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Have you ever thought about what engineering is like beyond Purdue's campus? At Purdue, you are able to discover how engineering is applied to the real world while out on Co-Op, or you can take your engineering experiences abroad with the GEARE program. Kendall Kyle in Ecuador where she studied abroad  For a Co-Op, there are two main options, you could choose to start after your freshman year and do a 5 sessions co-op. There is also another option of the 3 sessions co-op which does not need to be started until as late as your senior year, so many students who are uneasy about the co-op program early in their academic career choose this route. Both options usually require you to stay for 5 years, but you’ll only be paying 4 years of tuition! Marisa Hughes, who completed a 3 session co-op rotation with Zimmer Biomet, chose to go with the co-op program over standard summer internships because she knew that she would receive more real-world experiences. By staying with the same company...

Since yesterday was International Women’s day, I’m inspired to reflect on why I’m proud to be a woman studying engineering at Purdue. …Motivated by Alumnae Purdue alumnae go on to do amazing things! From Patricia Galloway, BSCE '78, who became the first female president of the American Society of Civil Engineers, to Mary Ellen Weber, BSChE ’84, who found success as a Shuttle Astronaut, women engineers from Purdue have made a tremendous impact on the world. …Surrounded by Passionate People Whether working on a group project for a class or attending a meeting for an organization, it’s clear to me that my fellow classmates are so grateful to attend Purdue, and they show that by working to go above and beyond expectations.  I respect my women classmates in engineering that don’t let their gender diminish their confidence in their abilities; they’re here because they love engineering and want to make a difference in the world. …Inspiring the Next Generation of Female Engineers I h...

Spring Break Plans As spring break approaches, students around campus grow anxious for the long awaited time off.   While many students go home or vacation with their friends and family, there are so many other fun trips that Purdue offers.   A few of the options are: Study Abroad: There are so many opportunities here at Purdue to travel the world and earn class credit while you’re at it! The school of Engineering offers short spring break trips such as the Chemical Engineering trip to Colombia or the Engineering Practice and Education trip to India. As an engineer, you aren’t just limited to the trips offered through engineering! There are other great opportunities such as International Marketing in France or Asian Emerging Economies in Taiwan. Look online at https://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/programs/search_results.cfm for more info about the 2016 trips! 2. Habitat for Humanity : Habitat for Humanity is a great organization on campus that works to build si...