Wrapping Up – What I will Miss

As my time at Purdue comes to an end, I can’t help but reflect on the many good memories I have had. I am beyond thankful for the relationships I have built with my fellow students, professors, and staff, and the many lessons that they have taught me. First, I am going to miss the many hours spent in the crops resource center between classes and before meetings. The funny conversations had and the countless hours are things that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I will miss Dr. Schweitzer coming in everyday offering coffee, muffins, and candy bars, and Jane offering a hug when you finally pass the class you have had to retake three times. I will miss being Sherry’s valentine every year and her continual guidance and support in every aspect of our lives. I will miss giving Corey and Jeff a hard time during crops judging meetings on Monday nights. I will miss agronomy club meetings, SASES trips, crazy quotes put into group chats, Harrys, the student section, and much more. All of the little things from day to day life here at Purdue have truly brought me so much joy. Even in the midst of difficult classes and stressful due dates, I am glad to have come to Purdue and be in the agronomy department. I truly believe that it is the best department in the whole world. Though I look forward to the future and having a college degree, I can’t help but feel sentimental about leaving Purdue. Purdue has shaped me in ways beyond what I could have ever imagined and I am thankful to be leaving as a completely different person than who I came here as.