Name: Elisa
Hometown: Bloomington, Indiana
Major: Industrial Engineering
College/School: Engineering

Making the BIG Decision
I needed to stay in-state, and Purdue has the No. 2 program for industrial engineering in the nation. Plus, I like that Purdue is a large school. There are a lot of academic opportunities and extracurricular activities.

How I Got Involved

• Devonshire Cooperative House
• Boiler Gold Rush — team leader
• Cooperative education student

Residence Hall Life
I lived in Earhart Hall my freshman year. I liked the family environment. The people there became my family for the first year, making my transition to college a smooth one.

Most Memorable Purdue Experience
Getting my bid into my cooperative house and activation into the house.

What the Future Holds
I plan to become an industrial engineer working in quality control or optimization.