The Engineering Experience

Agricultural and Biological Engineering Written by Madalyn Alm I have always been fascinated by life and the potential for growth. During high school, I became especially intrigued by the chemical processes that sustain biology. I choose to apply to First Year Engineering instead of the College of Science because I was attracted to the problem-solution orientation of engineering. I had planned on entering Biomedical Engineering when I started at Purdue, but speaking with upperclassmen in different majors helped me realize that Biological Engineering was a better fit for me. Majoring in Biological Engineering allows me to learn the fundamental principles that drive biological processes and gives me the skill set to improve our world through the application of engineering design. For more information about Purdue’s Agricultural and Biological Engineering program, visit https://engineering.purdue.edu/ABE Civil Engineering Written by Joanna McCormack I knew from the momen

Have you yet to decide which college you will be attending in the fall? The decision date is just around the corner, and we are here to tell you why Purdue is the perfect place for you! When considering where to go to college, there are some common concerns that many people have. Our volunteers, women who are currently studying engineering at Purdue, helped us to address those concerns: 1.      Finances Concern: "Purdue is too expensive." If you did not receive a scholarship to attend Purdue, don’t panic! There are many opportunities for scholarships once you arrive at Purdue. There are merit based scholarships offered through each Engineering discipline, leadership based scholarships offered through different organizations (such as Women in Engineering Program), and many more scholarship opportunities ( http://www.purdue.edu/dfa/types-of-aid/free-money/scholarships.html ). Additionally, studying engineering at Purdue opens up many doors for high paying inte

Starting your college career can be an intimidating thing to think about but also is an exciting step toward your future. The friendships you make and the experiences you have in college will stick with you forever. That being said, many new students ask the questions, “How do you make friends in college?” or “How do you know how to get involved on campus?”. At Purdue, the answer to this question can be Boiler Gold Rush! Boiler Gold Rush, BGR, is an orientation program that takes place the week before classes and consists of events and activities that teach you about the traditions and resources of Purdue. It also is a great way to begin friendships with your peers! You are placed in a group of about 15 other new students and are assigned a Team Leader, TL, who will stick with your group and guide you through the days of BGR.  This helps take away from the size of Purdue and give you a close network of people to get to know who live near you in the dorms. Your TL will ta

The Mosaic Mile neighborhood consists of Hillenbrand, First Street Towers, and Hawkins.  The District of Tradition neighborhood consists of Wiley, Owen, Cary Quad, and Tarkington Residence Halls. Mosaic Mile First Street Towers First Street Towers is primarily an upperclassman dorm. The units are single rooms with attached private bathrooms. Each floor features a convenient lounge area as well as a coffee bar and microwave. There is laundry room on every floor. The lobby is full of places to study, ping-pong tables, billiard tables, and a kitchenette. There is also a music room. First Street Towers is conveniently located just across the street from the Earhart dining court, but it is a longer walk to the northern portion of campus from First Street Towers than it is from other residence halls. Hillenbrand Hillenbrand Hall is primarily an upperclassmen dorm consisting of semi-suite style rooms. Similar to Third Street Suites, a semi-suite has two double rooms with a conne

My Study Abroad Experience Do you have a dream travel destination? Purdue has study abroad locations in over 45 different countries! Last summer I used this opportunity to travel to Italy for a 4 week long program and it was one of the most impactful experiences of my life. During the four week program, I took two communications courses through the College of Liberal Arts. That’s right, you don’t necessarily have to be in a major in the college that the study abroad program is through! These courses counted as general electives for my Biomedical Engineering plan of study and allowed me to make friends in different majors. Aside from the coursework of the study abroad program, I did a lot of exploring! This specific program had classes scheduled Monday through Thursday, leaving the weekend free for extra travel opportunities. Our program was located in the beautiful Siena, Italy which is part of the Tuscany region of Italy. The program focused on communication and culture