That was 4 years?

As I look back over my career here at Purdue, it amazes me what I have been through and how I have changed for the better as a person. From a normal freshmen semester to being sent home for covid as a beginning, things could not have been any weirder. I remember from my first few weeks at Purdue walking to my classes from my dorm room that I had never seen this many people in such a small area before. The sidewalks and bike paths just chalked full of students going to classes, clubs, or other campus activities it was an amazing site to see. When we returned from covid it was as if campus was a ghost town. Multitudes of classes had been moved online or a hybrid of in person or online and everyone had to be secluded to their rooms. Life had been flipped upside down and seemed to be that way for the foreseeable future. Through the hard work of students, staff, and Purdue we were able to return to a fairly normal pace of life without masks shortly after my sophomore year. I am very grateful for the opportunities given to me by Purdue and even by the assistance of many staff members. From the career fair that the college of ag works very diligently upon every fall to many different campus opportunities with jobs, clubs, and places to travel and learn. My 4 years of soils judging and having the opportunity to travel to many places across the country like Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Illinois, and many places across Indiana helped me gain valuables experiences and meet many people I call dear friends. I am grateful for the opportunities of Agronomy club and being able to travel for fall and spring meetings to Utah, Iowa, Maryland, and Kansas and create connections that will hopefully last me a lifetime. The skills and experience I earned from Crops judging and classes will provide a strong foundation as I start my career and continue to aid me throughout any jobs I may hold. The experience I gained from teaching others as  a lab assistant through the Agronomy department and the communication efficiency I was taught to work with is invaluable. Without Purdue I would not have the knowledge, friendships, connections, and opportunities as I have already received and will continue to receive in the future. Some may tell you that the next 4 years of college are a struggle and will require many dedicated hours of studying and learning, which at times can be true, but they can also be some of the best years of your life. Meeting new friends that become lifelong acquaintances, creating memories with others that will last a lifetime, and even learning where you may belong and what you love to do. These are just a few of things that happened to me while at Purdue the past 4 years. Everyone has different experiences and interests but through Purdue you are given so much more, and the future is limitless if you put in the effort and time. I have enjoyed the opportunity to tell others what I have learned, experienced, and discovered while being an undergraduate student at Purdue. I hope my words provide some wisdom to those who are looking for it and I wish the best to all those who chose to continue their education at Purdue University. For my last time as an agronomy ambassador, Boiler Up and Hammer Down!