While spring classes conclude for Purdue students, a lot are left wondering what there is to do over the summer. As a former sophomore heading into my junior year at Purdue, I hope I can help point out a couple ways to have a gratifying, yet productive summer. Summer Classes Taking classes during the summer can prove to be a great way to spend your time. Whether it is to help work towards your minor, or to make your fall semester load a little lighter, a lot of Purdue students take classes over the summer. For myself, summer was a great way to complete some of my general education requireme ..read more

Boiler Gold Rush (BGR) is Purdue’s largest orientation program. It takes place on campus during the week before classes begin. In my opinion, BGR is a “must do” for incoming students. It is a great way to make friends, familiarize yourself with campus, and get adjusted before the stress of classes ensues. There are so many reasons why BGR is amazing that it is impossible to describe them all in one blog but, I want to highlight the key reasons why BGR is beneficial for incoming students. Familiarizing Yourself with Campus As I mentioned earlier, when students participate in BGR, they ..read more

Congratulations seniors on making it to the end of your high school journey! You should be so proud of the hard work you put in the past four years, and while this current chapter of your life is coming to an end, your upcoming years as a Boilermaker will be just as, if not more amazing. There are just under three months until Boiler Gold Rush starts, so as someone who just finished their freshman year, I want to share a few ways you can make the most of your last year before college. My friends and I outside of Meredith South residence hall One of the most exciting things about fre ..read more

    As the spring semester and school year come to a close, two of our first-year volunteers wanted to share more about the experiences they enjoyed most and found most impactful here at Purdue! Here is what Natalie and Madison had to say. Natalie's Experience BGR     Before the school year began, I had the opportunity to participate in Boiler Gold Rush (BGR), Purdue’s orientation program that welcomes over 5,000 new students. This week was filled with informative and recreational activities designed to help students acclimate to campus before academic and extr ..read more

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 ..read more

Never has it been a better time to be an engineer, particularly at Purdue! This past week, there were several exciting events happening on or near the Purdue campus that are sure to captivate any engineer, especially an aerospace engineer such as myself. On Saturday April 6th, Women in Aerospace, Graduate Women in Aerospace, and the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics hosted the Amelia Earhart Summit. The Summit was a full day event and conference that allowed Purdue students to explore the aerospace community through engaging sessions, panels, and speed mentoring. Many of the participants ..read more

    I graduate from Purdue in just a few weeks, and all I can say is wow… that went really fast. It’s very bittersweet that my college career is coming to an end, but I am extremely grateful for my last four years here. Looking back, I can easily say I have no regrets and fully believe I made the most of these past four years. There were so many incredible surprises I never could have conceived for myself and so many amazing people I met along the way that made these years so great. While there is so much more I could say, here are my 5 pieces of advice for you to also make the ..read more

    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 cam ..read more

With over 50 percent of our student body originating from out of state, including myself, we understand the journey of transitioning to life here in Indiana can be nerve wracking. From adapting to the differences of Purdue's campus culture to embracing the fluctuating Midwest weather, I was able to pick up a few tips that might just make your transition to life at Purdue a tad smoother. So, as you get ready to start your Purdue journey, here are some things you should know. BGR Welcoming Indiana Weather For those from the sunnier states, let's address the elephant in the room firs ..read more

    For many college students, one of their personal measures of success is to land an internship before graduating in order to gain work experience, helping expand their job market options. While most might envision a 10-12 week summer internship, there is an increasingly popular alternative offered at Purdue. A “co-op”, or cooperative education session, is another form of experiential learning opportunity that usually lasts longer than your typical internship.     Currently, Purdue sits at #9 in the country for co-ops and internships! Part of what makes Purdu ..read more