3rd Generation Boilermaker reflects on her Purdue experience
Name: Joni Ripberger
Hometown: Tipton, IN
Major & concentration: Agribusiness with a concentration in Agribusiness Management
Minors or certificates: Farm Management and Real Estate
Why did you come to Purdue: I chose Purdue because of the outstanding College of Agriculture. I’m also a third-generation Boilermaker, so I’ve always been a big Purdue fan!
Favorite Purdue tradition: Tailgating before football games
Top three influences at Purdue:
- Sigma Alpha Professional Agricultural Sorority
- Study Abroad Program
- AGEC Advisors
Top five memories of your time at Purdue:
- Studying abroad in France
- Sigma Alpha Big/Little reveals
- Tailgating before football games
- Watching basketball games in Mackey
- Going to get Den Pops with friends
Places you have been as a Purdue student: Throughout my time at Purdue, I went on a study-abroad trip to France. I was also a Marketing Intern for Geswein Farm & Land Real Estate.
Favorite club/organization: Sigma Alpha
Favorite student-led event/initiative: Ag Week
Favorite Purdue event: Basketball games
Favorite place to study: The Union
Favorite place on campus: Mackey Arena
Favorite thing about CoA: The College of Ag is such a small community that wants you to succeed
Favorite class: MGMT 370: Fundamentals of Real Estate
Favorite professor: LeeAnn Moss
Three biggest accomplishments:
- Being a member of Sigma Alpha
- Obtaining several scholarships throughout my time as a Purdue student
- Obtaining a valuable internship in the Agricultural Real Estate Industry
Advice for underclassmen: Take advantage of the study abroad opportunities that Purdue offers, and don’t be afraid to try something new!
Biggest takeaway from Purdue: The best experiences are the ones that are outside of your comfort zone!