Agronomy Ambassador Blog

This fall semester has been very busy! This semester I am in AGRY 255, which is soil science. I have enjoyed the class given I have expanded my knowledge of soils. Each week there is a lab for hands-on learning and then the material is also lectured on during the week. I am also in…

Hello my name is Jayden Brown, I’m a junior in Agronomy with a concentration in Crop and Soil Management. I’m from Rossville, Indiana where I grew up on my family farm. Growing up I was very involved in clubs and organizations ranging from FFA to Speech & Debate, along with a deep love for sports.…

As I work my way through my last fall semester here at Purdue, I am constantly reminded and asked by others what my plans are following graduation. Some people might be able to tell you what their day-to-day activities will be for the job they have already accepted while others, like myself, can only describe…

There is a certain comfort that surrounds someone when they are with those they take their classes with. As there is a warmth to that comfort, joining organizations outside of your major is one of the best opportunities you can take in college. There is possibility for new friendships that catalyze growth in places that…

When searching for an internship it is important to find a position that fits your interests and career goals. It can be overwhelming to find the perfect experience that will benefit yourself as well as the company. As a freshman last year, I was on the hunt for my first agronomic internship. I was intimidated…

Fall Break is quickly approaching, which also brings a few other things along with it. The first and most stressful thing is: MIDTERMS! Yes, midterm season is upon us, but you can get through it! Being a senior, I have had several semesters to work out the best way to study, and it really comes…

It’s crazy that I have already started my last year here at Purdue. It is very exciting but also a little nerve racking that in less than 8 months I will be graduated and be out in the real world. So far this semester I have been very busy juggling classes, Agronomy Club, Agronomy Ambassadors,…

Who’s excited for October break? I know I am! In just a short two weeks I will be sitting on the beautiful beach of Gulf Shores, Alabama. Did I mention that I’m excited? It’s been a few years since I have actually been able to take a vacation somewhere. No plans, no guidelines, no stress…