Agronomy Ambassador Blog

During Spring Break this year I accompanied a group of students to Costa Rica on a Agriculture Study Abroad program. This was my final study abroad trip, so I was super excited to travel to a warmer country and learn about their agricultural practices along the way. My favorite part of the trip was visiting…

I attempted learning to drive the semi last time I was home. Based on the title of this article, you can guess how that went. My dad drove a truck for almost 10 years professionally, so after watching him all my life, I thought it was going to be pretty easy to pick up. I…

I’ve talked to a lot of people recently who have had hesitations with getting a job while being a full-time student. Although it can seem intimidating, it is so rewarding and teaches you valuable time management skills that you will need to build before you leave Purdue. I work at a local flower shop anywhere…

This year I helped out with spring fest for the first time, and it was so fun! I worked the morning shift, so I helped everyone set up and get ready for the rest of the day. Throughout the morning, I helped make free popcorn for all of the families and students visiting campus for…

Graduation is right around the corner, and the weather has finally warmed up to match the excitement. These last four years at Purdue University have been a roller coaster of classes, clubs, and unforgettable events. As I get ready to cross the stage, I can’t help but feel grateful for all the experiences and people…

It is bound to happen. It is unfortunate, but it is a part of life. You will be at your job someday and asked to do something that you do not want to do, and you will think back to that one class you took in college that you absolutely hated. It may not seem…

While the crops and soils teams were exploring Texas, four of us went to South Dakota for the Spring SASES conference. There we met students from 12 different Universities, all studying agriculture. Throughout the conference, we toured local agricultural locations, listened to speakers, and did multiple activities. The local agricultural places included a local dairy…

A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of spending spring break in Brazil with the College of Agriculture study abroad programs. This trip was epic! The 15 of us spent the week experiencing agriculture with people from the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) and the community. We traveled to three different cities: Ouro…

As the semester draws to a close and the weather warms up it is easy to want to be outside and not want to go to classes or study. However now is the time to buckle in and get things done. Prepare for all of your finals and finish those last assignments. These last weeks…