Building friendships and skills
Name: Madison Haynes
Hometown: Auburn, IN
Major: Agribusiness Management
Minors: Crop Science, Farm Management
Why did you come to Purdue: I had heard nothing but amazing things about the agricultural program, and I wanted to be a part of it!
Favorite Purdue tradition: Going to basketball games in Mackey
Top influence at Purdue: Lee Schweitzer
Top memories of your time at Purdue:- Purdue men’s basketball making it to the championship game in 2024.
- Hanging out with friends.
- Attending ag-related events.
- Meeting new people.
Places you have been as a Purdue student:
- Portugal (study abroad)
- Purdue
- All around the country, showing livestock
Favorite club/organization: The SALT Company
Favorite student-led event/initiative: Ag Week
Favorite place to study: Too many to choose from
Favorite thing about CoA: How welcoming everyone is
Favorite class: AGRY 375
Favorite professor: Lee Schweitzer
Three biggest accomplishments at Purdue:
- Keeping my grades up
- Having a good GPA
- Being involved
Something about you that is not listed on your resume: I love to travel!
Future plans: Hopefully get a job selling crop insurance or Pioneer seed!
Advice for underclassmen: Spend lots of time studying/note-taking, and never give up. Keep pushing and trying hard! And do not let people get in the way of your dreams!
The biggest takeaway from Purdue: I have met so many friends and lost a lot as well, but the ones who are meant to stay will! Find friends that push you to be a better version of yourself, not ones that tear you down.
