Purdue University:
Name: Keshav Agarwal
Year: Freshman (class of 2023)
Major: Aero and astro engineering
Contact Information: +18728010038
Hi everyone I am Keshav, currently a freshman in Purdue University. I plan to major in aeronautical and astronautical engineering. Purdue’s famous for being the alma mater of Neil Armstrong, but there is much more to it than that. These are some things that stand out:
Traditions and culture: Purdue is over 150 years old, and has a number of interesting traditions. My favorite is the fountain run. Students, faculty and alumni all participate in running through the five beautiful fountains as it is known to be part of the Boilermaker Experience. Our rivalry with Indian University is one of the fiercest rivalries in the US, and it makes watching sporting events so much more fun. On any given day you will come across at least one group of students shouting “IU sucks.” I love the “Hail Purdue” song, which is heartwarming and inspiring.
The campus: Purdue is a located in a college town, with around 40,000 students. This makes for a lively atmosphere in and around Purdue. The campus is huge, and almost majestic some might say. It looks absolutely stunning all year around. However, West Layayette is a small town, and hence we do not have the “city life” a lot of you may prefer. However, it does have a number of things colleges in big cities don’t. You can get hammocks and just sit outside and read all day, play catch with your friends or skateboard around campus. We have a number of cafes and fast food joints very close to campus. When walking across Memorial Mall, called the Hello Walk, there are plaques instructing passersby to “smile and say hello to everyone you meet.”
The Co-Rec: This is Purdue’s recreational facility, and its one of the best in the country. It has 5 floors and is equipped for almost anything, from gym equipment to squash courts to an indoor soccer field to an Olympic swimming pool. It offers several interesting activities like rock and wall climbing, karate classes and intramural sports. It is probably my favorite thing in Purdue, and you don’t have to be a gym freak or a sports enthusiast to appreciate it. Its vastness ensures that every student can find something that interests them.
Social Life: Greek life is quite big at Purdue if you’re into that. It is definitely something worth experiencing. There are more than 80 fraternities and sororities on campus. However, Purdue is definitely not a party school if any of you are looking for that.
The airport: Yes, Purdue even has its own airport. Purdue offers a number of aviation courses, and a large number of students are certified pilots. Anybody can visit the airport too!
Resources: Purdue, being a STEM focused school, has excellent resources on campus. We even have our very own nuclear reactor, which is very cool. We have excellent libraries, and all of it is online too, and can be easily accessed by Purdue students. Purdue’s a very technology oriented college. It is home to three of the worlds top supercomputers. Another thing I love about Purdue is how easy it is to get any form of help, be it academic, cultural or social. There are so many opportunities for you.
Sports: We have an amazing basketball team. The Mackey Arena for Basketball and the Ross Ade stadium for football are top notch stadiums located on campus.
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