest you." "Make the most of your time at school and enjoy what you spend your time doing." "Get out there and meet new people, make new friends, and shortly they will feel just like your family!" ...