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Purdue University

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA, United States
3.82 / 5 based on 30 reviews.
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Purdue University is a coeducational, state-assisted system in Indiana. Founded in 1869 and named after benefactor John Purdue, the University is one of the nation's leading research institutions with a reputation for excellent and affordable education.


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86% of students recommend
30 reviews
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3.1/5
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3.8/5
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Academic
4.4/5
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4.2/5
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3.8/5
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4.4/5
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“Visit Purdue and have fun. You will also learn a lot and experience one of the top colleges in the US.” Read Review
acisneros, Mexico

30 Overall reviews of Purdue University

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by NigelRMIT, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
Computer Science/IT, University Agreement
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I wish I had known...
More support from the international office, but it was nice to do it on my own. I felt like I really achieved something.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
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Personal recommendation:
Purdue has a lot to offer students. It is a college town, college lifestyle. I am very glad I selected this university. It was close to big cities, yet far enough to feel safe and carefree. People in Indiana, and I guess the Mid West in general were very friendly, I never had a bad experience. Everyone was wanting to know where I was from, and were genuine. When it begins to snow it gets a bit much walking from Hilltop to class, but manageable. Good selection of bars and a good nightlife. I am sure if I was there longer the bars would have gotten old, but for a semester it was very good. Before I went over I had no idea about Indiana. I know now I will never forget it.



FINAL COMMENTS

If you are after a university that offers a good range of subjects as well as a good social life and activities, then look no further. You are close to O'Hare Airport in Chicago, and you are a part of a very proud school community. The Purdue Boilermakers were awesome, with the Big 10 in football and basketball my favourites. Breakfast club was something that I thought was awesome. I guess access to students from all over America, and the huge range of things to do. I went over to experience a typical American college. I came back to Australia knowing that I had accomplished this, and made friends for life. What more can I say... GO BOILERS!!!
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by Daniel, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Management Science, Independent
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I widh had known that I was not going to have time for anything.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Improve popular cultural offers.



FINAL COMMENTS

If you are short of funds, try to get an assistantship. It is somehow easy and very worthy.
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by Abhinav, Purdue University, West Lafayette, United States
Engineering, Computer, Independent
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YES, wish I could have spoken with someone who had studied there before to find out more details about daily life
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Happened a bit.
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Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Purdue is very good academically and has a very large international student population; however you have to make an effort sometimes to meet new people and have a good social life, to be honest I wouldn't recommend it highly for a study abroad experience



FINAL COMMENTS

Transportation off campus is difficult unless you have a car. Public transport is expensive. Most people in the USA drive a car. If you want to do a lot of travelling while you're there you might want to keep that in mind.
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by acisneros, ITESM Campus León, León, Gto., Mexico
Engineering, Computer, Independent
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Nothing
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Purdue is great



FINAL COMMENTS

Visit Purdue and have fun. You will also learn a lot and experience one of the top colleges in the US.
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by rolandruijters, Universiteit Maastricht, Maastricht, Netherlands
Business Studies, University Agreement
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no
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Level may be a bit higher in undergraduate classes



FINAL COMMENTS

no
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