Why We Love Purdue!

In lieu of Valentine’s Day, the Office of Future Engineers wanted to celebrate parts of Purdue that we love! Some reasons we love Purdue are…

“Everyone’s school spirit! And the quirky history, stories, and fun facts. I also love the support system.” –Emily Conkling, Environmental and Ecological Engineering

“I love Purdue because of all the options it gives me. Options for classes, activities, and ultimately, for job opportunities!” –Coby English, Social Media Strategist, Professional Writing and Political Science 

“The reason I came to Purdue is because of the people here. On my first visit, all the people I met were wonderful, kind, and easy to talk to. This hasn’t changed since that first visit.” –Andrew Binder, Aerospace Engineering

“I love the Purdue community – it really is a family.” – Lindsay Elias, Office Manager

“Even though there are over 40,000 students at Purdue, I am always running into people I know on campus! The campus community truly feels small, despite having so many students.” -Edwin Jacobson, Aerospace Engineering

“Everyone on Purdue’s campus has great Purdue pride! The Purdue community is very supportive and although it’s a big campus, it feels small, as everyone seems to know everyone. Purdue truly is home.” –Erin Carlstrom, Copywriter, Elementary Education

“I love Purdue because I’ve met so many awesome people and experienced cultures I would not have otherwise. Purdue has given me the greatest opportunity of exposing me to a wide array of people that I have learned to love.” –Colin Mixon, Computer Engineering

“I love the campus dynamic – it’s physically compact and a tight-knit community.” -Aurie Swartz, Assistant Director

“I love that once it begins to warm up after the cold months – even just to 50 or 60 degrees – EVERYONE is outside.” – Mariah Smith, Material Science Engineering

“I’ve wanted to be a part of the Purdue Engineering family since I was 18. I took a path less traveled to get here, and it took me more than a decade, but I feel the Boiler Pride and sense of community now that I'm here and am happy I made it!” –Heather Coar, Assistant Director of Communications

“I like Sundays at Purdue. My friends and I get up and lift at the Corec. After that, we get brunch at Town and Gown Bistro. Sundays are for relaxing and goofing off.” –Eion Keating, Aerospace Engineering

“I love Purdue because of the diversity!” –Bradlye Gordon, Web and 2D Design Intern, Computer Graphics Technology

….just to name a few reasons that we all love being Boilermakers.

Boiler up!