Big, Bad Senior
Well, here we are. Three years later and I’m quickly nearing the end of my undergraduate education. Everything I can say about it is everything you’ve probably already heard before.
“Wow the time has flown by!”
“Can’t believe it’s almost over.”
“Seems like yesterday I was walking to my very first college class!”
Yes, they’re all true and you too will be saying the same things when you’re a senior! However, I’d rather share what I have gained (will gain not long from now) from these short years that will have an affect on the rest of my life. There are many little things and massive things that fit this category, but I’ll stick to the most obvious and my most favorite.
The most obvious thing I gained from Purdue is an education. I am studying Agronomic Business and Marketing and will have a Bachelor’s of Science degree come May of 2023. Within this degree holds top notch coursework dealing with precision agriculture, agribusiness, foundational production ag principles, and state of the art technology. It also contains a bank of professional opportunities from stellar professors all the way to an entire network of people in the midwest agriculture industry. Outside of college/major specific topics, it carries key personal tools like problem-solving, critical thinking, and people skills. Everything I need to be a professional in the agriculture industry can be found within my Agronomy degree.
Another rather obvious and massive thing I gained from Purdue is the people. I found the love of my life, friends that will stand by me in the long run, and mentors that will I will consistently look up to. The people I found at Purdue are definitely MY people. To think I almost stayed at home for school (which is completely fine) and missed out on these incredible souls is terrifying. I thank God often for the love, friendship, and inspiration they bring me.
One final thing I’d like to mention is a little thing that never let me down. I call it by its popular name of “Treat Yo’ Self.” I gained this skill (trust me, its a skill) from the tireless coursework, busy extracurriculars, and general college student stresses. I’ve become exceptionally good at it just recently with the new semester we’ve started. It 100% helps keep me motivated to do what I have to do if there’s a reward waiting just ahead! Some of my favorite ways to treat myself include a cold Coke, Raising Cane’s 3 piece combo, Starbucks, or shopping for my cats. I’m confident as I push forward with a professional career, I will continue practicing this self care skill.
Anyway, I hope my view of “gains” gave you some insight on what you too may gain from the great Purdue University! Forever grateful. Forever true. Boiler Up!!!
P.S. – The parking never gets easier and you should always read Jane’s emails.