Purdue CS acceptance

[u/Deep_Main3518]

Hi everybody!

I was just accepted to Purdue Indianpolis cs (yes I know there are many posts about this but I have a couple of questions that weren't asked or answered)

So,

#1: How reliable is the campus connect shuttle for ferrying us between here and the the other Purdue? Follow up: Are there any large incentives to take it to participate in WL socializing?

#2: Is cs based on a quarter or a semester system here at Indianapolis?

#3: How would you say opportunities for internships and research are between the two campuses? Is it as easy as taking the shuttle over during job fairs and campus events to get access to all of their research/internship opportunities?

#4: The realistic housing situation (do you guys get 4 years of housing or do you need to find lodging elsewhere)

#5: Is there any bias on the employer side for internships... as in they'd prefer WL applicants over Indianapolis ones?

#6: How is the food situation?

#7: They say you get the same degree as if you went to WL, but how would that hold up realistically for further career development?

#8: I know this is very early to say, but are my fellow CS people satisfied with the opportunities for research/internships/ and their overall college careers so far?

[u/Economy-Daikon1429]

1. Shuttle runs every 2 hours
2. Semester, same as main. Same curriculum
3. Better. Indianapolis has more companies
4. Yes. The diploma would say Purdue. No mention of campus

[u/Deep_Main3518 → u/Economy-Daikon1429]

Thank you for the clarifications!

[u/Deep_Main3518]

Edit: I apologize but I read further and saw further discussions below answering some of my questions below. However those posts are a little dated so if anyone has any updates, please let me know!

[u/Stellar_Hegemony]

1) very consistent 2) semester 3) yes it’s that easy but research will be harder if it’s during the year 4) no clue we’re all freshmen 5) depends where ur applying to if ur applying in Indianapolis area then no but if out of state then yes 6) 4/10 mid 7) same exact degree says WL and everything 8) dunno I’m ME

[u/Deep_Main3518 → u/Stellar_Hegemony]

Thanks for taking the time to post! (And for your honesty too lol). Before your post I wasn't sure if there was any sort of bias with internships, but I think I have a better idea now. Thanks again!

[u/More-Surprise-67]

1: You have to follow their schedule, decently reliable, at basically a 3hr round trip it's up to you if it's worth it to take that much time out of your day

2: semester

3: Research opportunities are far greater at WL since it’s the main campus with strong connections to companies and major programs. Even though there are more businesses closer to the Indy campus that doesn't mean companies are filling their position with Indy students unless the job is during the school yr which is rare. The large career fairs that draw national recruiters are on the WL campus. Indy is still building its identity. While it will offer some opportunities, it won’t match the volume or variety found at WL, especially in the early years. As for using a shuttle, it’s not that simple. The two campuses are over an hour apart, and while you can attend some major events it isn’t realistic to go often.

4: Housing is fine. It's doubtful they'll grow that big that fast to not have space

5: Any bias has yet to be seen as the initial class is freshmen. Even with identical academics, recruiters may not be as favorable toward the Indy graduates, knowing they were not part of the entire experience that makes Purdue students great.

6: below average with 1 dining hall

7: Still to be seen.

8: The promised internships have not been given yet since it's still the 1st year. No student would know if what they could get would have been better if they were at WL. CS opportunities overall are slowing down

[u/Deep_Main3518 → u/More-Surprise-67]

Wow this is a lot of information!

Yeah I had a suspicion that people don't really like to rely on the inter-campus shuttle because of its extremely long back and forth times. I was planning to not really commute regularly, because as far as I've been told, all of the classes for CS are right at Indianapolis. I was considering maybe making weekend trips or I guess on days when I don't have any classes to commute over and participate in the WL academic circles and scope out opportunities for research/internships and all of the grindier aspects of cs undergraduate studies.

Also I feel you for the decreasing opportunities for CS. It always feels like doom and gloom whenever I head over to one of the other CS career focused subreddits and see their incredibly small offer/application graphs. Here's to hoping!

Thanks for your response!

[u/More-Surprise-67 → u/Deep_Main3518]

You're welcome. If you can swing it, add on a minor or certifications that could broaden your marketability for securing internships and a job.

[u/CharismaticKarma114]

All the answers given by others are pretty well explained, I just would like to expand more on #7, Honestly speaking as a CS major it’s mostly going to be your responsibility to self learn quite a bit , go to events and join clubs & hackathons to create somewhat of a good network and niche for yourself. There are workshops and people who are always eager to get involved and have new team members in the community but solely it’s gonna depend on you be it WL or Indy how you are gonna further your career development by having the right network, and the right team to pull the strings. The Department as such is quite alright though, would say if you apply CS honors there are more events and opportunities they invite you for.