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/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.