The Engineering Experience

     Have you looked through a list of all the engineering majors out there and thought, “How am I supposed to pick the right one?” That question flooded my mind as I filled out college applications, and even as I began my journey here at Purdue. My first semester of college was already a huge change as I moved a thousand miles away from home, and on top of this, I was worried I wouldn’t know how to choose the right engineering discipline. Yet, I’m happy to say that the resources provided to first year engineering students truly guided me and helped me realize that I want to pursue Biomedical Engineering. First day at Purdue: excited, nervous, and still figuring it all out      Specifically, I am going to focus on the EYM (Engineering Your Major) program that I completed during my first semester, which helped me discover the engineering discipline that fits me best. To be honest, initially I was kind of skeptical, I wondered, “Could this short program truly...

Eleven months ago, I was getting ready for prom, graduating high school, and spending every day with my best friends. And then, in the blink of an eye, I was at Purdue– alone, hundreds of miles away from the people I had spent the last eighteen years with. Honestly, it was hard to look past the life that I had grown out of. But, as the leaves fell and the temperatures dropped, I began to bloom into a better version of myself. As I wrap up my second semester, here’s a look back at my freshman year at Purdue! Community: People at Purdue come from all walks of life.  I’ve been able to meet people who have lived in many different countries and those who have never left their hometown. I’ve always considered myself an introvert (the type of person to panic if they have to start a conversation). But, through Boiler Gold Rush , the B-involved fair, and my classes, I’ve found that I’ve begun to strike up conversations with whoever is around me. People here have so much to offer, whether in...

We hear everyday how tumultuous college is, how challenging being an engineering student is, and how college will be the best time of your life. But have you ever wondered what an average engineering student does in their day-to-day life? Well, you’re in luck! Today I’m going to take you along with me as I go through an average day as a First-Year Engineering Student at Purdue University! 8:30 AM: Wake Up I fear I am a morning showerer so the first thing I did after waking up was take a shower. I know there is a lot of discourse over the whole idea of showering in communal showers but I think the ones at Shreve are very nice. The girls' side is also newly renovated and has a private bathroom! After I finished getting ready, it was time to go to my first lecture of the day. 9:30 AM: Physics Lecture Two of my friends and I headed over to the Physics Building for our physics lecture. Check out the gorgeous sky picture I caught on the way to class! We were learning about momentum and i...

The start of college can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time, especially if you are leaping into a new environment like Purdue! Whether you are coming to Purdue from across the country or if you are only 2 hours away like me, there is a lot to take in. In this Blog, I will cover the essentials every incoming first year needs to know before they come to West Lafayette! Academic Resources MyPurdue The MyPurdue page helps incoming students navigate to register for classes, access financial aid information, check grades, and more! It is the site that you would go to for generally any question outside of coursework. You should try and familiarize yourself with the site before the semester starts. Boiler Connect If you have any questions about your classes or schedule, you can use Boiler Connect to meet with advisors. All you must do is go on the site and make an appointment with your advisor. It is an easy way to keep in contact with your advisor and stay on top of your academic g...