The Engineering Experience

It is officially the time of year when college decisions are released. All of the waiting is finally over and the ball is back in your court. As decision season approaches, I am reminiscing on that time in my life. Why did I choose Purdue? What made Purdue stand out when compared to other prospective schools? In this blog, I want to highlight a couple of the many reasons why I fell in love with Purdue University and chose to make it my home. Purdue Engineering When making my college decision, I prioritized my education. I wanted to choose a school that would challenge me and give me opportunities that set me up for my future. I knew that Purdue would do both of those things. Purdue Engineering is a world-renowned program. I have often heard the phrase “everyone wants Purdue engineers.” Throughout my experience at Purdue, I have found that statement to be nothing but true. During career fairs, company recruiters fight for Purdue engineers. I am currently only a sophomore and have alread

Congratulations and welcome to the Boilermaker family! I remember being where you are four years ago: refreshing my email after school until my admissions decision from Purdue finally came in. Opening up my portal to read “Congratulations! You’ve been offered admission to Purdue University”, I felt a huge sense of relief. I was going to college! However, soon after opening my offer letter, I was unsure of what to do next. You might be facing a similar feeling. Let this blog serve as a guide to some next steps to take in your college decision process! Visit Purdue’s Campus One of the best ways to get a feel for a school is by visiting their campus. More specifically, it is best to visit a campus while school is in session. This way you get a better understanding of what daily life looks like for students on campus. There are numerous opportunities in the spring to visit Purdue whether that is through an official daily visit or a “Purdue’s for Me” Day. During Purdue's for Me Day, th