Category: Post Arrival- Stage 3
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
US Culture
While Purdue University has one of the largest international student populations among large research universities, the majority of your classmates at Purdue will be your average American college student. What is the best way to make friends with these people? How will you behave at social gatherings? The topic of friendship is one that everyone…
Wave Goodbyes!
I let go from that last hug that lingered a few seconds too long. One last look back… As I walked to the car park beside Honors College, I saw him in the distance, waving goodbye. My heart heavy with emotion and tears threatening to flow, I left Purdue’s campus for the last time that…
Groceries & International Food
Candidly speaking, Purdue’s store and grocery situation isn’t super ideal – but it is improving. Since West Lafayette is not a huge metropolitan city, most of your typical grocery superstore options will require a CityBus ride (or an Uber). The presence of international students – one of the highest for a major university in the…
