Agronomy Ambassador Blog

Summer is always a good time! Either if that is traveling, being outside, or even spending time with family. I know my favorite part about summer is internships, because internships allow you to figure out what you want to do for your career, it also allows you to gain experience when it comes to looking at…

Purdue Mens Basketball is having one of its most successful seasons in the history of the program so far. Thanks to players like Zach Edey, Braden Smith, Fletcher Loyer, Ethan Morton, and Mason Gillis Purdue is seeing a lot of wins this season. Even with the loss to Rutgers and sadly IU, Purdue stays at…

It’s crazy to think that I just started my last semester here at Purdue only a few weeks ago. This semester feels quite a bit different than the last few semesters. This is because I am only in 12 credit hours where I am used to 15-17. I also am not an officer in the…

Summer internships are strongly encouraged in college and are a great way to boost your resume. They are a great way to gain skills in your area of interest and network in the agriculture industry. The internship application and interview season starts in October and runs until about March. The Purdue College of Ag career…

This semester I am truly focusing on the science and systematic approach of Agronomy. I am taking Organic Chemistry, Biology, Cropping Systems, and Farm Organization. These classes have all been very interesting and are structured in a way that helps me succeed as a student. AGRY 375 is Cropping Systems and is currently taught by…

If you’re a Purdue student or have any friends/family members that attended Purdue, you’ve probably heard that they don’t clear the snow here, but instead just polish the ice. I’m currently in my third year here at Purdue and during my time I’ve seen my fair share of winter weather and polished sidewalks. I’ve strayed…

College is a unique opportunity to find who you truly are. However, progress towards discovering the person you are meant to be can be stalled by the desire to “fit in”. Whether this push to conform comes from your friends, parents, or whoever, it is the greatest disservice you can do for yourself and your…

In December of 2020, I was accepted to be a member of Purdue Ag Council. I went through an interview and application process to join Ag Council and I am so thankful for that opportunity. Ag Council is an organization on Purdue’s campus that hosts events for students and encourages clubs in the College of…

  While reflecting upon the past 3.5 years, I can definitely identify some “yays” and “nays” in my time here at Purdue. It took me a year or so to start getting involved in things I was interested in or thought could be a good experience. If there was one thing I would tell my…