r/Purdue • u/opsecisforcowards • Aug 16 '26
Question❓ Bruh what do I do
I moved in and there’s like no one here(shreve)
like I walked my class schedule and just around campus but like what else is there to do until people get here
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u/whamburglar EE 2008 Alumnus Aug 16 '26
Did you check out the corec? It's huge! Go check out what they have! Take a dive off the diving board! Check out the esports gaming room!
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u/Fair_Worldliness_830 Boilermaker Aug 16 '26
And the bowling alley it’s fairly cheap. If you choose to take the bowling class you get to bowl free for a time period every day, only need to rent shoes for like $3 if you don’t have them
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u/whamburglar EE 2008 Alumnus Aug 17 '26
Don't forget the pool tables too! If it's still around, the billiards club may give discounted/free games if you pay semester?/year? due.
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u/KartoffelLoeffel Boilermaker Aug 16 '26
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u/Particular-Ad-7338 Boilermaker Aug 16 '26
Alcohol - the cause of and solution to all of life’s problems —— Homer Simpson
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u/minecon1776 Aug 16 '26
Yes! This is a good place to start if you want to build rockets. Many astronauts from Purdue after all.
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u/larapu2000 Aug 16 '26
Walk over to Lafayette on the pedestrian bridge and explore the downtown over there, lots of good shops and restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Visit the library. Rent a bike. Walk the Wabash Trail. Head to Indy for the state fair. Pick a building or two on campus to learn about that isn't in your schedule. Start journaling and keep doing it after people arrive, it's a lovely thing to have to look back on. Pick a category of food and find the best of the best in town-Pizza, Mexican, late night, etc. Research student organizations and which ones you might want to join. If you have a vehicle, try visiting a state park that isn't currently flooded. If you're religious, look into local churches and attend a service to see if it's a good fit. Put student events on your calendar you want to attend-football games, etc. Clean out your photo gallery on your phone.
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u/asiandedeyee Aug 17 '26
pedestrian bridge is under construction rn and that whole park is flooded to all hell 😭
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u/HiPersonReadingThis CompE 2029 Aug 16 '26
lowkey u gotta thug it out, maybe go visit downtown lafayette, there's a cat cafe in that area that's abt $7(?) an hour and other various shops
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u/AliveAndNotForgotten Boilermaker Aug 16 '26
Meet some Chinese students and smoke some cigs with them
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u/Rambo_8641 Aug 16 '26
https://giphy.com/gifs/ImxXWVDp8sfBe
This is Northwestern and Stadium next week
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u/Immediate_Regular Aug 16 '26
You could try stripping down, slathering yourself in peanut butter, then run through the streets screaming about the tiny men living in your skin if you're looking to meet people.
I can't guarantee you'll enjoy the people you meet but I guarantee you'll meet some!
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u/TheHondoCondo Aug 16 '26
Just keep taking it all in. Those days where it felt like just me and campus were some of the ones that I cherished most.
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u/United_Being_7750 Aug 16 '26
Check out the bookstore, Von’s, and just walking around campus and Chauncey. Spend time in the dining halls, Co Rec and common areas where there are other people. You’re not the only one feeling that way on campus right now so don’t be afraid to say hello and start chatting with others!
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u/Artistic_Baker4145 Aug 17 '26
Enjoy this moment! Sleep, watch a show, relax. You will miss this feeling mid-semester
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u/laky_1998 Aug 17 '26
If you aren't taking part in the BGR orientation program, I'd highly recommend! I made some amazing memories, grew personally and had an amazing experience that made me feel like a Boilermaker! That should run right until classes start too.
Other than that, explore your class locations. Get used to the buses. Try the dining courts that are open. Try the food places you like. Co Rec is amazing too!
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u/Actual_Detail9272 Aug 17 '26
Enjoy the peace and quiet. So many moving in this weekend for BGR, rush, etc.
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u/their_early_work Aug 17 '26
play some disc golf!! do they still have that course out at ross hills? if so check it out
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u/Ok_Try7387 Aug 17 '26
All of the Purdue libraries are open. All have computers, printers, and study rooms.
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u/Low-Band7134 Aug 18 '26
I believe meet the Greeks on Krach/Rush is this week/next week if meet the Greeks already happened.. even if you have no interest in Greek life, there’s a ton of various FSCL organizations with different backgrounds; it can be a great way to meet new people, especially when you’re new. When I was a freshman, it was the best way for me to quickly find likeminded people even if I didn’t join there specific organization or chapter.
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u/Mental-Vegetable5303 Aug 17 '26
My girlfriend (Now wife of 45 years) both came early one year ,probably 1979,empty dorm,young in love,we found a lot to do,frequently😉
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u/WolfGuit2065 IE 2027 Aug 16 '26
Enjoy the feeling, you'll miss it in a week or two.