Purdue University-Main Campus Top Questions

Whenever I tell people that I go to Purdue, the automatic assumption is that I'm an engineer. That seems to be the number one stereotype--that we're all engineer nerds.

1. It is always obvious that there are more guys on campus than girls. 2. If you're not greek you won't have a social life.

That we're all nerdy engineers that love math.

Many people think of Purdue as the school were all the smart Asians go.

Many people think Purdue students are very technical, nerdy, and conservative.

That they are ridiculously smart and extremely good looking with long sleeved button up collard shirts and a draping sweater over the shoulders. They also carry many leather bound books.

Everyone thinks that we are all engineers.

Purdue Students are many times stereotyped as Enginerds. Because of our renowned engineering program, people sometimes forget that we have quite a few other well-known and excellent programs.

Most people assume everyone that attends Purdue is majoring either in Engineering or Agriculture. Other Stereo types of student include: very academic, farm kids, and "fratty" (a term describing fraternity behavior) due to the large Greek system our campus boast.

1. Close industry ties 2. Significantly white, Christian, conservative student culture 3. Yet, perhaps highest percentage of international students among public universities (how can that be? read on) 4. Engineering-focused 5. Weak in humanities 6. A premier top-ten Engineering school