Purdue Family

Hello everyone!

My name is Emily Nealy and I am a sophomore majoring in Agronomy (Crop and Soil Management) and minoring in Ag Systems Management and Farm Management. 

When I was a senior in high school, thinking about attending Purdue, I signed up for one the College of Agriculture tours that are available. I enjoyed the tour and loved campus. Everyone within the college seemed so friendly and caring. One thing that stuck out to me was what the ambassador told me towards the end of the tour. She said, “Here in the college of agriculture we are a family, everyone really cares about one another.” While I could see that all the faculty were very friendly, I was skeptical to think that it was like a “family”. Later that night, I texted a friend that attended Purdue majoring in agriculture, and believe it or not, he said the exact same thing! He told me that he felt the college of agriculture was like his second family and that he had made some really great friends! After hearing this again from someone who was not an ambassador for the college, I was more inclined to believe it; however, it was not until I started my Purdue journey that I really understood what they meant….

The college of agriculture here at Purdue truly is my second home and like a family to me. I’ve found some of my very best friends during my first year. I have also made connections with faculty and professors that are very valuable to me. Especially here in the agronomy department; whether it be professors, extension faculty, teaching assistants, or other students, everyone is so friendly and caring towards one another that is really is like a family. 

I love my home away from home here in the Agronomy Department, and I am sure that you will too if you chose to attend Purdue!

Boiler Up, Hammer Down!