My Favorite Aspects of Purdue Agronomy

Coming into my freshman year I was a double major in Ag Business and Crop Science, thinking I wanted to focus on the business side of agriculture. The first semester I was in Crop Production (AGRY 105), which changed my perspective on my major. Learning from Dr. Gerber, working in the Crop Resource Center, and learning about more agronomy classes led me to switch majors. I love sharing with others all the aspects of Purdue Agronomy and what it has to offer while attaining your degree. Obviously, the professors who work in the department are great and always willing to help you succeed on your journey. With their years of experience and passion for agriculture, I am always excited to learn from their classes. These professors usually have research labs in which you could work. This is an excellent opportunity to learn numerous things and make connections for grad school. I am also a member of the Agronomy club, you can be any major and be involved in this club, but it has been a great outlet to make friends. Many of my peers who I am in classes with are also in agronomy club. We have club every week and it is always something different. We hear from industry, have work sessions, and participate in fun activities like Ag Olympics. The Soil Resource Center and the Crop Resource Center are both excellent classrooms where you can go for help, work on homework, or talk to other students. Although this is a college of Agriculture event, the Career Fair is so extremely helpful. There are numerous companies there wanting to talk to you and offer you a summer internship with their company. This was an experience I will forever be thankful for because it led me to make great connections and get the internship I have always wanted. If my high school self would have known of all the things Purdue Agronomy has to offer to help me succeed I would have definitely chosen that pathway first. Truly, Purdue Agronomy is an excellent program that set you up for a successful agronomic career.