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There is no doubt purdue can offer many diverse classes. We have more than 10 libraries and 3000 computors among the campus. As an engieering student, I personally had many great professors and had many chances to use the best equipments.

The academics at Purdue University are awesome! We have so many different majors which makes it easy for any student to find a plan of study that fits his or her needs and interests. We are world renowned in many different academic areas such as aviation, engineering, and chemistry.

Way too many international students in engineering. Especially Asians! It is very true as Purdue ranks very high in terms of international student population (looked it up in the year 2011 annual report) especially in the engineering majors.

What are the academics like at your school?

In small classes, yes. Acting class is my favorite and I hate math. Everyday. Yes. Yes. Absolutly. Acting class. Communication. Sometimes. Great. Yes, tons of opportunities.

Many Professors will know your name, but this will depend on your class size and teacher. Once you start getting into the classes specific to your major you'll start seeing the same students which is fun, getting to know your fellow colleagues. A number of professors within my major who have seen me through my 4 and 1/2 years -- mentored me, given me support and advice -- and I am truly grateful for this. They have helped me focus on my career and been great references. I knew I wanted to study English after taking a introductory creative writing class. It was a very rewarding experience and gave me a taste of the tight-knit liberal arts department at Purdue. One day during the winter our teacher had a car breakdown and couldn't contact our class in time to cancel. Everyone showed up for class and we loved class so much that we just had class anyway, without our teacher! Everyone stayed and had a discussion of the reading assignment. Being in liberal arts, I have had many intellectual conversation. Many time I leave the classroom having grown or opened my mind in some way. Sometimes you have to take notes just to remember things, but sometimes I take notes not because it's required, but because I want to. I have taken so many classes where I take notes the entire hour jotting down notes -- story ideas, things to look up, things to ponder, etc. My experience within my major at Purdue University has been definitely been geared towards learning for learning sake. My professors really cared about making us better writers and readers. Many of my upper level classes were very career oriented which is good because now that I am graduating I feel very prepared to enter the "real world". You don't have to have everything figured out, you just have to be open-minded and willing to work hard.

Many Professors will know your name, but this will depend on your class size and teacher. Once you start getting into the classes specific to your major you'll start seeing the same students which is fun, getting to know your fellow colleagues. As I said earlier, I have many Professors from my major who have seen me through my 4 and 1/2 years -- mentored me, given me support and advice -- and I am truly grateful for this. They have helped me focus on my career and been great references. I knew I wanted to study English after taking a introductory creative writing class. It was a very rewarding experience and gave me a taste of the tight-knit liberal arts department at Purdue. One day during the winter our teacher had a car breakdown and couldn't contact our class in time to cancel. Everyone showed up for class and we loved class so much that we just had class anyway. Everyone stayed and had a discussion of last nights reading. Being in liberal arts, I have had many intellectual conversation. Many time I leave the classroom having grown or opened my mind in some way. Sometimes you have to take notes just to remember things, but sometimes I take notes not because it's required, but because I want to. I have taken so many classes where I take notes the entire hour jotting down notes -- story ideas, things to look up, things to ponder, etc. My experience within my major at Purdue University has been definitely been geared towards learning for learning sake. My professors really cared about making us better writers and readers. Many of my upper level classes were very career oriented which is good because now that I am graduating I feel very prepared to enter the "real world". You don't have to have everything figured out, you just have to be open-minded and willing to work hard.

At Purdue, I'm a liberal arts major. Most of my classes are very small and professors know who I am. In fact, I have a tendency to run into them outside of class and we usually end up talking. My favorite classes I have ever taken have all been literature courses. In fact, some of the electives to meet requirements (i.e. gender issues and racial issues) provided with some wonderfully provocative discussions and I ended up making quite a few friends in them. Most classes encourage participation of some kind. The classes where participation was very high resulted in students discussing the issues outside of the course time. I met up with several people after my racial issues course to talk about the things raised. Students can be competitive, but the majority of them are cooperative. The most unique class I have ever taken was definitely my introduction to poetry with Donald Platt. While we had deadlines that had to be met, the class was very relaxed and freeform. It was a great time to have an open exchange of ideas. A few professors spend quite a bit of time with students outside of class. One of my professors encourages people to take multiple courses with him. He is in the habit of inviting his classes to his home to get to know one another. Academically, Purdue has very high standards, but they are never impossible to meet. Extra help is frequently offered to students who are struggling with course concepts. Whenever I have been in trouble in a class I have been offered assistance, so it has always been great. The education at Purdue is geared toward getting a job with a little bit of knowledge for the sake of knowledge. In truth, I would say that it is tailored to what each student wants. If a student really wants nearly all practical knowledge and very little learning for the sake of learning, they can generally tailor their coursework to meet that standard. The reverse is also true.

Even though Purdue is a very large campus, I never feel like I'm just a number. My professors are so helpful and will get to know you, if you take the time to get to know them. My favorite class right now has to be Anatomy and Physiology. Our lab for this class has taught me a lot. We dissected a pig's heart and looked at a sheep's eye. Even though these classes are difficult and I study about 4-5 hours every night, it is all worth it. To graduate from Purdue University will tell my employers that I am a very qualified potential employee.

