Purdue’s Indy Scholars Program Enhances Student Experience
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Ava Kuhn, a student pursuing a double major in integrated business and engineering, shares her experience with Purdue’s Indy Scholars program.
Benefits and Opportunities
The Indy Scholars program offers a minimum scholarship of $10,000 and valuable resources like the Purdue Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Scholars are also provided with personalized career consulting, enabling them to make the most of their college journey.
Why Purdue in Indianapolis?
Kuhn shares her motivation:
Growing up, I always knew that I wanted to be a Boilermaker. Being in Indy has allowed me to tap into the city's talent pipeline while maintaining the Purdue education.
Her Academic Journey
Kuhn is studying integrated business and engineering, with her sights set on a management career after graduation. She emphasizes the advantages of smaller class sizes in Indianapolis, fostering stronger connections with classmates and faculty.
Enjoying Indy Scholars Events
She highlights the value of Indy Scholars events, such as an alumni panel discussion and networking event, which expanded her professional network.
Unexpected Benefits
A unique advantage is the opportunity to participate in interviews like this, sharing her story and influencing others.
Advice for Incoming Students
Kuhn encourages new students to embrace new experiences:
Say yes more. Don’t be afraid to fail. And get involved – it opens up all the opportunities here.
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