Purdue University
Reviews

Not Too Bad

Freshman year is bad because everything is new and purdue is extremely demanding in academic areas. Professors are very knowledgable however many have a hard time communicating the topics so students can understand them. The registration process is awful. The website that all purdue students use to sign up for classes is very busy at certain times of the year. Because of this the server tends to shut down because of too many people. This can be a problem because students do not know when the server will be online again and the classes that a student needs could be full by that time. Workload isn't too bad even if you haven't had all AP classes. Again this will depend on what school you are in. The engineers at Purdue are always busy.

Amazing Food at Purdue

Purdue has some of the best tasting food of any campus I have been to. Although the prices are high, it is a top quality buffet style meal. Usually buffets are not that great, but at purdue it is. There is a lot of variety and there are usually some type of food for everyone!

Conservative, Conservative, Conservative

Purdue has one of the highest foreign student populations in the country. That being said, the main races on campus tend to be white or Asian. There are very few other minorities. In addition, Purdue is located in Indiana, widely regarde as a very conservative state, so things such as sexual orientation are not discussed, and religion is very prevalent. Political beliefs tend to also err on the conservative side.

There's Something for Everyone

The nightlife on campus is for people 21 and up, but there are definitely a lot of options. Whether it's Thursday night at the Cactus or a weekend at Where Else there is always a good time to be had. People don't normally get too crazy, so it's nice to be able to go out and not deal with over-the-top drunk people. Plus if walking isn't an option there are always cabs, buses, or people to take you home.

Overall Great but Depends on Where You Live

I think the dorms are great overall. I lived in Shreve and loved the experience. We had air conditioning and the people and RAs were great! Some people's opinions differ depending on where they live. Some dorms are smaller than others and farther away from certain parts of campus. But it's definitely something every undergraduate should experience!

Best Part of Campus

This is seriously the reason I came to Purdue was because of their sports program. No, we are not the best at every sport, but we are one of the most supportive fan bases. It's a thrill to be in the student section for the football games, especially if we beat a high ranked team like Ohio State and get to rush the field to join the team. Basketball season is just as fun. With awesome cheers and an awesome band playing right next to you in the student section, there's no other place I'd rather be. The Paint Crew is the coolest activity I have done here on campus.

Whatever You Can Think of, It's Here

The population varies so much. The general thing I see for fraternity guys is to look like an Abercrombie and Fitch model. But if that's not your style, don't worry. They range to all different styles, even the cowboys are here. The guys are usually very nice and approachable. There are a lot of different types of girls to meet here at Purdue. But just to warn you, there aren't a whole lot that are in the field of Engineering. So if you are a guy coming for Engineering, be prepared to venture out of your way to possibly find a girl outside your major.

Variety in Food

There's a lot of multiple restaurants laced around Purdue campus, like the typical Subway, Papa Johns, Jimmy Johns, Starbucks, and Taco Bell. But there are also so unique places we like to eat to get variety from the dorm food. Triple XXX is a great place for food at anytime, serving delicious burgers and amazing breakfast like the Drew Brees Special. Hot Box and Mad Mushroom as provide some different choices for pizza. There are multiple unique restaurants also right across the river that are definitely worth checking out if you have a car.

School Spirit

The school spirit here at Purdue is awesome. There's always something going on to get pumped up for a big game. There's a little train that gives people rides around campus on as it toots its horn.

Campus Housing

Living in the dorms on campus can be a blessing and a pain at times. Purdue is one of the few universities that does not require its students to live on campus for its first year or even at all, but if you do there are a few things you should know. One, the differing amount of dining courts and the quality of food on campus make it possible to fight the "getting old dorm food" urge. Second, where you live matters by your major. Since the residence hall living is spread into two general locations, where students of particular majors live is an observed coincidence. Students studying engineering tend to stay in Tarkington, Wiley, Owen, and Cary halls. Whereas, the other residence halls such as Shreve, Earhart, and Harrison, and others tend to have a more varied assortment of students.

Very Very Delicious

The dining halls are amazing. There is a ton of variety, everything you could ever hope for. If you start with a low meal plan you can always add more and if you dont use all your dollars, you can buy snacks at the end of the week to keep in your dorm.

There Are All Kinds of People at Purdue.

Any type of person you are looking for Purdue has it. There are non-midwesterns, international students, country kids, the list goes on and on. Most people don't dress up for class. Sweatpants, pajama pants, and jeans are the norm. Also, some people here date and others just hookup, so whatever you want, I'm sure you can find what you need.

Dining

The dining halls at Purdue are buffet style and very close to campus. They have a big variety with great taste.

Purdue University

Its not really bad, but there is a LOT of smoking by international students. Weed and peer pressure is common. I feel since everyone at purdue is pretty smart they never really we "bad" in high school so now that they are in college with no mommy and daddy they believe they can go crazy!

Sever Punishments

I have heard of a handful of drug busts already in the 3rd month of school. The punishments are not taken lightly here; if a resident is caught with alcohol or drugs they will be kicked out of the dorms and forced to pay the rest of their housing. It's not worth it to get caught, so be smart about what you do.

Safety First

Always feel safe, especially with the police presence

Local Atmosphere in West Lafayette

Compared to other schools that I have visited West Lafayette is a small town with a good amount of stuff to do. The bar scene is small, but it has history and it is always fun. There are a lot of restaurants and stores that are on campus. West Lafayette is a true college town.

Financial Aid

My overall experience with applying and receiving financial aid was extremely easy. If the student or the parents had any questions the office accepted emails and phone calls. The people were always very helpful and very kind.

Computer Labs...

There are many computer labs around the campus and most of the computers are powerful but they are not as new as I thought...

Computers at Purdue!

No matter where you are on campus, you can always find great wifi. It really helps when I need to study or look something up while I'm waiting for my next class to start. Even if you don't own a laptop, there are multiple libraries and other buildings with amazing new mac computers and printers. No matter where you are or what you have or don't have, Purdue makes it possible to get the job done. I never have to worry about finding a place to print something or finding a place to do online work.

Many Midwesterners

Although we have a diverse community in our campus, the majority are still the local residents of Indiana. There isn't much talk about diversity, that could be because its a public institution.

Freshman Dorms

If you're living in the dorms, you don't necessarily need a vehicle on campus. Most dorms are closer to campus than you think. With gas prices as high as they are in Indiana, riding the bus if you don't want to walk is a good solution. A bus ride is free with your student ID card.

Far but Nice

It's very nice but very far if you go to campus suites or any of those around. There are houses and apartments available close to campus as well

Dorm Life

Shreve dorm was the best. It had air conditioning, great RA's, dining halls close by. It was also close to campus, on bus routes, and right across from the co-rec.

Purdue Students Are Diverse

We have a very diverse student body at Purdue University. Everyone is friendly to each other and more inclusive than exclusive. You’re always welcome and never feel out of place.