Your first year as an engineering student will be an exciting journey that may seem challenging at times, but know that you're not alone - Purdue offers a variety of resources meant to help support your academic and personal success. The Purdue Academic Success Center offers a variety of different resources. The Women in Engineering Program also offers free tutoring for all first-year engineering classes! Beyond academic help, the Purdue College of Engineering CARES (Community, Assistance and Resources for Engineering Students) Hub offers resources to help support student mental health and ..read more

    As a student at any level, it’s important to know how to balance your classes and extracurriculars. As a student in college, your schedule can be a lot more fluid than a typical high school schedule and this can allow for extra time to get involved in clubs, organizations, and even work. In this blog, our blog team members talk about their experiences working and balancing classes, clubs, and free time.     Since I started college, I have worked two different jobs while being a full-time student. My first job was in a fast-food service role on campus wher ..read more

When I first learned about Purdue Engineering in Indianapolis, I was both excited and a bit nervous. This new location presents a new opportunity for students, and choosing the right one is a big decision. However, after spending a semester here, I can say that Purdue Indy is the right fit for me as it aligns with my personal and academic goals. I hope that by sharing what Purdue Indy has to offer, I can help make your decision easier. As an international student from Singapore, I knew that I was going to have to adjust to life in the United States. Coming from a city-state, I knew I wanted ..read more

In high school and college there is so much going on, and it can be a busy and stressful experience at times. As college students who have been through similar experiences, here are some things we wish we could tell our high school selves to help them through the stressful times and make the most of their academic careers. "If I could go back in time and change anything about my high school and early college experience, I would join more clubs and get more involved in student activities. I was very focused on academics in high school and spent sparse time participating in events at my schoo ..read more

         Starting college is an exciting but overwhelming experience, especially in a challenging field like engineering. There’s so much to learn- not just in the classroom but about navigating college life, finding community, and balancing everything that comes with being a student. Looking back, many of us realize there are things we wish we had known before stepping onto campus for the first time.     To help you, a future Purdue student, I asked a few women in engineering here at Purdue to share their insights. From managing tough ..read more

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 going to take a shower. I know there is a lot of discourse over the whole idea of showering in communal showers ..read more

With so many engineering programs at Purdue it can be hard to decide which one to pursue when you enroll here. To make it easier here is a short guide and explanation of what pursuing a degree in engineering at Purdue will look like: Purdue is home to 14 engineering programs and it is hard to go wrong with any of them when they all rank in the top 30 of all the programs in the US. Thankfully though, you will not have to make a decision on your major until your second year at Purdue. Every engineering student will take generally the same classes in their first year through the First Year En ..read more

May 1st of my senior year, I wasn’t wearing a Purdue shirt. Instead, I was representing another Big 10 school because I wasn’t committed—or even admitted—to Purdue. That morning, I was doing a last-minute review for my AP Chemistry exam when I decided to scroll through my phone. Given that it was Decision Day and Purdue was my dream school, I checked my admissions portal one last time to reread my waitlist decision letter. But this time, there was an update: I had been admitted to Purdue’s First-Year Engineering program after being deferred and then waitlisted. I was ecstatic! Later that day ..read more

Purdue University's campus offers a variety of food and coffee spots that fuel students for classes, social gatherings, study sessions, and more. If you want a quick coffee, hearty meal, or a grab-and-go, Purdue has something to offer for everyone. Here's a look at some of the best dining and coffee options on campus. This blog will mostly discuss the variety of food options on campus, but here is a link to the Purdue Dining webpage to learn more about specific meal plans and offerings: https://dining.purdue.edu/ResidentialDining/mealplans/index.html Dining Halls Purdue's dining halls pr ..read more

It is that time of year when students tour the colleges they are interested in. When visiting Purdue for the day, there are many things you can do to fully capture what campus life is like and what Purdue engineering is all about. Here are some recommendations to make the most of your time in West Lafayette. Check Out the Engineering Buildings There are numerous engineering buildings on Purdue's campus. During my time at Purdue, I have had classes in almost all of them. These buildings serve as common gathering spots for engineering students and provide valuable resources and study spaces ..read more