Engineering Live: Congrats & Questions

Congrats again on your admission to Purdue Engineering! You've probably heard that a lot by now, but we're certainly not tired of saying it!

Here at the Office of Future Engineers, our goal is to help you determine if Purdue Engineering is the right place for you. Obviously, we'd love for everyone to find their fit here, but we also know that everyone has their own criteria for what they are looking for in a college.

With that in mind, we want to celebrate with you on your admission and answer any initial questions you may have about Purdue, so we'd like to invite you to join us for our upcoming broadcast called Engineering Live: Congrats & Questions! We'll have current Purdue Engineering students and staff on-hand to share what it's really like to pursue a Purdue Engineering degree, plus some special guests from the College of Engineering faculty!

What are classes like? Is there time for fun? Can I study abroad? Ask us about the aspects of student life that are important to you. We're definitely not shy to talk about the resources and opportunities Purdue has to offer!

Here are the questions from the podcast!

0:00 Introduction
16:36 Are there freshman orientation activities?
19:34 How often do people use their AP Credits for FYE?
23:07 How to get into Engineering Major for Sophomore year
28:48 Are there any outside scholarships available?
32:29 Do we still have time to apply for Merit Scholarship?
33:42 Are there any visits specifically for admits?
36:03 Are the "departmental" scholarships?
36:39 How do students decide their FYE pathways?
43:14 When do you choose which FYE pathway to follow?
46:20 What computer should you bring to college?
49:51 Can you work on masters while still and undergraduate student?
51:49 Are there undergraduate research opportunities?
58:08 What study abroad programs are available?
1:02:07 Could you describe college life at Purdue?
1:08:49 What are your favorite traditions on campus?
1:11:27 What is student work load like? How much free time do students have?
1:15:41 What was it like transitioning from a high school schedule to a college schedule?
1:19:05 How are summers spent? How early should students be planning their summers?
1:22:23 How hands-on would say the coursework is at Purdue?
1:24:36 What are the maker spaces and common areas in Purdue like?
1:27:24 Is it possible to double major?
1:29:36 How do you get from the airport to Purdue? How do you get around campus?
1:31:34 Are there part-time jobs on campus? Can international students work as well?
1:34:49 Why did you choose Purdue?
1:39:08 What sizes are teams for FYE?
1:40:59 How does tutoring work at Purdue?
1:43:58 How much sleep do students receive?
1:47:18 What are the facilities like?
1:49:31 Housing clarification