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- They may include courses from multiple departments, and there is an option to create new coursework with the support of a professor, where you can decide your syllabus.
- I was offered a job a month into my senior year, so it worked out great for me.
- There are multiple high-performance computing centers on campus that are open to all students.
- Sharing rooms are available at a lower cost due to the low cost of property in this state.
- There are lots of grants and scholarships available for students. Under certain income, certain size families can receive full grants.
- I think Purdue employs excellent faculty, and I have a lot of respect for the professors whom I have encountered.
- Purdue is well-known for its excellent Computer Science program, and I knew that many internship opportunities would be available to me at the school.
15 Reviews Found
- Likes:
- Great learning and career opportunities, Renowned faculty, research facilities, comprehensive curriculum, vibrant campus life.
- Dislikes:
- High workload, High tuition fee and living expenses.
I chose Purdue university particularly for this course in aerospace and aviation management as this course is highly valued in this university and has a great reputation as well and this clearly aligns with my career goals as well. My overall experience at Purdue has been highly rewarding; the dynamic academic environment, supportive faculty and numerous extracurricular opportunities have enriched my education and professional development.
- Likes:
- Academic rigour, frozen tuition, extracurriculars, large campus in a quiet town, friendly people, excellent professors, plenty of mentorship and leadership opportunities
- Dislikes:
- University dining, lack of proper university housing, lack of funds for certain programs due to frozen tuition.
I chose this university because of it's reputation, affordability, education. It is amongst Top 20 schools that have tuition frozen at 2010 levels and the education improved me immensely.
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- I like the environment during football season and basketball season because my college is ranked really high and all the games are pretty intense.,
- I appreciate how everyone is part of everything and you rarely see campus empty unless it is during break.
- Dislikes:
- I dislike how some of the buildings are much older and need repairs.,
- I understand that they want to keep some history, but at certain points these damages can hurt students.
I chose this initially for the nursing program but changed my mind. I knew this college was a great school in general, especially well-known for engineering. I decided to stick to the psychology program since it was most interesting to me. I definitely think that the campus is very diverse and that there are a lot of opportunities for students to really find what they are in college for. There are many avenues that students can connect with other students on and several resources that are typically free of charge.
"Yes, 3 LOR. Academic LORs are fine. If had a work experience you can also submit lor from your manager. SOP - mentioned why I want to do masters and how it will add value to my future, my skills and accomplishments. Resume /CV with all education, work exp, awards" One of the best universities for specialization in operations research It's quite exciting and challenging. Have to balance between academics and non academic stuff. Helps in learning task management and prioritization.
I chose this program for the engineering ranking and the fact that Purdue is a well known name. My overall experience has been very good academically. purdue is a bit boring and not a party school since many students here are engineering students. The quality of education is extremely good though.
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- "It is the best among my admits. The Electrical and Computer Engineering department is in Top 10. The fee is considerably lower as it is a public university and cost of living is lower. Excellent coursework and research.",
- "Lots of efforts has been made to design the coursework that gives tightly coupled theoretical and practical knowledge and skills. Huge campus with lots of facilities. Very good administration."
- Dislikes:
- Not much. Its the weather that can get rough. Its mostly cold (less than 10 C) and in Jan/Feb it goes upto -25 C.
Its very good. Purdue has a strong reputation that helps from Visa interviews to placements.
- Likes:
- Co-Op opportunities, industry connections, flexible curriculum,
- Faculty, infrastructure, events, professional development opportunities, local community, food, employment opportunities, subjects, flexibility, transportation services
- Dislikes:
- Housing is an issue but it is manageable if you network and start looking early enough and are ready to compromise to an extent to be able to live closer to the campus
Pretty good experience and would recommend fellow students who are coming to be prepared to tough it out as this is not an easy economy to do well in but if you struggle and work hard you will be able to succeed in any challenge.
- Likes:
- They had a lot of opportunities, I have a lot of friends here, my program is the number 1 of all USA.
I have really enjoyed campus and the people in here. There's a lot of student but there's enough space for everyone. My department is amazing, renovated and well equipped.
- Likes:
- The best thing about Purdue is the plethora of opportunities it offers. If you are good at what you do, you will be in-demand for TA/RA or even student engineer positions in the University that pay pretty well. I held three jobs during my time here. Yes, it was hectic, but I was able to recover a good chunk of my expenses.
- Dislikes:
- Purdue is known for its high-quality education in the STEM fields. However, only a handful of professors are good teachers, and I am sure my peers would agree to this. Also, the professors don't take cheating in exams and assignments seriously. This impacts students who are genuine and work hard.
Overall it was an eye-opening experience. Yes, I learnt a lot academically, but I what is more important is I learnt how to take care of myself. At the end of the day, you are on your own. The university gives you all the ingredients you would need to succeed - research opportunities, on-campus jobs, networking events etc. How you use those ingredients is up to you. It has been a hectic one-year, but I wouldn't regret it. There are tons of takeaways.
I initially chose Purdue University for a master's degree from the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics which is among the top graduate programs in the USA and provided ample exposure to chart my way into a Ph.D. program. There are a variety of research areas available, however, some research is restricted to US nationals only in the field of aerospace technology. This is also true for aerospace-related jobs in the private sector which also require US citizenship for security reasons. Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Science department at Purdue are among the fastest-growing departments in this field here. Admitted students are well supported through assistantships and fellowships. I chose to get a Ph.D. in Planetary Sciences as I am fascinated by the geologic processes on earth and other solar system bodies. Amazing research is currently happening about the moon, mars, mercury, icy moons, asteroids, and extrasolar planets. Purdue is situated in West Lafayette which is a university town and I like it that way.
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