Welcome to Puente Vida

Building friendships across cultures while growing in faith together at Purdue University.

A diverse group of international students smiling and sharing a meal outdoors on campus, embodying friendship and community.
A diverse group of international students smiling and sharing a meal outdoors on campus, embodying friendship and community.

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Snapshots of friendship and faith at Purdue.

A group of international students sharing a joyful meal outdoors, laughing together under string lights.
A group of international students sharing a joyful meal outdoors, laughing together under string lights.
Students from diverse backgrounds engaged in a lively Bible study circle inside a cozy room.
Students from diverse backgrounds engaged in a lively Bible study circle inside a cozy room.
A candid moment of two students exchanging stories over coffee at a local cafe.
A candid moment of two students exchanging stories over coffee at a local cafe.
A vibrant cultural celebration with colorful traditional clothing and smiling faces.
A vibrant cultural celebration with colorful traditional clothing and smiling faces.
Students and local church members planting a community garden together on a sunny day.
Students and local church members planting a community garden together on a sunny day.
A peaceful sunset scene with students gathered in prayer on the Purdue campus lawn.
A peaceful sunset scene with students gathered in prayer on the Purdue campus lawn.
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IFM helped me feel at home while exploring my faith in a new culture.

Lina M.

Smiling international student sharing a meal with new friends outdoors.
Smiling international student sharing a meal with new friends outdoors.

The friendships made here have been a true blessing in my Purdue journey.

Raj P.

Group of diverse students engaged in joyful conversation on campus lawn.
Group of diverse students engaged in joyful conversation on campus lawn.
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