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The best thing about my school is the incredible education. My school has some of the top Programs in the nation in all kinds of categories from Engineering to Pharmacy. the school also provides a myriad of resources including numerous libraries, tutors, office hours provided and Teacher Assistants to help you through each of your courses.

The career focus and assistance at Purdue University is hands down one of the best things about my school. It is nationally ranked 4th and assists in finding a job or internship the moment a student steps foot on campus. There is an excellent outreach via email and the Purdue Career Center for Oppotunities (CCO) makes an effort to reach students in a classroom setting as well.

The learning environment is great, professors and fellow students are all encouraging and what you to succeed.

I really enjoy the variety of learning interests at this school and the fact that if I did not enjoy my area of study, that I could switch into another area very easiliy. I also enjoy all of the school spirit and how excited all of the students are about Purdue and its events such as sports or concerts. The people are also so friendly and helpful and really make feel welcome and confirm that I made the right choice when picking a university.

Purdue University is very well know nationally and internationally for its academics. One of the best things about this unversity is knowing that once I graduate, my dilopmia will be valuable and never overlooked.

I most appreciate the variety of the life that is available to me at such a diverse institution -- from Big 10 sports to decades-old traditions to state-of-the-art learning environments, Purdue is always exciting!

The best thing about my school is the school pride and community. There are always things going on on campus and off campus. The people here who run the campus events are amazing and provide you with a new experince every week wether it be a concert, to a comedy show or even a movie showing, there is always something new going on! The community is great too! It feels as if you are apart of one giant family!

Purdue has a really wonderful engineering program, once you get past the first year. It not only prepares you with relevant courses, sometimes you'll even get opportunities to interact with people who have years of experience working in engineering. It's pretty cool.

I would consider everything to do with academics the best thing about my school. Afterall, that is the reason why we are all here. The professors at Purdue are challenging, but are here to help us succeed. In my short time here, I have felt nothing but support from each of my professors. They truly want us to be succcessful. They go above and beyond to make sure that happens. I am really fortunate to go to a school where my professors push me to be the best that I can be and know that it will pay off.

The teachers really try to help you acclimate to the new environment. Even though some of my classes are large, the teachers try not to let the students become just numbers.

The best thing about Purdue was the safety on campus. I always felt like I was in a safe environment with the many safety features on campus, such as emergency station always in view when walking, campus police, and frequent room checks. They also provide a phone number that can be called to accompany one when walking alone at night. Also, there are several cab companies and bus routes at night that are available to take students home after night classes.

The best thing about Purdue University is the people. The students are hardworking and strive for excellence in everything they do. From academics, to athletics, to extracurricular activities, Purdue offers a variety of opportunities that students take advantage of and mold to fit their tastes. The faculty encourage students to actively work towards and shape their career paths. There are several ways and people to help students apply for research opportunites, internships, co-ops, etc. Workshops are set up by experienced individuals to prepare students for the "real world." Purdue University is a place where people work together and succeed.

Purdue has many unique traditions and aspects. One of the most unique things students will encounter is that at any given point on any day, you are quite likely to find someone or a group of people on campus singing Hail Purdue, the school fight song. Purdue has many unique traditions. One of the most popular ones is the fountain runs. Many students run through one of Purdue's fountains on the first and last day of Purdue University. Purdue is unique in having the largest mascot of any university. Most people associate Purdue Pete as Purdue's mascot, but this is a common misconception. Purdue Pete is the mascot of the University Book Store. Purdue's official mascot is the Boilermaker Special, an 8,000+ pound locomotive designed to traverse campus. Students frequently see it before athletic events and on other important university days as it tours campus.

I like most that Purdue University challenges you and teaches us personally and academically. Students who attend either make their way, learning lifelong lessons and growing to be responsible adults; or fall into an endless pit called leisure and fun, thus failing out. At Purdue, we as students have to learn to manage our time effectively between school and leisure as well as disquish whether or not to do a certain activity. There are so many things to do, so many things to fall into, that we have to learn to become responsible if we want to become successful.

It's big, yet it has so many groups and niches that it becomes very small quicky

I enjoy how many different activities are offered, even if I don't really have the time to participate in them. They are each so unique and cater to a wide variety of students. There are over 800 different clubs at Purdue, and there is bound to be something for everyone.

I would say the best thing about Purdue is that is is a high-caliber, large university with much to offer, yet it is located in a small town so students still have a good sense of community. Because the campus is so large, and there are so many opportunities to get involved, it is very easy for nearly all students to find their "fit" at Purdue. If you are looking for a well known, large campus, but tend to shy away from huge cities, Purdue is the perfect place to spend the next several years of your life.

The best thing about my school would proably have to be it's size. It's big, but it doesn't feel big.

Purdue University has many opportunities for students to advance and pursue their dreams. The best source that Purdue offers for students is the career center. Coming into Purdue I did not know what I wanted to do with my life. I was referred to the career center where I spoke with a counselor. They gave me numerous tests and talked with me about my dreams, likes, and dislikes. After a couple of sessions the counselor gave me a list of careers and majors that would be a good match for me. This service was a great way to help students.

The best thing about Purdue University is the diversity and the endless opportunities that are present. I cannot think of any person that has lacked a place or thing to be involved in where they can succeed and be their own star.