Agronomy Ambassador Blog

The start of my semester has been packed full of class assignments, fun activities, work, and plenty of other things to keep me busy. I have been energized by being back on campus, and thrilled to reconnect with my friends. But there is one sad thought that has been on my mind. For the first…

Looking back on the past four years of my academic journey, one thing that was consistently emphasized was the importance of internships. Professors and faculty members would always ask, “Do you have an internship?” or “What are you doing this summer?” It was a question I was asked every semester during my time at Purdue.…

As I sit here today I embark on the final pass on my undergraduate degree.  It feels weird to say it but  I am officially almost done and I do not know whether to be happy or sad.  What I can say is that I have enjoyed my time in Purdue Agronomy and am glad…

As the last semester of my college career is finally in full swing, getting involved in different areas of campus life has really benefited me as a person throughout my four years. From joining Agronomy Club and serving a year as president, to agronomy ambassadors and being able to talk to perspective students and lastly…

As I finally get a chance to sit down and reflect on my last fall semester, I am left with feelings of happiness and maybe a bit of longing for Purdue. Though the road to being a senior was a long and windy one, I feel that every moment whether good or bad has made…

I had the opportunity last night to attend the College of Agriculture Scholarship Dinner held in the Purdue Memorial Union. At this event, I was able to meet with some of my scholarship donors, so I was able to personally thank them for their generous donation and kindness as it means a lot for me…

As we are starting the Spring semester of 2025 I have come into a new role within the Agronomy Club. This year I have the opportunity to lead Agronomy Club as club president. I am so excited to take on this opportunity, but I am also a little scared. I have held the Soils Invitational…

We have just begun our last semester as seniors here at Purdue University. With basketball season and classes in full swing as campus comes alive with spring weather approaching, but that thought of my last semester draping over my excitement like darkness the end becoming inevitable.  However, being that only week three has passed there…

Recently, I accepted an offer to work in Dr. Ma’s lab in the Agronomy Department. I am extremely excited for this opportunity and can’t wait to learn from the knowledgeable people I’ll be working with. This experience will allow me to further develop my research skills while gaining deeper insights into plant genetics and breeding.…