The Engineering Experience

With the November 1st deadline on everyone's mind, members of the Women in Engineering Program wanted to share some reasons why we applied to Purdue University. Whether or not you have already applied to Purdue, this post highlights some of the reasons that brought us here. The Women in Engineering (WiE) Program With engineering being a male-dominated industry, the idea of entering First Year Engineering (FYE) classes can be daunting. The WiE Program provides support and resources such as mentorship and tutoring to aid in creating a safe space for female engineers. When I was applying to Purdue, the online information sessions that the WiE Program held made me feel connected to the university. Additionally, the prospect of a learning community full of other female engineering students interested me because of the community space that it provides. Location While Indiana isn’t alluring to all Purdue applicants, as someone from the Midwest I was glad to move to a state that had sim...

     There are many ways to make a big school feel small, and one of the ways I was looking to do that when I was applying to college was applying to Honors College programs. These programs look different depending on the school, but pretty universally, they involve smaller class sizes and honors courses, opportunities for undergraduate research, and a live-in experience for first-year students. The John Martinson Honors College (JMHC) at Purdue was still very new when I applied in 2019, but the young program was extremely attractive to apply to because of the four pillars upon which the program was built: interdisciplinary learning, community and global experiences, undergraduate research, and leadership development. As a supplement to my engineering education, I applied to the Honors College to take advantage of the programming provided by each of these pillars throughout my four years.      Each year in honors has been different–starting with participat...

Purdue has seventeen undergraduate engineering majors, which might be overwhelming when trying to decide which one you want to go into or are interested in. We put together a list of the most popular engineering majors here at Purdue and explain the type of classes you may take, possible industry options you can go into after you graduate, and any other fun facts about the majors. We also included a nine-square “mood-board” of each of the majors as a fun and creative way to show off the aesthetics sometimes associated with each major! Please note that specific majors may have different concentrations and industry opportunities, so not all concentrations or industry options are exemplified in the mood-boards. We encourage you to dive deeper into the majors you might also be interested in to learn more! Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (AAE): “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” First man on the moon, Neil Armstrong, not only said that famous phrase, b...

When looking for the right college for you, it is comforting to know how the college you are planning to attend supports you. I know I had the same feelings when looking for my home for the next four years. There are many important factors to determine a good support system when choosing a school. Picking a college to attend is a huge decision, so I am here to make that choice a little easier by explaining how Purdue invests in you! Mental and Physical Health Purdue takes many measures to ensure that students are healthy, both physically and mentally. Purdue University takes mental health very seriously to guarantee students’ safety. There are a plethora of counseling resources for students to talk to if they are struggling. In addition, there are numerous support groups for students to join, such as the LGBTQIA+ support group, to help navigate college. As for physical health, the France A. Cordova Recreational Center, also known as the CoRec, is a great place for students to get a...

As you might have seen in our last post, Purdue’s campus is rich in history that is full of traditions and some myths. In this blog post, we will cover some of these and give you an overview of the history behind all these Purdue stories. Bell Tower The Purdue Bell Tower, as previously discussed in our last post, was built in 1995. The most common myth that all Purdue students know is that walking directly under the Bell Tower will delay a student’s graduation. Though there is no “evidence” to suggest that this is the case, many students will go out of their way to avoid crossing under the bells. Another myth related to the Bell Tower is that couples who kiss under the bell tower will get married. This is another hard to prove myth, but an article about Purdue myths by Purdue alumni share anecdotes from couples who tested this myth and proved it to be true. John Purdue’s Will There are many theories tied to John Purdue and his famed will. John Purdue was Purdue’s first benefactor who ...

As the Early Action Deadline (November 1st) approaches, I am sure you are starting to compare engineering programs across several colleges. When comparing Purdue Engineering against other schools, one of the most prominent differences is that Purdue has a program “First Year Engineering (FYE)” instead of a “direct admit” program. Throughout FYE, students take general engineering classes which introduce design processes and manifest an engineering mindset. Within these courses, students are introduced to all of the engineering disciplines that Purdue offers. Although FYE might seem like a setback, that is far from the truth. I finished FYE last semester, and I am beyond grateful for the First Year Engineering Program. It allowed me to feel confident to choose the engineering discipline that best suits my strengths and my goals. “Engineering Your Major” (EYM) Events Engineering Your Major (EYM) events are mandatory events built into the engineering course curriculum. In class, each engin...