Agronomy Ambassador Blog

As I embark upon another semester I look back and reflect on the many classes, memories, and encounters I have had here at Purdue. Each one unique in its own way and yet all can be so similar. The many lifelong friends I have made, professional figures I was lucky enough to make connections with,…

This is my last semester as a Boilermaker. I am glad to be so close to moving on the the next phase of my life, but I will still try to experience all that I can during my time at Purdue. One big thing I am reminding myself throughout this semester is that I won’t…

This coming summer I will be packing up my belongings to move to Champaign, Illinois for the summer to work for Bayer. I will be doing herbicide research, which is very exciting because I will be able to combine what I have learned from many of my semesters at Purdue. I know I will be…

I will be a senior, with one semester left, after finals are complete next week. I am looking forward to Purdue reducing restrictions on clubs, classes, gatherings, and most of all Sports! I have didn’t mind watching Purdue sports before college, but I really came to love them after I purchased the Boarding Pass my…

After my high school graduation ceremony, I was anxiously counting down the days to move into Purdue. I was assigned to live in McCutcheon Hall on campus. I couldn’t wait to make my dorm room home for my first year of college. However, I had no idea what to expect living with someone I didn’t…

Joining an intramural (IM) sport is one of the best things that you can do when coming to college. You have the opportunity to meet so many other people from different majors and backgrounds. It is a great way to bond and make lifelong friends. Exercise is also extremely important to keep a focused mind,…

When I first started at Purdue I had many people help me figure things out along the way. My Academic Advisor was there to sort through the mess of classes and figure out what I needed and what I could do without. When I met my Faculty Mentor she helped teach me ways that will…

It’s hard to believe that 4 great years have already passed, and it is time for me and my fellow May graduates to graduate in Ross-Ade Stadium in less than two months.  It feels just like yesterday we were packing up the truck and driving up to Purdue to get moved in and ready for…

If you play an instrument and want to continue in college, joining the Purdue Bands and Orchestras is a great way to play in music ensembles while getting two credits that can count towards your degree. Being a part of the music department can create many opportunities to volunteer, meet new people outside of your…