The Engineering Experience

I am incredibly grateful to attend a school that has allowed me to customize and make the best of my college experience. Coming into college, I knew I wanted to do a Disney College Program (DCP) and work at NASA, but I had no idea how to make them happen. I was worried I wouldn’t be able to fit both in with my engineering curriculum. Now, standing on the other side, I can confidently say the support here at Purdue has allowed me to pursue both of those dreams and opened more doors than I could have ever imagined. Whether you want to take a semester off for a DCP, internship/co-op, travel, or something else, working with your Purdue advisors will allow you flexibility to customize your path to graduation. What is the Disney College Program I found out about the Disney College Program in middle school, and I loved watching vlogs of people doing one. A DCP is an opportunity to live in Orlando, Florida, and work in one of a variety of roles at Walt Disney World. It is important to note thi...

A letter to the second semester high school senior (from a Purdue Second Semester Senior):                Senior Year at Purdue                    Senior Year of High School Dear Second Semester High School Senior, Wow, can you believe that it has been four years since we started this phase of our lives. We were both starting our freshman year during the peak of Covid, and I think that just made this time feel like it flew so much faster. But here we are, approaching the end of this chapter, and getting ready to move onto the next. I just want to remind you of a few things as you approach graduation. First, be proud of yourself. You have probably spent countless hours working on homework, and studying for tests, while trying to balance all your extracurricular activities and still being able to enjoy time with your friends and family. That’s a lot. People will try to say tha...

     As I get ready to graduate and reflect on my previous three years with Purdue University, I’ve come to realize that the engineering program and college involvement here is truly something special. Whether it's the iconic bell chimes while students head to their next class or the late night studying sessions with friends in Armstrong Hall, Purdue always offers excitement and new discoveries. So what sets Purdue University apart from other colleges? Read more to learn about the community, network, and innovation that defines the Purdue experience! Purdue’s Women in Engineering Program      Of course the Women in Engineering Program (WiE) must be mentioned when thinking about Purdue Engineering and how Purdue is unlike any other. The Women in Engineering Program was created in 1969 and is the first Women in Engineering Program in the nation. Because of the Women in Engineering Program’s efforts, the enrollment rate of women within the College of Engin...

Dear High School Seniors,      I remember being in your shoes four years ago. I had just finished applying for college, savoring all the “lasts” with friends and in the sport I had dedicated four years of my life to, and was counting down the days until Winter Break and weeks until graduation in the spring. I remember balancing mixed feelings about the future. Funnily enough, it feels as though I am reliving many of these experiences and feelings all over again as I near the end of my penultimate semester at Purdue. While similar, I have found my outlook on these experiences and feelings have changed, reflecting everything I’ve learned about myself and about life these past four years. Here is what is the same, what is different, and the advice I have for you as you go through these experiences as well!      Similar to you, I am trying to savor and cherish all of my “lasts” here at Purdue: last football games as a student, last events I get to participate ...

I just completed Purdue’s First Year Engineering program last semester. After two semesters of calculus, football games, and introductory engineering classes, I can still remember the stress of applying to college. It was not too long ago that the Common App opened for me, and I sat there staring at the screen. I remember not knowing where to start. Many unanswered questions running through my head. How do I show colleges my true potential through this application? When should I be finished applying to colleges? Where can I start applying for scholarships? With this blog, I hope to answer some of your questions. I know how overwhelming this process can be. I was in your shoes not too long ago. This is me visiting Purdue for the first time in 2022 while I was in the midst of the college application process. Be Authentic There are many different ways to display your passions and interests in the Common App. The extracurricular activities and volunteering portion of the application is cru...