The Engineering Experience

Dear Recent High School Graduate, Saying the last four years have flown by is an understatement. It feels like just yesterday I was starting this journey, arriving on campus for the first time, nervous of the unknown yet excited about what the future held for me. Yet just four days ago, I walked across the stage at Elliot and received my bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, ending my undergraduate journey, and preparing to start a new chapter of my life. Once again, I find myself nervous yet excited as I start this new chapter of my life, similar to where I was four years ago. I won’t lie to you: I delayed writing this blog. Not because I did not want to or did not know what I wanted to say, but because writing this blog meant that I had to admit that this incredible chapter of my life was over. Purdue has truly become a second home to me over the years, and I would not trade this experience for the world. Before you come to campus and get your chance at living your own versi...

     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...