Katie Blacker reflects on her experience as a Boilermaker
Name: Katie Blacker
Hometown: Colfax, IN
Majors/Minors/Certificates: Agribusiness with a concentration in Agribusiness Management; Entrepreneurship Certificate
Why did you come to Purdue? I always wanted to study agriculture, and the College of Ag at Purdue is one of the best! I also grew up 30 minutes away from campus; my family is big Purdue fans.
Favorite Purdue tradition: Grand Prix week
Top three influences at Purdue:
- AGEC Advisors
- Sigma Alpha Professional Agriculture Sorority
- Study Abroad Programs
Top five memories of your time at Purdue:
- Meeting my best friends at Purdue
- Joining a sorority and getting to meet new people each year
- Tailgating at football games with family and friends
- Enjoying campus in the fall
Places you have been as a Purdue student:
- Study Abroad in France
- Internships at ABG Ag Services and Bane-Welker Equipment
Favorite club/organization: Alpha Chi Omega
Favorite Purdue event: Football games
Favorite place on campus/Favorite place to study: The Union
Favorite thing about the College of Ag: All of the networking and opportunities given through the College of Ag
Favorite class: AGEC 331 – Principle of Industrial Selling
Favorite teacher: Professor Dora Lutz
Three biggest accomplishments at Purdue:
- Making the Dean's List and honors every semester
- A nominee for Outstanding Junior from the AgEcon department
- Completing the Entrepreneurship Certificate
Advice for lower classmen: Be intentional with your time at Purdue and take advantage of all the opportunities Purdue offers you!
The biggest takeaway from Purdue: Your time as a student goes by so fast, enjoy every moment!