Another Semester of Soils Judging
There are many tidbits of advice I can pass along to any incoming or perspective student wishing to attend Purdue. One recommendation I would definitely suggest is to get involved in an extracurricular that pertains to your field of interest. Not only do I recommend this, but make sure the faculty or staff that are involved in this extracurricular that is willing and enjoys spending time with and investing in the future of students. These are the faculty that you will gain the most knowledge from and life lessons. Not only do you find faculty that are willing to invest in your future, but also be willing to work hard and prove to the faculty that you can undertake challenges and grow as a young man or woman.
This past week, I continued this experience with the Purdue Soils judging team. This week I got to go to yet another part of this amazing country we are blessed to live in and see things I may never see as easily again. We went up to Stevens Point Wisconsin where we explored extremely sandy soils used in both forest and agricultural settings. I also got to see acres upon acres of potatoes being harvested, sample fresh cheese curds, drive by a cranberry farm, see red beets being harvested from the road and etc. Experiences I have had on the soils team exposes me to so much more than any classroom setting could on Purdue. Find faculty and staff here at Purdue that are willing to invest in your future if your willing to work hard. They can be hard to find but they are there. For me the Soils team, crops team, my job for Purdue weed science, and agronomy club have probably taught me so much more about life than about all of my classes combined. If a college does not have programs like this or the department does not show support for programs like these I would strongly discourage attending that school unless all you want out of college is a degree and something to put on your resume. Good luck in whatever choice you make in this next stage of your lives as you consider Purdue.