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The first-weeks starter guide.
Just enough to cut the day-one panic. The real answer is always to ask the community.
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Surviving your first winter
January lows near 17°F and ~34" of snow. What to buy before you need it.
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ID & the BMV
State ID, driver's license, and the documents to bring the first time.
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Groceries & food from home
Where to find plantain, gari, kenkey and the ingredients you miss.
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Healthcare before insurance
Clinics and options that work even before you're covered.
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Getting around
Transit, and the reality of needing a car in Fort Wayne.
For students & families
Coming to Purdue Fort Wayne?
Whether you’re a student or joining family here, we’ve navigated admissions, housing, the first brutal winter, and finding your feet on campus. There’s a whole page just for you, and people ready to answer before you even arrive.
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FLAGSHIP
Ghana Independence Day
March 6, 2026 · a first for Indiana
SEP 12
Newcomers' welcome dinner
A warm meal and faces to remember.
OCT 04
Monthly meetup
Food, updates, and helping hands.
NOV 22
Winter-prep swap
Coats, boots & advice for first winters.
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