Advice From A Senior

As I am going through my last year here at Purdue, I am able to reflect on what worked, what didn’t, what I wished I did, and what I don’t think I would do again if I had the chance to start my career at Purdue over.

My first piece of advice is live in a dorm at least one year at Purdue, you are able to learn what it is like to share a space with someone that may not have all the same habits as yourself, as well as this is a great opportunity to meet lots of people, as long as you leave your room. Dorm life lead me to meeting one of my best friends here on campus, as we were randomly put together by Purdue. Some people choose to stay in the dorms more than one year, but I understand that many people want to get out of dorms and move into apartments as they get more freedom that way, however living in apartments right away may not provide as many opportunities to make connections as in a dorm.

My second piece of advice is don’t lock yourself away in your dorm room or apartment, be social in some capacity. Go to the library to study, join clubs that are an interest to you, eat in the dining courts, or go to different Purdue events, whether that be sporting or otherwise. You will not make many friends or connections if you are not willing to engage with other people here on campus.

The third piece of advice I am going to give you is to take classes that interest you and make connections with the professors of those classes. They professors that teach the classes that you enjoy may be able to provide you with other classes, research, or job opportunities that will peak your interest, which may provide you with more experience in a field that will help you land a job in the future.

As I go through my senior year here at Purdue, I will continue to learn more about myself as well as what the campus has to offer, but hopefully some of this advice will hit home for some of you and help you with you future here at Purdue.