The Engineering Experience

Although college is very fun, it requires hard work! The adjustment from high school to college courses can be a big one, so it will take some time to get into the swing of things. Never fear though, we are here to give you some tips and tricks for a successful transition to college! Keep Track of Your Schedule             One of the biggest changes in college is the amount of responsibility you have to take on. From the first day of classes, you need to be keeping track of your schedule and upcoming due dates. Many of your assignments will be posted online, so it is important to check Blackboard frequently. In addition, lectures are much larger than high school so you will feel a little more removed from your professor. Therefore, take advantage of office hours as they are a great opportunity to talk one on one with your professors and give them a chance to get to know you. Try to go to as many office hours as you can and take advantage of help rooms! Our volunteers are so exc

Throughout my three years here at Purdue, I have made it one of my goals to acquire as much work experience as possible, simply because I had absolutely no idea where my career interests lied. With the wonderful opportunities Purdue provides, acquiring job experience is not a difficult task if you know where to look ( https://www.cco.purdue.edu/ ).  After my freshman year, I worked at Freudenberg Performance Materials as a Mechanical Engineering Intern focusing on production support.  I realized that I really enjoyed the manufacturing environment, and such experience inspired me to try and find another internship.The subsequent two years, I worked for Honda Manufacturing of Indiana in Greensburg, IN to work in the Assembly Frame Department.  As a Senior in High School, I would've never thought I would be working in the automotive industry, so here is my best advice for navigating your career when you enjoy everything! Me on the roof on my last day! 1. Take Every Opportunity

Summer is almost over which means it’s time to start thinking about getting back to campus! As a first time Purdue student you may be wondering what sort of things to look forward to during your first few weeks as well as tips to make the most out of this time. We asked our volunteers to create a “Guide to Your First 2 Weeks of College”. Here’s what current Boilermakers had to say about getting started. Other Advice: ·         Go to club callouts ·         Walk your schedule before the first day of class ·         Talk to the people on your floor ·         Participate in BGR! It’s a great way to make friends ·         Go to the Be Involved fair to talk to representatives from clubs on campus ·         Go to all the dining courts to find your favorite ·         Wear sunscreen! ·         Get lots of snacks ·         Use the syllabi on Blackboard to prepare for your classes (write down exam dates and times) ·         Reach out to people you meet in your classes ·