The Engineering Experience

When I have a few minutes between classes or I’m relaxing after an exam, something I really enjoy doing is taking Buzzfeed quizzes!  Whether the quiz guesses my height and age based off of my dessert preferences or it tests my pop culture knowledge, I enjoy taking it.  However, there was something that could be improved upon: make Buzzfeed quizzes for Purdue!  Some women in engineering at Purdue made trivia and personality quizzes about life and engineering at Purdue! Do you love trivia? Take the Purdue trivia quiz to test your Purdue knowledge! Click here to try the trivia quiz to see how much you know about Purdue! At Purdue, students love the dining courts !  Take the personality quiz below to see which dining court you would be. Here is (arguably) one of the most important quizzes. Deciding which type of engineering major is difficult yet exciting.  This quiz may not be accurate, but it will be fun!  ( To find out more about...

Why Purdue? It’s a big question to ask anyone thinking about attending, someone currently attending, or a graduate of Purdue, and everyone’s answer is different. For some, they were attracted by Purdue’s excellent engineering programs, others were drawn in by the large, but not too large, campus with lots to offer. Purdue is a great place for anybody seeking to further their education and have a memorable and purposeful time doing it, but what sets it apart from other universities and makes it right for you? For me, the answer wasn’t immediately clear. I grew up in a house where Purdue’s black and gold were staple colors, both of my parents had graduated from Purdue and I hardly had any idea there were other options till I went to high school. Once I discovered there were options, I wanted to put as much distance between myself and the family favorite, Purdue. The options for where you can go post-high school are almost limitless, so what does Purdue hold that others don’t? ...

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Skyler Harlow Major: First Year Engineering Graduation Date: May 2022 What is your favorite part about Engineering? My favorite part about engineering is the ability to create new things that could potentially help someone and also modify existing products to make them even better. What is your favorite class you have taken and why? My favorite class that I’ve taken so far is CGT 163, which is an introductory course to Computer Graphics Technology. In this class, I got to learn how to do 3-D modeling in the CATIA V5 software. I really enjoyed learning how to model different things, how it was different than any class that I’ve ever taken before, and it was so much fun! What is the best thing about Purdue? To me, the best thing about Purdue is all of the opportunities that it gives me.  For example, it has provided me with the ability to join so many amazing organizations and meet such great people from all over. Tell us about a fun memo...

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Haley Mason Major: Chemical Engineering Graduation Date: May 2020 What is your favorite part about Engineering? My favorite part about Engineering is how applicable the material is. Everything can be applied to the real world and I know I am learning valuable information. What is your favorite class you have taken and why? My favorite class that I have taken is CHE 211 (thermodynamics) because I was really scared about taking this class and thought it was going to be really hard but I put a lot of effort into it and ended up getting a B! I also ended up liking the material a lot more than I thought I would. What is the best thing about Purdue? The best thing about Purdue is the people. I have made my best friends here and I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else. Tell us about a fun memory about your time at Purdue! One of my favorite memories at Purdue is when I moved into my freshman year residence hall. I was really nervous about everything bu...

It's Valentine's Day, when we express our love for people, things, and other parts in our life. I'd like to express my love for a program that has taught, brought and given me so much. . . Purdue's Women in Engineering Program (WIEP)! Here some reasons why I love WIEP: 1) The Many Unique Programs  Purdue Women in Engineering Program offers SO much to SO many people. From  Access Alums  to  I2D2 , Purdue WIEP is the hub for anyone with an interest in engineering. See the full list of programs  here .  They even have a wide variety of programs for prospective students, which you can see  here . It's so easy to get involved and stay involved for life without getting bored, and that's why I love it.  2) Their Mission The  mission of WIEP  is to help women and girls discover their inner engineer. By provide constant programming, support and guidance, this mission isn't just words on a paper but evident in everyday life. ...

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Riya Varshney Major: First Year Engineering Graduation Date: 2022 What is your favorite part about Engineering? My favorite part about engineering is working in teams to solve real world problems. I think it's very cool how applicable engineering is to everyday life! What is your favorite class you have taken and why? EPICS has been my favorite class since it allows us to immediately apply engineering to projects that help the community. What is the best thing about Purdue? I love the collaborative nature of Purdue Tell us about a fun memory about your time at Purdue! I really enjoyed the variety of social and informational events of BGR. It was an amazing kickstart to college life. What sorts of things are you involved in on campus? In addition to being on an EPICS team, I am a part of Science Olympiad and am helping run a couple of the events in the competition being held in Purdue. What is the best advice you received bef...

Now that you have finished applying to colleges, it is about time that you will start hearing back from some of them! It is always so exciting to hear you got into a college. Deciding where to go to college can be difficult, but here are some things to think about that can hopefully make your decision a bit easier! 1. Academics: Going to college is all about getting a good education, so it is one of the most important factors to consider when deciding where to attend for the next four years! Look into the how the program you’re interested stacks up against your other contenders. For instance, Purdue is one of the top-rated engineering schools in the United States, currently ranked 9th, according to U.S. News World Report. We also have the number one Agricultural and Biological Engineering program and are ranked 3rd in Industrial Engineering! Click the link below to learn more about the program you have in mind.  https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/FactsFigures/Ra...