Purdue University

This is an impressively horrible school for graduate studies. Exploitative teaching assistantships, abusive anti-​accommodaiton practices for graduate students with disabilities (one of my friends was driven out just because she was sick, and they’re well-​known for pregnancy discrimination), and just an all-​around horrible experience. I wasted a lot of time, energy, and money on this degree, and my only wish is that I could go back and take seriously a few of the warning signs I saw when I started… and get the heck out.
When I visited, a professor who as leaving for a job at another university even warned me to take ANY of my other options, but I didn’t believe him. I was so shocked by what I perceived to be unprofessional behavior that I wrote him off, but little did I know that he was going out of his way to try to protect me.
Just about everyone from my Master’s cohort ran for better places for their PhD, and the only ones who stayed immediately regretted it. Specifically stay out of the Communication department (Brian Lamb School). While some of the professors are wonderful, those in control of your daily experiences, like the person in charge of the course almost everyone teaches and the head of the department (and even some of the most famous professors who might be on your thesis committee), are bullies who go out of their way to attack graduate students. Plus, most grad students teach three classes (three!) just to try to make ends meet. They also offer pathetic conference support, especially as compared to their competitors. Run, don’t walk, from this program.
When I looked into transferring to other grad programs at Purdue, I was consistently faced with professors who were warning me off. The common threads were: Purdue exploits graduate students, Purdue won’t offer sufficient support, and there are much, much better options for anyone who can get into these programs.
Lafayette and West Lafayette, Indiana, are also just not worth it. These are tiny cities without much in the way of things to do, proper grocery stores, good restaurants, natural areas, or nice housing. The apartment association in the area makes sure to maximize exploitation of Purdue students (because they are the primary renters in the area), so expect terrible service and few affordable options that aren’t subpar or far from campus.
If you’re thinking about undergrad work at Purdue, yes, they take their academics seriously overall (and they offer a great study abroad scholarship for undergrads), but consistency in class quality is lacking… and lots and lots of important classes are taught by overworked and unqualified graduate student instructors. If you’re coming for engineering or aviation, yes, come; it’s worth it… but otherwise, there are much better options for you, too.
Don’t be fooled by Purdue’s ranking. I’ve learned that those rankings are easily manipulated by major research universities, and don’t necessarily reflect the quality of education one can receive.
In short, this just isn’t a good school for graduate studies.

Go Boilers! I’m a Purdue grad class of ’82. My daughter will be a Purdue alumna soon too (’14). Love my university and go here often for sports and cultural events.

The best University on the planet… Hands-​down. Purdue University is not only a great place to raise your children but an amazing place to achieve a world renowned education. Purdue University has put more men on the moon than any other university due to its amazing engineering programs as well as fantastic technology departments

This review is based on my many experiences while visiting my husband while he attended school here over four years. I went to a community college back in our hometown in Illinois, and mr. Smartypants went to Purdue. I spent almost every weekend here over the course of 4 years, and I can’t begin to explain how FUN this school was. Yes, West Lafayette sucked, but Purdue is huge and there was always tons to do around campus. He graduated 2 years ago and we still find ourselves saying «damn. I wish we were at a party right now at Purdue.» Or, «son of a bitch, why doesn’t Insomnia deliver to Southern California?»
BTFU!

I’m 10 years out and when I tell people who aren’t from Indiana that I went to school here they think I’m some sort of genius (little do they know).
You have people here who are seriously intelligent, but know how to party like rockstars. Let the critics go to IU and brag about how they are better looking and bigger party animals than Boilermakers. We don’t need to justify ourselves we know what REALLY goes on here. When you walk away you will have had a FANTASTIC 4 years (stay longer if you can) partying your ass off at one of the best college bars in the country, Harry’s Chocolate Shop, you will have received a top notch education, and will have a degree that employers are impressed by and respect.
Additionally, Drew Brees went to school here, so you know, that speaks for itself.

Boiler Up!
— Ride the Boilermaker Express.
— Check out the band to see the World’s largest drum! It is REAL, and the band uses it!
— Boiler Up and Hammer Down with Purdue Pete.
— Experience «breakfast club which is going to the campus bars in costumes themes with your friends at 7:00 am on home football game days, and drink to get ready for games.
— Initiate yourself with a «Fountain Run» thought the gorgeous and fun engineering fountain any time you feel like and getting soaked into being a Boilermaker! Plus it’s fun times on hot days just because.
— Take a photo with Neil Armstrong at the Neil Armstrong Engineering building.
— Celebrate diversity with people from all over the world coming here for Engineering, Business, and beyond.
— Harry”s Chocolate Shop for stiff drinks, a mixed student and alumni crowd, and free popcorn.
— Jake’s Bar for free peanuts, and hot dogs. The hot dog man is free but appreciates manners, so remember to say please, and also thank you! He once gave me a hot dog and I opened my foil and to my surprise he played a humerus joke and I was the lucky winner that thoroughly enjoyed this type of humor… «Two wieners, one bun!» Haha. I was wondering why he and his colleague that busy night were watch me. I love it! Plus, I really did want two hot dogs. It was a memorable moment. Haha.
— Where Else Bar. Well, where else?! s
— Neon Cactus for «Crock and Rock mug night» specials on Thirsty Thursdays and a bar with a piano man you can’t miss seeing. His show is hilarious and tops!
— Gelato at Greyhouse.
— Sushi and Maru Sushi.
— Hookah joints all around for those it interests.
— Hot Box Pizza. Lets face it, it’s disgusting. However at the center of the campus bars, we ALL have ended up there SOMETIME in our school life for drunk munching.
— Mad Mushroom pizza is soooo yummy and not moved in with boiler market. Sweet!
— Its a huge Greek life college, so if you are into that sort of thing, it’s plentiful.
— I love the campus, and all the places on it to eat and enjoy.
I give nothing less than 5 bright stars to my graduate school Alma Mater. The education I have today would not be possible without Purdue and it’s Krannert School of Management. Hail Purdue, Boiler Up, and keep calm and study/​drink on! It’s a great university, great education, and fun place to be!

