Purdue GEARE

Spring Break Wrap-Up! As spring break comes to an end, we hope all of our GEARE students had safe and exciting travels—whether you were studying abroad, interning internationally, or enjoying a well-deserved break! For those who explored new places and immersed yourselves in different cultures, we hope this time brought you valuable experiences and new perspectives.? Share your adventures with us! We’d love to hear about where GEARE took you, whether in the US or abroad! We wish everyone the best for the second half of the semester, whether you are at Purdue, studying abroad, or working! #GEARE #GlobalEngineering #StudyAbroad

GEARE students have taken their studies global! Across Europe, Asia, and beyond, they are immersing themselves in new academic environments, broadening their perspectives, and gaining invaluable international experience. Studying abroad isn’t just about academics—it’s about adapting to new cultures, building global networks, and developing the skills to tackle engineering challenges from a worldwide perspective. Check out this map to see where GEARE students are currently studying abroad! https://lnkd.in/eZxRiUYh

The GEARE Executive Board is composed of passionate students dedicated to enhancing the international engineering experience at Purdue. From organizing networking events and professional development opportunities, to fostering a strong community of globally minded engineers both on and off campus, our team works behind the scenes to ensure GEARE students get the most out of their experiences. Check out our most recent blog post to learn more about our incredible executive board! https://lnkd.in/epPHjB7D Thank you to this semester's executive board! Sandra Bern - President Sun Yitao - VP of Communications Cooper Niemeier - VP of Development Augustin Scherrer - VP of Growth Camille Jorenby - Director of Public Relations Pranav Tallapaka - Director of Digital Operations Jingya Xu - Director of Marketing Mitchell Davis - Director of Recruitment Hattie Sparks - Director of Social Programs Niyan Patel - Director of Community Development Eli Karpman - Director of Finance Kristoffer Sutantio - Director of Fundraising

The 2026 Cohort of the GEARE Program is now abroad! This year, the GEARE Study Abroad cohort grew by 13 students! This is an exciting time for them, and we are so excited for them to start their intercultural immersion experiences and learn how to work in new environments! Here are the countries where we have sent students, both this past Spring 2024 and now in Spring 2025!

As we kick off the spring semester, we're excited to share the story of Joey Paresky, a senior in Environmental and Ecological Engineering, who spent time in Peru and Ecuador as part of his GEARE experience. Joey’s journey started with a internship in Peru, where he gained hands-on research experience. But the real highlight was living with a host family, immersing himself in local culture. He then took his adventure to Ecuador, where he spent a semester exploring the country. Despite the challenges—like pickpocketing and cultural adjustments—Joey found that GEARE prepared him to embrace the unexpected and adapt. His biggest advice? "Be open to everything, embrace the unexpected, and definitely live with a host family." Want to read more? Check out his full story here on our blog: https://lnkd.in/emEZUa8F #GEARE #Purdue #StudyAbroad #GlobalEngineering

As Purdue students wrap up their last finals today, we are reflecting on all the exciting things that happened in GEARE this semester and looking forward to even more! From meeting our amazing executive board and hearing from our alumni panel to enjoying our blog series, LinkedIn posts, and ambassador events, it’s been a semester full of growth and connection. Want to catch up on everything? Check out our Fall Newsletter for all the highlights using the following hyperlink: https://tiny.cc/zvb1001 A huge thank you to everyone for making this semester unforgettable. Wishing you everyone a well-deserved, relaxing winter break! And for those gearing up to study abroad next semester, do not forget to get your visas ready for the incredible global engineering adventure ahead!

On behalf of Purdue GEARE, Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate! We are grateful for our incredible GEARE community and the opportunities to embrace new experiences while growing as global engineers. Wishing everyone happiness and success!

The #GEARE Alumni Panel two weeks ago was a great success, and a lot of wisdom was shared regarding work abroad experiences, language acquisition, and the career impact that GEARE can provide. If you were unable to make it or are interested in learning more about the GEARE experience, you’re in luck! Our newest blog post is all about the people who have gone through the alumni experience, and the wisdoms that they have to share. Check it out below! https://lnkd.in/etyjtkXB Once again, many thanks to Samvit D., Riley Parshall, Apoorva Kalaskar, and Conleigh Byers for joining us and sharing your stories!

Earlier this November, the Purdue University GEARE Research Fair brought together students, faculty, and representatives to explore diverse research opportunities and global engineering experiences. Students engaged with Yang Xu (on behalf of Dr. Vaneet Aggarwal), Dr. Riley Barta, Associate Professor Somali Chaterji (pictured below), and SCALE and EURO representatives to learn about impactful projects in fields like Chemical, Aeronautical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering, as well as innovations in semiconductors. The fair helped GEARE students discover domestic research opportunities, highlighting how local collaborations can complement global experiences and build a well-rounded engineering skill set! It was a powerful reminder of how both global and domestic collaborations shape the next generation of engineering leaders. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible! #PurdueGEARE #GlobalResearch #EngineeringAdventures #FutureEngineers

Curious about what it's really like to work and study abroad? Wondering how to find housing abroad? How to adjust to new work cultures? Language competency abroad? THIS MONDAY (11/11) 6:30 - 7:30 PM join us at our Alumni Panel event. Whether you’re planning every detail of your study abroad journey, or just starting to explore the idea of going abroad, our panelists are here to share their firsthand experiences and answer your questions! Join us on Zoom to connect directly with alumni who’ve successfully navigated the ins and outs of studying abroad through Purdue's Global Engineering Alliance for Research and Education (GEARE) program. You do not need to be a GEARE member or even Purdue University student to join—this event is open to everyone! Don't miss this chance to get your questions answered and gain valuable insights. We hope to see you there! Zoom link to join: https://lnkd.in/gBZBNimR #WorkAbroad #StudyAbroad #PurdueGEARE #AlumniPanel #GlobalExperiences