Why Agronomy?

For all of those in coming freshmen, or even those second semester seniors, life can sometimes be scary. Whether it be moving away from home for the first time, or graduating from your home away from home, life is constantly changing. One thing that has always stayed the same for myself is the love for the Agronomy department at Purdue University. 

I originally started my college career as Agricultural Education, but soon realized the classroom was not where I belonged. I had always thought about agronomy, but the department itself is what sold me. From day one of switching to this major I can say that I have not had a single bad professor or faculty member. They are always doing their best to learn each of their students names, lives, and interests. They are constantly pushing us to be our best, and for that I could not be more thankful.

Along with the mentors of this department, I could also not be more thankful for my peers. Even if we have to take some of the more challenging classes, we always go the extra mile to help one another out. Some of my closest friends I have made at college are from the Agronomy department. We know how to study and work hard together and also how to have fun and live up our college experience together. The individuals I have had the privilege of meeting through this department will forever hold a special place in my heart. I hope I have made as much of an impact on them as they have on me.