What it Means to be a Boilermaker

Recently I was having a conversation with my cousin about the qualities and culture of different ag schools and how that impacts the atmosphere of the campus. He had recently attended some college career fairs, including Purdue’s, as a recruiter and had made some important observations from his visits. One of his comments caught my attention and really made me think about the culture of Purdue Ag. He mentioned that Boilermaker’s are just different, and they stand out. He wasn’t just talking about standing out professionally but personally as well.

   Boilermakers bring commitment and hardworking values; they bring respect and integrity. The values and morals that are housed inside the Purdue Agricultural Department are rare to find and they run so deep that you can almost find them engrained into the walls of Lilly. You can see them in a passing conversation with Dr. Lee Schweitzer or a friendly hello from a fellow student in the hallway or a word of encouragement from Jane during finals week. The qualities that both the faculty and the students exhibit stand out in today’s world.

   Purdue Agriculture puts the time and resources towards helping students succeed in all areas of life and that stems into their personal lives as well. The effectiveness of Purdue Ag in helping students succeed and stand out in all areas of life can be seen through the fact that Purdue Agriculture has been recognized as the number three college of agriculture in North America for 2023. Boiler Up!