After one quick year (and yes, it flew by), I think I've finally gotten the swing of things at Purdue. I'll save you the trouble of having to figure these out on your own... here ya go:
1. Don't worry about the freshman 15 you have to walk 2 miles to class!
If you live in McCutcheon, Harrison, Hillenbrand, First Street, Shreve, or Earhart, you will be walking ALOT. Don't be alarmed there is a bus (that smells and takes forever).
2. However if you're not in one of those dorms you probably won't have A/C.
Owen, Wiley, and Tarkington all done have A/C. so you can take your pic on what you prefer when choosing a residence hall.
3. The wifi crashed almost once a month.
Sorry mom and dad, my data bill was way too high this month because I was just trying to turn in my Econ homework.
3. West Lafayette isn't an interesting city.
Most college campuses have a cool bar scene, restaurants, or just things to do. In West Lafayette just plan to study all the time.
4. There is always construction.
Do you like naps? Bring your earplugs because there will more than likely be a bulldozer outside your bedroom window.
5. Purdue is hard.
You will study for hours, pay for a tutor, and still get a C.
6. You have classes of 100+ kids and exams with 400 kids.
8pm in Elliot Hall is where you can find 400 students crying over their calc problem, and regretting not going to community college.
7. Everyone is always sick.
Flu season is August- May here! It would be smart to invest in DayQuil.
8. if you aren't in engineering people don't understand why you go here.
*takes a shot for every time someone asks if you are an engineer*
All in all, these points may seem as is Purdue sucks, but the frozen tuition, reliable degree, and the boilermaker pride makes it all work it.
So Boiler Up, Hammer Down!
