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As high school seniors, over the next few months you  will probably visit  many colleges   to decide which school is the best fit for you. If you are reading this, you must be interested in Purdue, which is great! It can be hard to plan a visit to a school without knowing much about the location, so here is a list of things you should do on your visit! ACADEMIC Many students are interested in the classrooms and places to study .   I f this is you, check out the following places:   •  Electrical Engineering 129: This is one of the many lecture halls on campus,  and it  would allow you to get a feel for the types of classrooms you  could  have  lectures  in. •  Wilmeth  Active Learning Center ( WALC ) : This is one of Purdue’s newest building s , featuring classrooms, libraries, and a café. WALC is a very popular place to study, as it offers a variety of study settings ,  from private workspaces that can be reserve...

Here at Purdue, there are several different ways to complete the First Year Engineering (FYE) curriculum.  One of these options is Honors Engineering, an alternative to ENGR 131/132 that is open to any students who are both a member of the Honors College and admitted to the FYE program.  Students take ENGR 161/162, a 3.5 credit hour class which fulfills not only the ENGR 131/132 credit but also the introductory physics class PHYS 172.  This means that you are learning about how to think like an engineer while also doing physics problems. Over the course of the semester, students work in four-person groups on a range of projects.   Past projects have included mousetrap cars, building towers with limited materials, optimizing a 3D printer, designing a hydroelectric dam, and more.  Teams also have a semester-long project centered around a robot built from LEGO Mindstorm technology, where the instructional team provides a desired task for the robot to complete....

Having been in your shoes exactly three years ago, I remember the stress of picking the perfect school for the next four years. This is a big decision but more than anything, you should be excited that you have an amazing school like Purdue to choose from. If you are still on the fence about where to go, let me tell you the top 5 reasons to choose Purdue.       LT Megan on her first Purdue visit!     1. Top 10 Engineering School       With more than 13 types of engineering, Purdue consistently ranks in the top 10 and offers their students room to grow and find their passions. One of the best things Purdue has to offer is their First-Year Engineering (FYE) program because it gives you a chance to decide what you really want to do and what you want to specialize in for the next four years. During your freshmen year classes, you will hear from professors and students in each engineering field and have the chance to work on a variety ...

Name: Jacqueline Girard Major: Civil Engineering Graduation Date: 2021 What is your favorite part about Engineering? I love working in groups to solve complex problems; it's satisfying when the solution is finally reached. What is the best thing about Purdue? All the opportunities that are offered here! There are so many clubs to join, sporting events to watch, and classes to take. Tell us about a fun memory about your time at Purdue! My first football game is definitely memorable! Standing with thousands of other students makes you feel as though you're apart of something much bigger than yourself, plus it's fun when you start to know the cheers. What sorts of things are you involved in on campus? Women in Engineering/ Women in Engineering Recruitment Committee, member of Kappa Alpha Theta, Volunteer for the American Red Cross. What is the best advice you received before coming to Purdue?   Everything is what you make of it- Purdue Engineering isn't easy, but it will p...

Although college is very fun, it requires hard work! The adjustment from high school to college courses can be a big one, so it will take some time to get into the swing of things. Never fear though, we are here to give you some tips and tricks for a successful transition to college! Keep Track of Your Schedule             One of the biggest changes in college is the amount of responsibility you have to take on. From the first day of classes, you need to be keeping track of your schedule and upcoming due dates. Many of your assignments will be posted online, so it is important to check Blackboard frequently. In addition, lectures are much larger than high school so you will feel a little more removed from your professor. Therefore, take advantage of office hours as they are a great opportunity to talk one on one with your professors and give them a chance to get to know you. Try to go to as many office hours as you can and take adva...

Throughout my three years here at Purdue, I have made it one of my goals to acquire as much work experience as possible, simply because I had absolutely no idea where my career interests lied. With the wonderful opportunities Purdue provides, acquiring job experience is not a difficult task if you know where to look ( https://www.cco.purdue.edu/ ).  After my freshman year, I worked at Freudenberg Performance Materials as a Mechanical Engineering Intern focusing on production support.  I realized that I really enjoyed the manufacturing environment, and such experience inspired me to try and find another internship.The subsequent two years, I worked for Honda Manufacturing of Indiana in Greensburg, IN to work in the Assembly Frame Department.  As a Senior in High School, I would've never thought I would be working in the automotive industry, so here is my best advice for navigating your career when you enjoy everything! Me on the roof on my last day! 1. Take Every Opportun...

Name : Hannah Mas Major: Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering Graduation Date: May 2018   What is your favorite part of engineering? I love how multifaceted engineering is and the diverse projects I’ve had the opportunity to take part in. Even though my specialty is in aerospace, I’ve worked with many other individuals with diverse engineering backgrounds on projects, but our knowledge complimented each other and we worked well together to make our projects a success.        What is the best thing about Purdue and/or why? The best thing about Purdue is the vast amount of opportunities that are offered. Any interest you have, Purdue is guaranteed to have a club, project or class offered to take advantage of. I wouldn’t have half the knowledge or experience I have today if it wasn’t for the opportunities that Purdue’s faculty or programs had offered me. Tell us about a fun memory of your time at Purdue! One of my best memories I have at Purdue ...