Purdue unlike many other universities shows equal attention to both the application of engineering principles and the development of new ideas. As a student, I have a chance to get hands-on experience at clubs like Purdue Electric Racing, while also exploring new ideas through undergraduate research. This breadth of experiences and learning opportunities wouldn't be available to me at any other university. The wide range of campus resources and culture within campus made Purdue the best university for me.

I have always loved Science and math, with a constant curiosity about the world around me. I regularly try to understand the different machines around me and the physics behind their operation. This gradually moved on to me tinkering with small machines and motors at home to try and solve simple problems in my surroundings. The curiosity to learn and the problem-solving mindset drove me to pick engineering as a major. In engineering, I am able to use advanced scientific concepts and innovation to develop products that can have a real impact on people's lives.

My favorite thing about being a Purdue Engineer is interacting with the other engineering students, instructors, and professors. All the people I have spoken with have always been very humble and kind to me, willing to help me learn at every step of the way. I was able to learn from the people around me not just because they were all so talented, but also because they were patient with me while I was struggling.

In my three years at Purdue, one thing I have benefited the most from is my willingness to learn. I enjoy reading about things within and outside engineering, constantly trying to see how that knowledge is applied in the real world and how I can utilize it.

Sledding down Slayter Hill during a snowstorm in my freshman year was one of my best Purdue memories.