The Engineering Experience

Choosing where to go to college is kind of like choosing your co-star in a rom-com. You want a place that challenges you, inspires you, makes you laugh, and supports you when things get tough. As a woman in engineering, finding a university where you feel like you belong and thrive is everything.  So, in the spirit of  10 Things I Hate About You , here are the 10 things I love about Purdue University, and why you will fall in love with it, too. 1. I love the free tutoring There are so many resources available to students on campus made to help ensure our success. My personal favorite is the free tutoring provided by the Women in Engineering program for all 100-200 level STEM courses. I was never alone while I struggled with challenging calculus or physics topics - I always had an upperclassman by my side helping me study for my exams 2. I love that I can talk with industry professionals 1:1 The Women in Engineering program's Access Alum events provide me a great way to practic...

Over my last four years here at Purdue, I have begun to appreciate what it means to be a Purdue Engineer.  As I approach graduation, I can confidently say that the engineering program and college involvement here is truly something special.  Purdue offers and environment where curiosity and innovation thrive.   So, what makes Purdue stand out?   It is the electric community, the powerful network of Purdue Alumni, and the number of opportunities to grow academically, professionally, and personally.   Purdue’s Women in Engineering Program One program that has been very special to me throughout my time here is Purdue’s Women in Engineering Program (WiE).  This program was the first Women in Engineering Program in the nation founded in 1969.  The Women in Engineering Program makes continual efforts to support current students with the Mentees and Mentors Program, Access Alum events, the Women in Engineer Living and Learning Community, free tutorin...