The Engineering Experience

Purdue students are almost done with week four of classes! Including the time spent at Boiler Gold Rush, new students have been on campus for a month now. While I am a sophomore this year, my first month at Purdue occurred a year ago. Let’s recap my first month at Purdue West Lafayette and how you can make the most out of yours! My BGR Team Leader Group Boiler Gold Rush Boiler Gold Rush (BGR) is Purdue’s orientation program. Last year when I was a new student, I had such an amazing experience that I returned to be a team leader this summer. BGR Week includes some of my favorite Purdue traditions such as the fountain run, jumping the tracks, and drinking Den Pops! As an out-of-state student, I was worried about adjusting to college life and making friends at Purdue. BGR eased all of those fears. I made so many friends through my orientation group and my orientation leader made me feel very welcomed at the university. Since BGR takes place the week before classes start, I had more than e...

     When I first visited Purdue with my family, I remember being worried while driving to campus. We kept getting closer, but there was no city or large town center popping up, just trees and fields. Coming from a big city near mountains, I was not sure about what there was to do or see around Purdue because there is not much within walking distance of campus. But during my time here, I have learned that even though West Lafayette may seem quaint and rural, there is always something to fill your time. Here is a list of some of the popular and lesser known things to do around campus or nearby in Indiana. The Lafayette Farmers Market      With the city of Lafayette only a bridge away from campus, many students spend their Saturdays at the Lafayette Farmers Market. The market always hosts local vendors, selling a vast array of products. You can stop in for some fresh baked goods, cute succulents for your dorm, and even live music. With all of the buses to and...