I love Purdue… Boiler Up! I have so many good memories here! Everyone’s so welcoming!

The premier engineering school in Indiana. Located in West Lafayette which has some things going for it along with neighboring Lafayette.

Great school with awesome campus and fun sports to watch!

Huge campus in a very small college town.

I love my school! I wouldn’t have had all the job opportunities and the life I have today without the education and resources that Purdue provides. The professors, the career opportunities center, and just the overall experience I had at Purdue and in West Lafayette was great. Those were the best days of my life, so far. Enjoy it while you can. In the real world everyone knows that Purdue is a great school and they’re always impressed.

This is a college tour review, not a alumni or student review. I’ve come to that point in my life where I’m starting to take a kid or two for a college visit. Maybe some kids are excited about this. My oldest son has no clue on what he wants to do and it’s a VERY painful experience.
We picked Purdue for a visit based on its location, reputation and curriculum. We had a 45 minutes powerpoint presentation and then a 2 hour walking tour of the campus. It was very thorough and they did a good job of giving you a feel for the campus.
I wasn’t too thrilled about the dorm room they selected for viewing. I don’t consider a 40 inch flat screen, xbox and blu-​ray dvd player as required school supplies!

Of course I give my alma mater a 5 star rating.
Great memories.
Phi Delt House.
Wiley Hall
Lacrosse team
Study (sometimes).
Stabes!
I actually graduated

As far as institutes of higher education go — this is one of them.
I would reccomend US News and World Report when evaluating colleges — but why not a five star rating from Unilocal.
PS — The parking is ample

Who knew you could review Universities! Way to go Unilocal,you’ve made education a commodity.
Your experiences are based entirely on the people you meet and the places you go. Obviously, college is no different. An ode to the cliché: college is what you make of it. I had a love-​hate relationship up until I graduated from the old gold and black in 2005.
Purdue has a beautiful campus and the staff (specifically within the School of Technology) was extremely helpful and supportive during my time there. The traditions are aplenty! Grand Prix week, runs through the Engineering fountain, Breakfast Club, and the Lion Fountain to name a few…
To sum it all up, I’ll go back to a marketing line I once saw… «Once a Boilermaker, Always a Boilermaker». BOILER UP!

I went from reviewing the little mexican joint around the block from my condo, to now reviewing the college i went to over 10 years ago! Is Unilocal multi-​functional or what!!!
Purdue…what to say…
Yes, the rumors are true…“college is the best 4 years of your life”…yes…“you dont know how good it is til it is over”…and the sayings continue.
I went to PU from 1996 – 2000 and loved it. Coming from Chicago, it was a nice change of scenery as you might expect and the social differences were rough @ first. Purdue was close enough to come home when i wanted… yet far enough to get away from home!
The great thing about Purdue cant be summed up in a single review. There were amazing experiences that i take with me everyday and think about all the time. From the sporting events to the social gatherings… from the reality of living on my own to the reality that i need to actually go to class… everything was a success and i will never regret one minute of any of it.
If you are scouting out schools… defintely try out Purdue. You will get the feeling Day 1 of how awesome of an experience it can be!

Big school, lots of majors. Choose the wrong ones and you’re just a number. Get the right one and you have all the attention and money this big school has to offer.

Ha, really? I’m writing a review on the college I attended for four years? The best four years of my freakin’ life?
My major was Visual Communications Design. And while Purdue isn’t the first school you’d think of for a design major, it was a pretty damn good choice. The technology is all up to date, professors are well known and incredibly seasoned and are there for YOU, which is what you should look for in an education.
Not to mention that I learned about being an adult, I «grew up» here. I met SO many people that have each effected my life in a different way. And for Indiana, the weather’s not too shabby.
Purdue made me who I am today.

How can I not give this place a 5 star review? It was my home-​sweet-​home for 4 years and I loved every second of it (well except for some academic aspects…7:30am classes? UGH!)
Hail Hail to Ol’ Purdue!
BTFU!
And I don’t care what anybody else says, Breakfast Club was the greatest school tradition EVER! * For those that down know, this is when on every home football game day, the bars open at 7:00am and people drink in Halloween costumes until the game starts*
I guess I should also mention that my degree has gotten me a very nice job with a high-​profile company!
Purdue, you will always be so very near and dear to my heart!

Though several years ago now, my education at Purdue still comes in handy from time to time, and I don’t just mean the classroom lessons. Because I attended a high school where my father was a teacher, I wanted to get lost in the large crowds of a state university. Hello, Purdue. With tens of thousands of students, I only stood out as much as I wanted to.
Though I did have some lectures with almost 100 students in them, I had more 30 student classes than you might expect. And one of the things I learned is that showing up is half the battle. Academically, Purdue was excellent for me. The student advisers actually advised you but didn’t harp on or try to trick you into taking more classes than you needed to.
The dorm life was fairly typical as far as dorm life goes. The security was annoying at the time, but when my sister was attending a few years later and I saw things from a new perspective, I was grateful for their watchful eye. The campus TV channel introduced me to many excellent films that shaped my unique sense of humor.
Socially, I think Purdue is about as good as it gets. As a chica, the guy-​to-​girl ratio was way in my favor. The school sponsored activities were almost as cool as the unauthorized ones. I made many many friends I still have today. The local community is supportive of the university and the surrounding shops and eateries make the town itself not a bad place to hang out.
When people asked where I went to college and I say, «Purdue.» They generally say, «Cool.» To which I respond, «Yeah, it is.»