Agronomy Ambassador Blog

By this point in the semester, most classes are finishing up material and preparing for finals. With this, there are lots of quizzes, assignment, lab reports, everything that can cause students stress. It is very easy to let yourself become stressed and anxious about everything that you have to do to finish the semester. Purdue…

This semester I am taking AGRY 598 which is a class that prepares you to take the Part 107 drone licensing test, and teaches you how to fly a drone. Drones are becoming a huge aspect of agriculture, and the more versatile you are before entering the workforce the better. I chose to take this…

Thankfully college is very different in structure than high school. If you are having a rough day or don’t feel well, it’s okay to take days off! I know many friends, and even myself, who will choose to stay home and watch lectures and do work online to take a break from all the extra…

As we start to approach spring there are a lot of things that are starting to change, not just the weather. There is a fresh breath that is coming through the campus, and it is starting to wake up. There are lots of meetings that are now moving to other places other than just in…

Finding a hobby during college is very important to maintaining a good school-life balance. In my time at Purdue, I have discovered a passion that I did not realize I had before. I have found a passion for flowers and design. Purdue has given me opportunities to explore my passions and have found it very…

As my time at Purdue comes to an end, I can’t help but reflect on the many good memories I have had. I am beyond thankful for the relationships I have built with my fellow students, professors, and staff, and the many lessons that they have taught me. First, I am going to miss the…

Being in college, is like swimming in a swimming pool. For example, when you go swimming one item you typically bring is goggles and when you are in freshman taking general chemistry you will need a pair of goggles. On a deeper level, throughout the semester you can experience the shallow end, and breeze through…

As the weather warms up, I think everyone becomes a little less concerned about school. At any level of school, it seems to be a universal feeling. Here in West Lafayette, I think there is an extra sense of happiness because people can feel that the cold, windy days are running out. For me, playing…

As a second semester sophomore, I am beginning to really dive into my major-specific courses. I still have a few general credits to complete, but five of my six classes this semester pertain to soils and the environment. One thing I’ve noticed with this change is just how much course content overlaps. It isn’t to…