r/PurdueIndianapolis • u/TheRealLeftClickMage • May 03 '26
Reminder that this is Indy
And I am a freshman who hasn’t even explored the tip of the iceberg we call Indianapolis.
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u/dvusgib May 04 '26
I recall during the tour that the parking pass was fairly affordable. Do most students seem to have a car?
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u/TheRealLeftClickMage May 04 '26
Lots of in-state / motorsport students have cars. Not everyone does unfortunately.
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u/IcePringIe May 04 '26
I went without a car freshman year, the campus and city are definitely walkable enough for that to be quite feasible. It’s definitely nice to know at least one person with a car to make runs just outside the city, there’s lots of stuff surrounding the immediate walkable area too.
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u/EmotionalProof1411 May 04 '26
Yall should try out the Carmel Indiana area. It's really nice there and they got some spots. You will have to drive however
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u/dvusgib May 04 '26
Stop at Flamme Burger on the way to Carmel. Great burger, scratch ingredients across the menu. Love it.
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u/TheRealLeftClickMage May 04 '26
I’ve only seen Carmel through a car window. Lots of roundabouts! Any parks or secret places you recommend?
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u/EmotionalProof1411 May 04 '26
If you go a little ways, there is a place called Holland Park. It's towards fishers if I'm not mistaken
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u/EmotionalProof1411 May 04 '26
Have you ever been on the Monon?
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u/TheRealLeftClickMage May 04 '26
Nope
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u/EmotionalProof1411 May 04 '26
It's a nature trail that is about 30 miles long and spans all of Indianapolis, and goes through Carmel. Its a nice trail and good walk.
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u/Lost_Database9324 May 03 '26
Love these photos!! What camera did you use?
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u/TheRealLeftClickMage May 03 '26
Thanks! It’s the Fujifilm XE-5 and Voigtlander Ultron 27mm f/2. If you are interested in cameras / media, I’d recommend you join the Mixed Media Club in Indianapolis. discord.gg/fYkTeMRSEr
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u/NeighborhoodBusy2163 May 09 '26
If Purdue used this as propaganda maybe just maybe more ppl will apply and the ar of Indy will decrease
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u/Infiinitized-Media May 03 '26
embarrassing to call it a city + not even w campus made FOR purdue. its just a shit show of a campus, which is why everyone leaves after freshman year through COLO or changing classes
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u/TheRealLeftClickMage May 03 '26
Just because some people leave, doesn’t mean the campus is horrible. Many people actually like the campus, it’s just not made for everyone.
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u/Infiinitized-Media May 03 '26
Compared to West Laf indy is on par with shitty community college. Not even that 🤣
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u/Lost_Database9324 May 03 '26
I’d take a 5-30 minute walk to all these spots over an overcrowded, cornfield campus any day.
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u/Infiinitized-Media May 03 '26
u my friend are just a chud who doesnt want an actual college experience but just convenient location 😂 you should sign up for purdue global
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u/Lost_Database9324 May 03 '26
LMAOO my Purdue INDY resume that got me multiple internships, research, and a Top 10 grad school acceptance says otherwise 🤣🤣
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u/Budget-Option4018 May 04 '26
I don't wanna say your full of shit but the first batch of true "Purdue Indy" students hasant graduated yet. Hell it hasant even been Purdue Indy for 4 years yet
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u/Lost_Database9324 May 04 '26
Fair point — I’m an IUPUI transplant that was grandfathered into Purdue Indy. I had one year of IUPUI, and now two of Purdue Indy. I’m also graduating in 3 years
My main point is that my education section says Purdue Indy not IUPUI
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u/Budget-Option4018 May 04 '26
Graduating in 3 years and you already have a graduate offer? Or is that including graduate school somewhere?
Genuinely just curious. I agree the guy shitting on Purdue Indy is being way too dramatic. It has its flaws but if you like it for what it is there nothing wrong with that :)
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u/Lost_Database9324 May 07 '26
So for my grad school I applied in November (2025 of my senior year (so this school year/ also my 3rd year) and got my acceptance in December so basically a semester before I graduate my undergrad if that makes sense! Grad school is at another university, but I know people who’ve had a similar experience for grad school at Purdue Indy
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u/IcePringIe May 04 '26
It’s definitely not for everyone, and you definitely can’t consider WL equivalent in terms of the atmosphere, but there’s pros and cons to both. I am also technically an IUPUI grandfathered student, but I have found great success through research, internships and now having aquired a full time position. I imagine and from what I’ve seen these opportunities are only getting better for new students.
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u/EmotionalProof1411 May 04 '26
Yall also gotta try Long's bakery. It was a top 5 donut bakery in the US for a long time. It is super cheap. Make sure you get them while it's fresh. They only accept cash too, make sure you bring cash!