I transferred to Purdue from a college with an enrollment 1/20th as large as Purdue, so one of my concerns was that I would lose the ability to stay engaged with my professors and course instructors. To my pleasant surprise, this has not been the case. I have found that all of the faculty I have encountered have taken a genuine interest in my academic success and are willing to reciprocate my efforts to guarantee a thorough comprehension of relevant course materials.

Academics at any Big Ten school are known to be challenging. The same thought goes with any top-ranked University. While our classes may be very challenging from time to time (with most being about upper-average from what I experienced in high school), the classes tend to be engaging enough to keep your interest, so you find yourself learning things you didn't expect to learn!

Agriculture. Engineering. Biology. Chemistry.

The academics at Purdue are rigorous, there is no beating around the push on that topic. We are consistently voted as one of the toughest schools to receive an 'A' and that may seem daunting but it really is a benefit of the degree you will receive while you are here. Purdue does not just teach you facts, you are taught concepts and skills that will be invaluable throughout your life. The student life is competitve, but focused towards group interaction as well. It is not a "dog-eat-dog" or "every man/woman for themself" attitude here, if you need assistance from a professor or a fellow student it will not be hard to find. The requirements are applicable for every discipline and you don't have to ever feel like you are taking something just to check it off the list. The academics alone at Purdue are enough to move someone to the top of the resume pile, tied in with everything else that is offered here it is a wonderful mix of an invaluable learning experience.

Purdue didn't get its reputation for producing some of the best engineers for nothing - it's tough. Lots of work and tough exams, but professors are willing to help you out in office hours. They'll learn who you are (once you get past intro-level classes) and from there, they'll even help you land jobs. One professor in my department legitimately told a rocket company to hire my buddy - and they did. The same professor recommended my other friend to them and he got an interview. If you get to know professors at Purdue, they'll help you out. Simple as that. Just stay awake in class, participate, go to office hours, and you'll be fine. Despite it being pretty competitive in my department, no one is cutthroat. If you go to class and understand your homework, you'll be just fine. You'll get some of the best education in the nation, get a job, and have fun doing so.

I definitely did not recall many intellectual conversations inside nor outside of class. In fact, I recall thinking many times, "How the hell did that person get accepted here?" After all, most Purdue students and alum are very conservative, which to me means they have very limited and biased world views and like to keep themselves that way. Honest, objective, intellectual dialogue is not on their radars. (That's just my opinion, as a critical thinker.) If you read any online forums in which Purdue folk congregate, such as in ESPN.com article comments, you'll see that they can intellectually slum it up with the best of 'em. Maybe that's an unfair representation, but I was not impressed with most of my classmates, and I really frown upon the classless taunting I hear on TV during game telecasts from many of the students there today. To me, that doesn't represent a way of behaving that extends from deep ruminations on our relations with others or on how we choose to represent the institution we attend.

Introductory classes can be as big as 476 but most classes will be less than 30. Labs and recitations are always small. All professors and teaching assistants are required to hold office hours and all of them give out their email address or phone number. Generally professors suggest spending one to two hours per class hour for studying. So if you have biology for 4 hours a week, you need to spend 4 to 8 hours outside class studying. A full schedule is 12 credit hours. Most students take 15-19 credit hours. Purdue has a 94{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} "settling rate": 6 months after graduation, 94{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of that graduating class either have a job, have entered graduate school, or are pursuing the military.

Academics are good pretty much across the board. As an Economics student, I am in the Krannert School of Management and I have found it solid thus far. There are a variety of options within the school and many are very highly ranked. I also like the versatility of my major in particular. In order to get a balanced education, my plan of study includes required concentrations that take me out of economics and into some other fields that I'm interested in. I feel that I am getting a quality and balanced education here at Purdue.

10 Words That Come to Mind When I Think of Purdue Academics: 1. Challenging 2. Time Management 3. Engaging 4. Group Projects 5. Professor Office Hours 6. Curves 7. Class Participation 8. Worthwhile 9. Case Studies 10. Internships

Purdue's academics are definitely something they're known for, though if you apply yourself there's no reason you shouldn't succeed. I'd say management is very geared towards balancing their degree program and producing well-rounded students. It's very focused on getting a job (interviewing skills, etc.), which some other schools don't emphasize as much because they feel a Purdue degree will speak for itself. One pro of going to such a large school is definitely the random extracurricular course offerings though: horsebackriding, jewelry making, wine tasting, bowling, tennis, flower arranging, countless languages, etc.

Professors in lectures will not know your name unless you go to office hours, which are readily available. I enjoy my MA 154, (Math) class because my professor is hilarious and he makes class enjoyable, even at 7:30 in the morning. My only problem with classes is that since everyone has different english professors and they all go about teaching in a different way, it frustrates me when my friends are getting class cancelled two to five times a month. I am a management student in the Krannert School of Management and I feel that this school lays out a good plan of study for its students.