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Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
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West Lafayette, IN
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

As a prof here & an alum I'm a bit biased, but this Big Ten Univ. is worth a visit if you're interested in colleges. Lots of nearby restaurants & coffee shops, or stay at the student union to eat; there's also a hotel there. Go see a game or an arts event for a great experience.

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West Lafayette, Indiana
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

One of the greatest educational institutions in the world. Many interesting lectures, conferences, performances available. Anyone bored with Purdue or Greater Lafayette does not have the imagiination to appreciate the richness of what is right in front of them.

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London, United Kingdom
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91 reviews 91 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

I think the best part was that everyone from students to staff to faculty went out of their way to help us. Made you feel very welcome

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West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Great place to go to school. Pretty campus. Always fun activities going on, and definitely go to a football or basketball game.

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Indianapolis
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

A great school. I have sent 2 sons here and have been extremely satisfied with the level of education and personal attention they have received. My third son and I took a tour of the campus in March. Beautiful campus anytime of the year! (well maybe not February...kinda cold and windy)...

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Barnegat, New Jersey
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Loved the place! My son will be attending this school and we are willing to make the trip across 3 states to get there! Great people in this area as well.

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Indiana, USA
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

This school was established in 1869 and is a land grant college. I attended school there in the late 60's and early 70's and my three children and several relatives are all graduates. It is a great school for a great education but is lacking in things to do. West Lafayette is across the Wabash river from Lafayette. West Lafayette... More

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Lafayette, Indiana
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

I think Purdue has a lovely campus. Very well kept.

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Avon, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012 via mobile

Took my boyfriend to a basketball game at Mackey. He loved it. The renovations are very good. Fun time!! Plus Purdue won!

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Russiaville, Indiana
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

Good campus setting. Arts, theater, and cuisine, all within walking distance from any dorm. The only thing problematic is the traffic congestion. Like the area. Can't give it too high of a rating because I'm an Indiana University Alum.

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