Experiential Learning
At Purdue, your education is more than just coursework — it’s a launchpad for discovery and impact. Conducting groundbreaking research, studying abroad, joining an immersive learning community or engaging in transformative Honors College programming are some of the ways you can gain the hands-on experiences that will shape you as a leader, innovator and changemaker.
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John Martinson Honors College
John Martinson Honors College attracts ambitious students, like you, who are determined to make an impact.
- Join a community of interdisciplinary thinkers. Challenge yourself and gain a deeper understanding of topics from diverse perspectives.
- Engage in original research and global study opportunities for immersive real-world experiences.
- Collaborate in a problem-solving environment both in and out of the classroom with our residential learning community.
- Benefit from personalized career guidance, mentoring and advising from faculty.
- Develop your leadership skills.
- Gain a competitive edge for employment, graduate school and prestigious fellowships, like Fulbright and Rhodes scholarships.
Learning Communities
Purdue’s Learning Communities enable you to meet other students who share your interests and academic goals. They provide you with opportunities for collaboration, mentorship and meaningful connections.
- Live and learn alongside like-minded peers.
- Engage in distinctive educational experiences, trips and faculty-led discussions.
- Develop valuable leadership and teamwork skills.
Study Abroad
More than 400 study abroad programs across 50+ countries empower you to explore new cultures, languages and ways of thinking while earning academic credit.
- Develop intercultural communication and problem-solving skills.
- Gain a global perspective to stand out in the job market.
- Build independence and adaptability in unfamiliar settings.
Undergraduate Research
With nearly 2,000 undergraduate research projects taking place each year, you can work alongside faculty to push boundaries, ask big questions and even get published.
- Participate in hands-on research across STEM, humanities and social sciences.
- Collaborate with world-class faculty and industry leaders.
- Gain critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills that prepare you for future careers and graduate studies.
Student Success
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