The Engineering Experience

Beginning your journey at Purdue is exciting; you get to begin a whole new chapter of your life!   The organizations that you are involved with will likely be a big part of your life on campus.   Outside of classes and homework, clubs are a great way to meet new people and find what you are passionate about.   Here is some of our best advice on ways to get involved in organizations while at Purdue! Attend callouts  These usually happen near the beginning of each semester and information can be found on a club’s website.  Organizations might also write callout information with chalk on the ground; check one out that you pass on your way to class!  Also, remember, a callout is not a commitment, and usually, there is free food! Check Out the Activities Fair This takes place at the beginning of each year, and do it to see what new opportunities there are on campus.  Information about the hundreds of clu...

Name:  Grace Michael Major:  Industrial Engineering Graduation Date:  2019 What is your favorite part of engineering? In engineering I am always challenged to do my best work. I love that I am able to see the direct application of class projects to real life situations. As an IE, it is apparent that the content I learn in class can be applied in the workplace to help make processes and tasks easier. What is your favorite class you have taken and why? My favorite class I have taken is IE 332, Computing in Industrial Engineering. While this was a broad and difficult subject, it is a course in which I learned the most valuable material. I have also been able to talk about the course during interviews with regards to teamwork as well as new innovative technology. What is the best thing about Purdue? The best thing about Purdue is that we are a very academically focused campus, but we also all support each other in extracurricular activi...

To meet the first-year engineering course requirement, freshmen can take Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) and ENGR 133 opposed to the regular engineering courses (ENGR 131/132). To be admitted to the EPICS living learning community, which is optional but highly recommended, freshmen must apply during the housing process to be placed with other students who will be taking the EPICS course. If admitted, the students will register to take ENGR 133 instead of ENGR 131/132. ENGR 133 is only one semester, compared to the standard ENGR 131/132 courses, which take two semesters to complete. The ENGR 133 route is slightly more challenging at first, but it is completely bearable. Enrolling in ENGR 133 requires freshmen to take a lab in EPICS for two semesters. EPICS teams meet for two hours a week in lab, and during this time, they work on real, hands-on projects. Through this experience, students are able to...

Are you interested in studying engineering at Purdue? Are you nervous about the rigorous class schedule? Or are you a current student seeking out help for your current curriculum? Purdue has many resources to help students succeed in courses. Below are a few great resources (all free of cost) for engineering students at Purdue: 1. Women in Science and Engineering Tutoring Program WISP (Women in Science Programs) and WIEP (Women in Engineering Program) sponsor free tutoring every week (Sunday through Thursday) from 7-10pm in the University Residences Support Center (URSC) in the basement of Shreve, a residence hall on campus. The tutors are trained to help with all 100 and 200 level math and science courses including chemistry, computer science, physics, engineering etc. No appointment is needed. Students can visit the room at their convenience to ask specific homework/exam questions or simply work on an entire assignment in the room and ask for help when needed. Impromptu visi...