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The list below shows newest posts first. In order to follow my guide, ensure you read in reverse order- so start reading from the bottom- i.e. oldest ones first
Getting Around
Walking– Depending where you live in the first year, the distance between most housing options and classrooms can be easily traveled on foot. The dorms are about a 10 to 15-minute walk, while students living at Hilltop Apartments will have a 20 to 30-minute walk to reach the main part of campus. For BGR/BGR, come…
To-do List on Arrival
After arriving in West Lafayette, these are the things you need to get done quickly After the essential steps above, you can now plan to do (or skip) the following around the time you have free; There is also a vital – Get a Travel Signature– but since you can’t do this till around 2-3…
Tipping in the USA
In America, tipping is optional in name only. Legally it’s voluntary but if you slink out of a restaurant without leaving a gratuity of between 20 and 25 per cent, you’re likely to be chased by a waiter demanding to know why. To help you avoid tipping anxiety (and disgruntled waiters), I will explain how…
Travel to US & Purdue
Now, your child will soon join the ranks of the Purdue Boilermakers! In my next section, I will take you on a self-guided tour around the campus and show you the important places you will likely need to visit as part of setting them up for success! Boiler Up!
A Heartfelt Message to Your Teen!
I remember going as a freshman to an entirely new country-I spent three years in London between 1993 and 1996.I was totally excited and utterly terrified, just like most of you are feeling now.. But in all honesty, it turned out to be one of the best times of my life. The first few weeks…
Final Pre-Arrival Steps
Congrats! If you have followed all my posts in the order listed on the home page, you are almost there- a perfect foundation. Now you have to wrap up your preparation by going through these final steps so that you are ready for launch!
Must Have Apps
Like many students, college will be the first time your child will ever fully be in charge of themselves. Keeping track of themselves, friends, classes, and activities might be a challenge. Luckily, nowadays there’s an app for everything. Here are a few that have proven to be especially useful during a student’s time at Purdue:…
Decide on Lofting Your Bed
Dorm rooms are quite small, and especially so if you are sharing with someone else. For international students used to larger rooms, the space might seem cramped. See this video for a standard room at Purdue. Although they are not all the same, you will get an idea of the size. Raising the height of…
Things to Pack & Buy!
Try and avoid bringing too much to the dorm, remember that you’ll have to move out at the end of the academic year in May and moving stuff out can be painful. Dorms are small and much of the space is already taken by beds and desks. Kids get one cupboard and one dresser (in…