The Engineering Experience

Becca (MSE '24) acting as meet coordinator for the 2022 Big 10 Diving Championship. Purdue has many unique ways to pursue what you are passionate about. It’s a common misconception and stereotype that engineering students do not “have a life” outside of engineering itself. This often manifests in an image of a student bent over their laptop coding, writing, or solving problems for an endless stream of assignments. However, Boilermakers find a way to pursue their passions outside of the classroom that allow them to grow creatively and professionally while having fun! Purdue University is full of unique opportunities for you to take advantage of as a student. Here are a few of the favorite clubs, on-campus jobs, and activities women in engineering here at Purdue have been involved with. Clara, IE ‘24: Purdue Contemporary Dance Company I knew I wanted to continue dancing in college. My older sister was involved in Purdue Contemporary Dance Company (PCDC), so I decided to join as well...

If you are like me, you probably would’ve never imagined yourself joining a sorority in college. Based on all the movies I’ve watched about sorority life and rumors I’ve heard about hazing, I was always fearful of being a part of Greek life, until Phi Sigma Rho.   Phi Sigma Rho is a STEM sorority on campus located in the acres near Slater hill. Phi Rho is one of the newest sororities on campus, as it was founded back in 1984 at Purdue. All Greek life on campus has a strong no hazing rule, and Phi Rho has stayed true to that time and time again. Like all sororities, you need to go through a rushing process to be given a bid to become a candidate for that specific semester. Currently, I am in my candidacy process for this spring semester and will be an activated member in April! If you are interested in the rushing process, more can be found on the Purdue Panhellenic website . Here are a few reasons why I fell in love with Phi Rho and the main reasons why I was so eager to join th...