Individualized experiences help Purdue HDFS student find belonging

Written By: Violet Worth

When I started at Purdue, I knew I wanted to pursue a helping profession, but I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do. Throughout my first two years in the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS), I explored various paths to my future career.

After taking an introductory class in the Department of Human Development and Family Science, I decided I wanted to focus on developmental and family science. In HHS, you have so many opportunities to explore your interests and find what fuels your passions. There are endless ways to maximize your experience — join a club, assist on a research project, or attend a study group. In summer 2022, I was able to work as a sensory-motor coach at a child development center. It was such a unique experience that HHS prepared me for. 

What makes HHS special is that no matter how large your class is, you always feel seen and important. My professors and teaching assistants always made time to provide me with individualized experiences. I remember how nervous I was to come to college, but the HHS community assured me that I made the right decision. I look back and am thankful for all the experiences I had.

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